Kenyan Deputy President's Battle Against Impeachment

Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing impeachment proceedings for alleged corruption, ethnic division, and undermining the government. Gachagua, who denies all charges, was a key ally in President Ruto's election but reportedly fell out with him. Public support leans towards impeachment, with over 80% of lawmakers backing the motion.

Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is under siege as impeachment proceedings against him commenced, with accusations of corruption and sowing ethnic division surfacing.

Gachagua, pivotal in President William Ruto's electoral triumph, finds himself allegedly sidelined after internal rifts emerged post-election.

Public consultation indicates significant support for Gachagua's impeachment, as the national assembly, if achieving a decisive majority, may push the motion to the senate.

(With inputs from agencies.)