Senate has rejected a petition seeking to allow citizens to initiate the impeachment of the President and governors, saying such a move would require a constitutional amendment through a referendum.
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot says UDA supporters will mark October 17 to commemorate Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment, a move that has drawn sharp political criticism.
Political differences between William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continue to widen as the President’s allies now plan to set a day for humiliating Gachagua.
Machakos Finance Executive Committee Member, Catherine Mutanu seeks more time to prepare a response.
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has appealed the High Court ruling that upheld his impeachment while seeking to retain favourable findings.
Lawyers have questioned the integrity of the High Court judgment in Gachagua’s impeachment case, citing missing pages and lack of judicial signatures.