• All attention is on the Senate today as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua awaits the outcome of his impeachment trial
• The Senate is anticipated to deliver the final decision on the impeachment motion against the deputy president through a voting process
• This follows Gachagua’s legal team delivering a robust defense in the case of the country’s second-in-command during Wednesday’s trial

The Senate hearing for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment trial has moved to its second phase, with the final verdict anticipated today, Thursday, October 17.

However, before the final verdict is delivered, specific procedures must be followed during the Senate proceedings.

What to be expected at Senate during Gachagua’s trial

Gachagua’s testimony

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The first stage of Thursday’s proceedings will involve Gachagua being given an opportunity to present his side of the story.

Gachagua will also be expected to present evidence in response to the 11 charges outlined in the impeachment motion presented by the National Assembly.

The deputy president will be required to present his defence for approximately three hours.

Witnesses testimonies

Gachagua will also have the opportunity to present any witnesses who can support his defense against the charges brought against him.

Gachagua’s lawyers to face cross-examination

After the witnesses finish their testimonies, Gachagua’s legal team will undergo cross-examination by the National Assembly.

The National Assembly and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s legal team will engage in a legal battle, aiming to challenge the evidence presented by both parties during the impeachment trial

A short break from the proceedings

After a full morning of proceedings in Gachagua’s impeachment trial, the Senate will take a break lasting one hour and thirty minutes, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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The break is also intended to allow for discussions and strategising for the second phase of the impeachment trial.

Opportunity for Senate to ask questions

After hearing from both the National Assembly representatives and Gachagua’s legal team, the Senators will have the opportunity to pose questions.

This will allow them to gain further clarity on the case presented at the Senate.

Closing remarks from both Gachagua’s team and the National Assembly

The National Assembly will have an opportunity to present their closing remarks, where they are expected to reiterate their grounds for the impeachment motion against Gachagua.

Afterwards, Gachagua’s legal team will take the floor to defend the Deputy President against the allegations raised.

Debate on Gachagua’s impeachment

The senators will engage in a vigorous debate to deliberate on their judgment regarding Gachagua’s case before reaching a final decision.

Gachagua to know his fate via voting process

The Senators will need to decide whether to support the National Assembly’s impeachment decision against the Deputy President or to reject it.

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At least 45 of the 67 Senators must vote in favor of the motion for Gachagua to be impeached by the Senate.

Source: TUKO.co.ke