- On Wednesday, October 9, the Senate received a communication regarding the resolution to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
- Speaker Amason Kingi convened a special sitting as required by the law for the senators to hear charges against the DP
- According to the constitution, the Senate acts as the trial chamber, and it will either uphold Gachagua’s impeachment or dismiss it
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi – Senate speaker Amason Kingi has convened a special sitting to hear charges against impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Source: UGC
In a Special gazette seen by TUKO.co.ke, Kingi said the siting will commence at 9.30 am on Wednesday, October 9.
Read also
Babu Owino defends himself after skipping Gachagua’s impeachment session: “Can’t waste day”
During the sitting, the Senate will also decide how the case will be heard, either in Committee or in plenary.
“Pursuant to Article 145 (3) (a) of the Constitution and Standing Order 78 (1) of the Senate Standing Orders, I appoint the sitting of the Senate on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 9.30 a.m. as the sitting convened for the purpose of hearing the charges in the matter of the proposed removal from office, by impeachment, of His Excellency Rigathi Gachagua, E.G.H., Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya,” the Gazette notice reads.
More to follow…
Source: TUKO.co.ke
