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Steps towards DP Gachagua's impeachment

Some MPs have threatened to impeach Rigathi Gachagua

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by DAMARIS KIILU

Infographics26 September 2024 - 16:05
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In Summary


  • To impeach the Deputy President, MP supported by at least a third of all the members, may move a motion for the impeachment on either of the three grounds.

Talks of a plan to impeach Kenya's second in command Rigathi Gachagua have resurfaced again, but how difficult or easy is it to impeach a Deputy President?

The Deputy President may be removed from office on the grounds of physical or mental incapacity to perform the functions of the office; or on impeachment.

Articles 144 and 145 of the Kenyan Constitution provide for both ways.

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