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Radar: Gachagua heads to court to challenge impeachment

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by BRIAN ORUTA

Realtime18 October 2024 - 09:35

In Summary


  • The National Assembly is expected to hold a special on Friday from 9am, before it breaks for recess.
  • Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is expected to visit former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the Karen hospital at 9am.

On the Radar:

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is expected in court to challenge his impeachment.

This follows Thursday's decision of the Senate to impeach him after Senators upheld five of the 11 allegations against him.

Gachagua was not present at the time of impeachment as his lawyers said he had fallen seriously ill.

At the same time, his replacement is expected to be announced.

National Assembly special sitting

The National Assembly is expected to hold a special on Friday from 9am, before it breaks for recess.

The sitting will be to discuss urgent matters including Bills.

MPs are set to proceed on a short recess commencing October 22, a day after the Mashujaa Day celebrations.

Kalonzo to visit Gachagua in hospital

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is expected to visit former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the Karen Hospital at 9am.

Gachagua was admitted on Thursday after he fell ill.

His doctor, however, said that he was in a stable condition.



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