Gachagua’s office flags viral notice announcing DP’s press conference as fake
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s office has dismissed reports circulating that he has organised a press conference this evening Tuesday, October 15, 2024. In a statement on Tuesday, the head of the Deputy President’s Communications Service Njeri Rugene flagged the notice as fake. This came after High Court judge Chacha Mwita ruled against Gachagua’s petition seeking […]
Blow to DP Gachagua as court declines to halt senate impeachment hearing
The High Court has declined to grant Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua conservatory orders against his impeachment hearings at the Senate. In a ruling on Tuesday, October 15, Justice Chacha Mwita ruled that the prayers by Gachagua’s legal team would not be granted, but added that some of the issues raised were of considerable concern. “In […]
281 MPs vote to impeach DP Rigathi Gachagua
The National Assembly has approved a motion to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a vote taken on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 281 of the Members of Parliament voted against Gachagua, effectively setting the ball rolling to the Senate. Out of the 326 MPs who participated in the vote, 281 voted to impeach Gachagua, with […]
‘I am not biased’ – Gladys Shollei defends herself against utterances she made about Gachagua’s impeachment
Uasin Gishu County Women Representative Gladys Boss Shollei has come out to defend her remarks against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, where she vowed to spearhead his impeachment. According to Shollei, her fiery declaration was made in her capacity as a Member of Parliament (MP), not in her official role as the Deputy Speaker of the […]
Step-by-step guide on Gachagua’s impeachment hearing in Parliament
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is expected to present himself before his accusers in Parliament on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, for defence against allegations fronted as grounds for his impeachment. This is in line with the National Assembly’s standing orders, which require a leader set for impeachment to be heard or send a representative to act […]
‘He’s guilty of treason’ – NA Deputy Speaker Shollei ramps up debate on Gachagua’s impeachment
National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei has accused Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of treason, following his controversial remarks during his recent public appearances, as the impeachment debate intensifies. The embattled second in command is facing a motion of impeachment, sponsored by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse and supported by a majority of MPs, with […]
DP Gachagua to address nation at 7 pm
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to address the media from his Karen residence today. A press invite sent to newsrooms indicates that the DP will address the press at 7 pm, however, but the comprehensive details of the briefing are unknown. “Those who need to set up should be at the residence by 5 […]