Kenyan Deputy President Faces Impeachment in Senate Showdown

Kenya's Senate has commenced the crucial trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, poised to decide his political fate amid accusations of corruption and ethnic incitement, claims he denies.

Kenya's parliamentary proceedings have escalated to a decisive trial as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stands accused of an array of charges including corruption and inciting ethnic tension. Despite his defense, the Senate trial could determine the end of his political career. With his fallout with President William Ruto, and accusations of amassing illicit wealth, Gachagua's political journey sees him pitted in a battle for survival. The Senate is set to scrutinize evidence and testimony presented over two days, after which a vote will decide his fate. A two-thirds majority is mandatory for the impeachment motion to pass, barring Gachagua from future office, a decision he plans to contest in court if necessary. His impeachment saga has stirred the nation, overshadowing pressing economic issues. Deputy Gachagua claims his assets are inherited, not corruptly obtained, but his explanations are met with skepticism amid public and political intrigue over Kenya's governance and leadership divides.