Kenya’s deputy President impeached over corruption charges

President Ruto

Kenyan Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, has been removed from office marking the first impeachment of a deputy president under the country’s 2010 constitution.

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced that “senators have this night voted to impeach the deputy president of the Republic of Kenya.

“Senators found him guilty on five out of 11 grounds brought against him by the National Assembly. Effectively, Gachagua ceases to hold office.”

On Friday, President William Ruto nominated Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as the new deputy president, submitting the name to the National Assembly for approval. Punch