Gachagua Impeachment Designed to Avoid Scrutiny, Lawyer Muite Says
Muite argued that the impeachment was engineered to be concluded before it could be properly examined for legality. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Senior Counsel Paul Muite has urged the High Court to declare former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment unconstitutional, arguing the process was intentionally rushed to evade legal scrutiny.
- Muite alleged the impeachment was expedited to prevent examination for constitutional compliance.
- Key persons involved include Senior Counsel Paul Muite and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- Notable details include the late-night transmission of the National Assembly's resolution to the Senate and the Speaker convening a sitting before the Senate concluded its role, suggesting pre-arrangement.
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