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May 13, 2026

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Parliament defends Gachagua impeachment, says process met threshold

Parliament defends Gachagua impeachment, says process met threshold

Parliament has defended the impeachment process that led to the removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in October 2024...

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Parliament has defended the impeachment process that led to the removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in October 2024, asserting it met all constitutional thresholds and included extensive public participation.

Parliament argued that approximately 223,000 Kenyans submitted views, calling it the most intense public participation exercise in Kenya's history.
The impeachment proceedings were initiated by a motion sponsored by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is challenging the National Assembly and Senate resolutions upholding his removal.

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