Impeachment verdict: Will it be tears or triumph for Gachagua and Kindiki?
A Kenyan court is set to deliver a verdict on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the status of his successor, Kithure Kindiki. The case follows a significant political fallout between Gachagua and President William Ruto.
Why it matters
The ruling will have major implications for the stability of the Kenyan executive branch and the future of its political leadership.
DP Kithure Kindiki with Rigathi Gachagua before he was impeached as the Deputy President. [File, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua or his successor, Kithure Kindiki, will today walk away with tears of joy or tears of loss, as the court seals either's fate or grants them a fortune. Following a calamitous fallout with President William Ruto, Gachagua was hounded out of office by Members of Parliament, who accused him of tribalism over his shareholder politics and of undermining persons in authority, including Justice Esther Maina, whom he accused of illegally ordering the forfeiture of his Sh200 million. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us. 🔥 Flash Sale ! Subscribe now and enjoy 50% off monthly and annual plans. Offer ends in…
The article presents the political conflict as a high-stakes legal event without taking a side on the merits of the impeachment.
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