Kenya deputy president impeachment trial in chaos
‘He’s very sick’ — lawyer speaks on Kenyan vice-president’s absence at impeachment trial
Political experts warn that if Gachagua is removed from office, it could lead to public outrage and calls for similar action against Ruto — a reawakening of the demands made by citizens during the deadly anti-tax protests that rocked Kenya in June and July.
Kenya deputy president in hospital ahead of impeachment vote - lawyer
Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has failed to appear in the Senate to testify at his impeachment trial, with his lawyer saying that he has been taken ill.
Political Turmoil: Kenya's Deputy President's Impeachment Drama
Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing an impeachment trial, accused of provoking ethnic discord and illegally amassing wealth. His absence due to illness has stalled Senate proceedings.
Kenya senate adjourns impeachment hearing for deputy president after he falls sick
The senate in Kenya briefly adjourned an impeachment hearing for the deputy president Thursday after he was hospitalized over an illness, according to his lawyers. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 11 charges of impeachment,
Impeachment trial: Kenya’s DP Gachagua falls ill, admitted before taking stand at Senate
The National Assembly voted to impeach DP Gachagua last Tuesday, on 11 charges which included corruption, undermining the government and stirring ethnic hatred. At the trial’s opening on Wednesday, Mr Gachagua stood in the Senate chamber as each charge was read aloud, to which he pleaded not guilty.
Kenya Deputy President Impeachment Trial In Chaos After He Falls Ill
Kenya's upper house of parliament is set to vote Thursday on whether to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in an unprecedented political saga that has gripped the nation.
Kenya Senate proceeds with ill deputy president's impeachment hearing in his absence
Kenya's Senate will proceed with impeachment hearings and a vote on whether to dismiss Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday, the senate speaker said, despite Gachagua's absence from the proceedings after his lawyer said he had fallen ill.
Kenya's deputy president in hospital, fails to show for impeachment trial
Rigathi Gachagua has pleaded not guilty to all allegations against him including corruption, inciting ethnic divisions and support for anti-government protests that saw demonstrators storm parliament
Kenya's Embattled Deputy President In Hospital: Lawyer
Kenya's embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has fallen ill and is in hospital, his lawyer said Thursday, shortly before he was due to testify in his impeachment trial at the Senate.
Kenya's deputy president 'very sick' in hospital, lawyer says
A lawyer representing Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in his impeachment hearing told the Senate on Thursday that the politician was "very sick" and in hospital, after he failed to attend proceedings.
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Opinion: Why Rigathi Gachagua’s Impeachment Would Be No Surprise
Kenya’s presidents have a long history of falling out with their deputies – Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment would be no ...
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Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment: What Happens If DP Doesn't Show Up to Testify, Advocate Explains
DP Rigathi Gachagua has been admitted to a hospital after falling ill. Lawyer Steve Ogolla has explained what happens should ...
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Gachagua’s Health Status: Senate Refuses to Adjourn Impeachment Trial
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has ruled on the application by Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua‘s Lead counsel Paul Muite ...
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Gachagua’s impeachment case to resume at 9AM in Senate
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment case is set to resume at 9 AM Thursday in the Senate, following a tense ...
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Rigathi Gachagua's Lawyers Walk Out as Senate Votes to Proceed with DP's Impeachment
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's lawyers made their way out of the Senate chambers after Speaker Amason Kingi ruled that ...
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Gachagua Impeachment Live Blog: Speaker Kingi Threatens to Eject Senator for Calling Him “Biased”
The trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the Senate has been suspended after the DP reportedly fell sick and got ...
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Gachagua Rushed to Hospital, Impeachment Hearing Suspended Till 5PM
Senior Counsel Paul Muite has informed Senate Speaker Amason Kingi that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was taken to the ...
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John Sakaja Gives Reason for Bowing Out of Gachagua's Trial as Witness: "Hakuna Haja"
Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja had been slated to testify in the Senate trial chamber in support of Deputy President Rigathi ...