Kenya’s Deputy President Faces Impeachment Fatwa as Justice Looks to the Future
Kenyans are on the edge of their seats as their Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s fate hangs in the balance. The National Assembly’s historic decision to impeach him on 11 charges, including undermining the government, has sparked a constitutional crisis. But is this the end of the road for Gachagua?
In a move that has left many wondering, Chief Justice Martha Koome has assembled a team of three judges to review six petitions challenging the impeachment. One of these petitions was filed by none other than Gachagua himself, as he fights to clear his name from the corruption allegations. The stakes are high, with the Supreme Court ruling last Friday that the issues raised in the petitions are of significant constitutional importance.
The outcome of this battle is far from certain. If the Senate votes in favor of Gachagua’s removal, he will be the first deputy president to be removed from office under the 2010 Constitution. A two-thirds majority vote by senators is necessary for his removal. However, Gachagua has vowed to challenge any decision in court, and many are expecting a long and contentious battle ahead.
For now, Kenyans are waiting with bated breath as the Senate prepares to render its verdict. Will Gachagua’s future be marked by further controversy, or will he be able to clear his name and restore the public’s faith in the country’s leadership? Only time will tell.
