Gachagua Impeachment: Court Ruling and Senate Decision

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi dismissed objections from Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's legal team concerning Governor James Orengo's role in the impeachment process, citing insufficient evidence of a conflict of interest. Gachagua's attempt to halt the impeachment through the court system failed, as the High Court ruled it could not interfere with the Senate's legislative authority. The impeachment proceedings continue amidst significant lobbying for Gachagua's potential replacement, with figures like Kithure Kindiki and Anne Waiguru among the contenders. President William Ruto is under pressure to choose a successor who can strengthen support in the Mt. Kenya region, critical for the Kenya Kwanza alliance. The Senate is poised to make a decision on Gachagua's fate next Thursday, while the political landscape remains dynamic.