Kenya's Deputy President Gachagua Impeached

Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been impeached, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first deputy leader to face such action under the new constitutional framework established in 2010. The impeachment was driven by allegations of corruption, ethnic divisiveness, and insubordination, amidst a backdrop of growing tensions with President William Ruto, whose coalition he once supported. Gachagua's removal has exposed deep fractures within Kenya's leadership, raising concerns about political stability as protests against government corruption escalate. His acquittal on previous corruption allegations highlights the persistent challenges in addressing high-level graft in Kenya's political landscape. Despite his claims of political deceit, Gachagua's downfall is seen as a culmination of his eroding support and a power struggle within the ruling party. The rapid impeachment process has drawn criticism over its fairness, particularly following Gachagua's hospitalization just before the Senate hearing.