Gachagua Impeached as Kenya's Deputy President

Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been impeached by the Senate, marking the first time a deputy president has been removed from office in the country's history. The Senate upheld the National Assembly's decision to impeach Gachagua on charges including corruption, inciting ethnic hatred, and undermining governmental authority. The impeachment required a two-thirds majority in the Senate, which was achieved after extensive hearings and debates. Gachagua, who has been hospitalized, denied all allegations and described the impeachment as politically motivated. The proceedings have introduced political tension between Gachagua and President William Ruto, who has not publicly commented on the matter. Gachagua plans to challenge the impeachment in court, claiming the process was based on falsehoods and lacked substantial evidence.