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Moment of truth for embattled DP Gachagua as MPs debate ouster bid

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is accused of gross misconduct in the manner of insubordination, insubordinating the presidency and the Kenyan state. [DPCS]

The fate of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is now in the hands of Parliament, whose 80 per cent members want him impeached.

There was significant police presence around Parliament Buildings yesterday as Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse tabled a motion to impeach Gachagua.

Kenya embarks on uncharted political waters amid a strained relationship between President William Ruto and his deputy.

A bullish Gachagua has on the last few days been on the prowl in several parts of the country, warning the President not to betray him and voters from Mt Kenya who voted for Kenya Kwanza two years ago, arguing that no impeachment motion can be tabled in Parliament without Ruto’s approval.