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Kenyan senators to vote on deputy president’s impeachment

Afinju FM — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:48:32 +0000

The deputy president is defending himself before the lawmakers in the upper house of parliament, two-thirds of whom are required to oust him. He faces 11 charges, including corruption, inciting ethnic divisions and undermining government. As the trial began on Wednesday, the deputy president pleaded not guilty to each of the charges as they were […]

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Kenya Court To Rule On Bid To Stop Deputy President’s Ouster

Afinju FM — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:05:04 +0000

In a historic move last week, the lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, voted overwhelmingly to impeach Gachagua on 11 charges including corruption. The 59-year-old has denied all allegations and will continue to serve in his role until the Senate decides whether to approve his removal. Gachagua filed the court challenge to stop the […]

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