Gachagua to Come Face to Face With Accusers Including Governor Sakaja in Senate
A schedule released by the Senate Clerk reveals that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will have four hours, from 9 am to 1 pm on Thursday, October 17th, to present his defense against impeachment charges, followed by an afternoon session for cross-examination.
Gachagua’s legal team will also have the opportunity to summon witnesses they believe will strengthen his defense. While they have lined up several witnesses, their identities have not yet been disclosed by his lawyers.
After his defense, Senators will be allowed to ask questions and request clarifications before the Deputy President’s team delivers their final submissions, which are allocated an hour.
The National Assembly will also have an equal amount of time to deliver their closing arguments. Voting on the matter is anticipated to begin at approximately 7:30 pm.
On Wednesday, the National Assembly, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse who filed the motion, will also have an equal amount of time to present their case, with several witnesses expected to testify.
Among those supporting the impeachment motion are Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau, and former acting KEMSA CEO Andrew Mulwa. Both legal teams are carefully reviewing their responses ahead of the hearing.
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Gachagua’s defense is being handled by a team of 20 lawyers, led by Senior Counsel Paul Muite, along with other prominent attorneys.
The National Assembly has assembled its formidable legal team, led by Senior Counsel Paul Nyamodi, including Eric Gumbo, Kipkogei Moses Kipkemboi, Dr. Muthomi Thiankolu, Peter Wanyama, Melly Kennedy Kipkoech, Joan Jeruto, Muriuki Eric Mwirigi, Mwereru Boniface Mawira, and Ondago Kevine Otieno.
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor remains in an advisory capacity for the proceedings.
With a constitutionally mandated 10-day period for resolving the case already in effect, all parties are racing to meet the deadline. If 45 Senators vote in favor of Gachagua’s removal, he will be ousted.
Under Article 149 of the Kenyan Constitution, the President must nominate a new Deputy President within 14 days of the vacancy, with the National Assembly required to vote on the nominee within 60 days of receiving the nomination.
However, if Gachagua garners the support of at least 23 Senators to oppose his impeachment, the motion will be defeated, allowing him to remain in office.
Gachagua to Come Face to Face With Accusers Including Governor Sakaja in Senate
