Senators Given Condition Over Gachagua’s Impeachment
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has warned senators to refrain from commenting on the ongoing impeachment motion involving Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
In his announcement, Kingi emphasized that the special motion against the Deputy President, currently in the National Assembly, could eventually be brought before the Senate. Therefore, it would be inappropriate for senators to publicly discuss this sensitive issue.
Kingi had to clarify the situation after some senators were overheard discussing the impeachment debate concerning the Deputy President. He pointed out that certain senators even criticized members of the National Assembly regarding the motion.
According to the Senate Speaker, the Constitution clearly outlines the impeachment process for the Deputy President in Articles 145 and 150, detailing the roles of both the Senate and the National Assembly.
“It is publicly known that a motion has been filed in the National Assembly proposing the impeachment of the Deputy President. Following Articles 145 and 150 of the Constitution, this matter may be referred to the Senate for further consideration,” stated Kingi.
“It would be out of order for any senator to criticize or question the proceedings of the National Assembly. Therefore, I urge honorable senators to refrain from commenting on National Assembly proceedings.”
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Kingi’s warning to senators comes just two days after Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse introduced a special motion to impeach Rigathi Gachagua in the National Assembly. This motion cites 11 grounds for impeachment, including serious breaches of the Constitution, undermining the President, making inflammatory statements, and alleged interference in Nairobi County governance.
Additional impeachment grounds include violations of the oath of office, breaching the National Cohesion and Integration Act, illegal accumulation of wealth, and misleading the public on critical issues.
The motion is scheduled for public participation on October 4 and October 5 in all 47 counties. Following this, Deputy President Gachagua, either personally or through his legal representatives, will be given an opportunity for a fair hearing on October 8.
After the hearing, if the National Assembly votes in favor of impeachment, the National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetangula, will inform Senate Speaker Amason Kingi of the resolution.
The Senate Speaker will then convene a plenary session within seven days to form an 11-member committee tasked with investigating the charges against Gachagua. This committee is required to report back to the Senate plenary with its findings within ten days.
If the findings do not substantiate the grounds for impeachment, the motion will be dismissed immediately. Conversely, if the Senate upholds the impeachment charges, the Deputy President will be given a final hearing, followed by a vote among the senators.
Senators Given Condition Over Gachagua’s Impeachment
