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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Impeached

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Impeached

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Impeached

A dramatic night as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has/stands Impeached as of now.

Only one count-vote was needed. The first count that the Gross Violation of the constitution was enough to hit the last nail on Gachagua’s Coffin’s. He now seizes to hold the office immediately he is impeched.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua impeached on 5 counts though the first allegation was enough to impeach Rigathi

  • Count 1:
  • Count 2: X – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagu acquitted on Count 2, with 39 Senators voting ‘No’ against the charge.
  • Count 3: X – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua cleared on Count 3.
  • Count 4: √ – 51 Senators vote in favour of Count 4 against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
  • Count 5: √ – Count 5: 49 Senators vote ‘YES’
  • Count 6: √ – Vote count for Ground 6 of impeachment: 48 votes in favor (Yes) and 18 votes against (No).
  • Count 7: X – Count 7 of the impeachment motion: 14 votes in favour (Yes) 52 votes against (No)
  • Count 8: X – Count 8 of the impeachment motion: 27 votes in support (Yes) and 40 votes against (No)
  • Count 9: √ – Ground 9 of the impeachment motion: 46 votes in support (Yes) and 20 votes against (No)
  • Count 10: X – Count 10 of the impeachment motion: 22 votes in support (Yes) and 44 votes against (No)
  • Count 11: X

This first allegation was enough to impeach Rigathi

5 out of 11 Grounds were well substantiated by the Senate to Impeach Rigathi Gachagua

Why was Gachagua Impeached

Utterances “Hii Serikali ni ya Shareholders” carried the day as it is seen to be the strongest ground. The clip illustrated showing Deputy President demeaning the Judiciary stood to be the second strongest ground.

We should expect a Government Notice on the issue being Gazetted soonest tomorrow morning as we have witnessed the issue being pushed so quickly. There is high efficiency in the matter as they serve their interests.

Deputy President Gachagua’s office privileges such as security dockets will be seized immediately.  All perks will be withdrawn too.

What Happens to Rigathia Gachagua

  • Rigathi can go through Gov. Kawira Mwangaza path and use Judiciary to to pose Senate decision
  • Take Gov. Mike Sonko Path Stay out of office. His political career might end and fail terrible

The voice of the people was hugely ignored. Public participation was not taken. People were not given a chance to say anything regarding the matter.

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