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Rigathi Gachagua's naivety and other lessons after speedy impeachment

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua senior lawyers at Milimani High Court on Oct 22, 2024. [David Gichuru, Standard]

The impeachment process that led to the removal of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office has taught Kenyans, leaders and more specifically future holders of the office many lessons.

Political scholars argue that Gachagua was a victim of his overzealous support for President William Ruto and the naive belief that being part of the presidency made him indispensable.

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