DP Gachagua suffering severe chest pains, says Muite

“This House is constitutionally obligated to provide the Deputy President an opportunity to be heard. He has not chosen to avoid appearing... I suggest, in the interest of justice, that he be given a few more days,” Muite added.

Notably, Gachagua appeared in good spirits earlier today when he arrived at the Senate for the hearing.

 National Assembly’s counsel, Eric Gumbo, has stated that they are prepared to forgo the cross-examination of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, opting instead to focus on highlighting submissions related to the documents already submitted to the Senate.

However, they insist that the hearing should continue as scheduled, even in Gachagua's absence.

“Issues related to health are, of course, beyond our control. But the rules governing these proceedings require that once the hearing has begun, it must proceed until completion. They do not provide an option for adjournment,” Gumbo argued.