In pictures: Gachagua arrives at Senate for his impeachment hearing

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrives at the Senate for his impeachment motion hearing. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Deputy President Rigathi arrived at the Senate buildings in Nairobi a few minutes after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, ahead of his impeachment trial.

Security has been beefed up, with major roads leading to the Senate in Nairobi manned by armed police officers.

Among the roads affected are Parliament Road, Harambee Avenue, and City Hall Way.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the Senate buildings. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Currently, senators are holding a closed-door preparatory session, and thereafter begin hearing.

Major roads leading to the Senate blocked by armed police. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The 67-member Senate has scheduled a two-day marathon to hear and ultimately determine Gachagua's fate after the National Assembly passed his impeachment motion last week.

Police patroling roads leading to the Senate buildings. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]