Impeachment: Gachagua calls for peace, says 'God is on the throne'
Politics
By
David Njaaga
| Oct 13, 2024
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for peace ahead of his impeachment process in the Senate on Wednesday, October 16.
Speaking during the ACK Diocese of Embu's 34th anniversary at Kigari Teachers' Training College, Gachagua expressed confidence in the Judiciary and the rule of law.
'Our Judiciary is professional and I have no doubt in my mind that our eminent judges will protect and uphold the constitution, the rule of law and most importantly, the will of the people,' said Gachagua.
He urged Kenyans to remain calm regardless of the impending Senate hearing.
"Irrespective of the outcome, I want to ask for peace in the country. Our faith is that God is on the throne," he added.
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Gachagua's remarks followed the National Assembly's vote on October 8 to impeach him on 11 grounds, including gross constitutional violations and abuse of office.
He has filed a case seeking a conservatory order to prevent the Senate from proceeding with the impeachment hearing, arguing that the motion discussed in the National Assembly was unrelated to the original allegations.
His lawyer, Kamotho Njomo, claimed that the impeachment process has faced issues of fairness and legitimacy, alleging that members of the National Assembly were subject to undue influence.
If two-thirds of the Senate votes to uphold any of the charges against Gachagua, he will be removed from office