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Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment motion ready for House to debate 'anytime now'

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addresses a past rally. [File, Standard]

The impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua could be tabled in Parliament anytime now, with reports suggesting it is ready and had attained necessary support from Members of Parliament.

Sources said signatures were coming in "fast and furious", saying more than 116 lawmakers have signed. While some have threatened on social media that the plan could be set rolling in two weeks, insiders told The Standard that President William Ruto's allies want the motion tabled before the President returns from his US trip.

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