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Deputy President nominee could be named by Mashujaa Day

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrives at the National Assembly in Nairobi for impeachment hearing on October 8, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Kenya could have a new Deputy President nominee by the next Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, 2024 should the Senate choose to uphold Rigathi Gachagua's his impeachment.

Following the impeachment of the DP by the National Assembly on Tuesday, the Senate Wednesday commenced the trial and looking at the speed they are moving, Gachagua could vacate his office in a week's time.

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