Kenya’s parliament impeaches vice-president over corruption

Kenya’s parliament impeaches vice-president over corruption

Kenya’s vice-president Rigathi Gachagua has been impeached by the National Assembly with 281 members of Parliament voting in favour of the motion against 44 who wanted him to stay.

The lawmakers accuse Gachagua of corruption and undermining the government, among a host of other charges brought against him.

The 59-year-old politician, popularly known as “Riggy G”, has described the allegations against him as “outrageous” and “sheer propaganda”, maintaining they are part of a plot to hound him out of office.

Credit: Nation Africa