National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has approved the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Wetang’ula, during the Tuesday, October 1, session, declared that all 11 grounds presented to impeach Gachagua meet the constitutional threshold.
The motion, which has been tabled in the House, is sponsored by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse.
Wetang’ula explained that the grounds for impeachment fall under Article 150(1)(b) of the Constitution, which addresses the removal of a deputy president due to gross violation of the Constitution, serious crimes under national or international law, or gross misconduct.
“The notice of the special motion seeks the removal of the Deputy President on 11 specified grounds, each in line with Article 150(1)(b),” said Wetang'ula.Wetang’ula confirmed that the motion satisfies the constitutional and procedural requirements set out in Articles 145(1) and 150(1)(b) of the Constitution, as well as Standing Order 64(1).
“I have also verified that more than 117 members have signed in support of this special motion, exceeding the minimum threshold,” he added.