Newsone Nigeria reports that Kenya’s Vice President, Rigathi Gachagua, is dealing with impeachment proceedings from the national assembly over allegations of supporting the violent anti-government protests that rocked the East African nation in June.
This online news platform understands that the Kenyan Vice President is also accused of involvement in corruption, practising ethnically divisive politics, and other activities inconsistent with his office.
Lawmakers said the vice-president amassed assets worth 5.2 billion shillings ($40 million) since the last election, with an annual salary of $93,000.
Among the listed assets was Kenya’s renowned Treetops Hotel.
Kenyan Vice President, Rigathi Gachagua.
Gachagua said his wealth is based on legitimate business deals and an inheritance from his late brother.
After the protests, President William Ruto sacked most of his cabinet and brought in members of the main opposition.
Gachagua’s impeachment proceedings were initiated a week ago by Ruto’s allies.
Newsone reports that the Vice President prayed the Kenyan High Court to halt the proceedings but his request was declined.
Gachagua implored Ruto, legislators, and Kenyans to forgive him for any wrongdoing during a prayer meeting at his residence on Sunday, October 6, 2024.