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Why the die is cast for DP as Senators to decide his fate

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

The die is cast for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after 282 members of the National Assembly voted to impeach him on Tuesday.

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse tabled the impeachment motion and the floor was opened for debate, after which the second in command pleaded his case.

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