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Wrangles threaten to break glue holding Central region together

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua lands in Embu ahead of the 34th ACK Diocesan Anniversary at Kigari Teachers Training College. [Murithi Mugo]

Between them, the two tiers of government have had 11 impeachment motions against the top honchos. Ten of these have involved governors and one, the deputy president. Of these, only three have been upheld by the Senate.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is expected to challenge his recent impeachment tomorrow and Thursday. Whether the Senate will uphold it or not, remains academic in the interim. However, the glee with which majority of MPs from Central Kenya, but more so Leader of Majority Kimani Ichung'wah, prosecuted the case against Gachagua baffled .

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