The legal landmines in Gachagua's impeachment

When former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua bid farewell to President William Ruto as he left the country to London trip. [File, Standard]

The impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and nomination of Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki to take up his place has set in motion what portends to be a protracted legal battle in court and in the political arena.

The development has set the stage for a showdown between the duo that is now claiming the number two position, with the repercussions of Parliament's decision to shift political power from Mt Kenya West region to the East already being felt in the Presidency.