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Misuse of biblical verses in Gachagua impeachment trial

Senate during impeachment trial against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [File, Standard]

The impeachment trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Parliament saw lawmakers turn to the bible as proponents and opponents interpreted the scriptures to suit their arguments.

On Monday, clerics and scholars interviewed said politicians and lawyers should be careful in cherry-picking biblical verses for expediency without giving them proper context.

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