Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Ousted Amid Political Turmoil

On a dramatic day in Kenya's political landscape, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faced impeachment and was ousted by the Senate while hospitalized. The vote was passed despite his absence during the trial, which Gachagua failed to attend due to health issues, including reported chest pains. This controversial decision to continue the proceedings without him signals the deepening rifts within the government, particularly following Gachagua's falling out with President William Ruto. The Senate's overwhelming majority of votes reflected a decisive move to consolidate Ruto's power amid allegations against Gachagua, which included charges of corruption and inciting ethnic divisions.

The charges against Gachagua come just over two years after he was elected alongside Ruto on a joint ticket, raising questions about the future of Kenya’s leadership and stability. As speculation grows regarding potential successors, the political landscape remains in flux as the implications of this impeachment unfold.