The National Assembly has invited the public to participate in hearings and submit their opinions regarding the proposed removal of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office.
In a gazette notice issued on Wednesday, the Assembly announced that individuals can make oral or written submissions during public hearings scheduled for Friday, October 4, from 8 AM to 5 PM across the country.
Following the hearings, all views will be forwarded to the Clerk of the National Assembly or submitted via email to impeachment@parliament.go.ke by October 5.
Additionally, submissions can be delivered at designated collection centers or meeting venues.
Key venues include the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), where constituents from Westlands, Dagoretti North and South, Lang’ata, Kibra, Roysambu, Kasarani, Ruaraka, Embakasi North, South, East, and West, Makadara, Kamukunji, Starehe, and Mathare will gather.
Constituents from Gatundu North and South, Juja, Thika, Ruiru, Githunguri, Kiambu, Kiambaa, Kabete, Kikuyu, Limuru, and Lari are expected to meet at the Kiambu Social Hall.
For a complete list of venues, members of the public can visit the National Assembly’s website for submission forms.
On Tuesday, Members of Parliament introduced an impeachment motion against Gachagua, citing ten charges that he will need to address.
The motion, presented by Kibwezi West MP Eckomas Mwengi, garnered signatures from 291 legislators, enabling it to progress to the resolution stage.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula is expected to communicate the resolution to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi within two days for further action.
Gachagua’s tenure has been marked by tensions with President William Ruto and some of the President’s close associates, raising questions about his leadership and effectiveness.
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