Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will address the media from his official residence in Karen on Monday before Tuesday’s impeachment hearing in the National Assembly.
According to his office, the press briefing would allow him to clarify his position and respond to the ongoing political turmoil.
This comes after the High Court has again declined to grant orders stopping the impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
High Court judge Justice Bahati Mwamuye directed the matter filed by Cleopas Malalah to be placed before the Presiding Judge, Chacha Mwita, for further directions.
291 lawmakers have rallied behind an impeachment motion, accusing him of several constitutional violations.
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Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, who tabled the motion, outlined 11 charges, including gross violations of the Constitution, misconduct, and breaches of Kenyan law, international law, and the Leadership and Integrity Act.
Mutuse accused Gachagua of excluding segments of Kenya’s population from public service appointments and equitable resource allocation.
The motion also claims Gachagua has amassed Kes 5.2 billion since taking office in 2022, an amount allegedly incompatible with his known income.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula confirmed that the motion, which requires the support of at least 117 MPs, has been received.
It is understood that Gachagua has assembled a legal team of 20 advocates, including senior counsels, to represent him in Parliament and the courts as he prepares for a high-stakes impeachment battle.
With the debate on his potential removal from office set to commence on Tuesday, Gachagua’s legal team, headed by lawyer Paul Muite, is gearing up to counter the eleven impeachment allegations against him.
