The Senate has begun considering the charges in the proposed impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following a formal notice issued per the Constitution's Article 145 (3)(a) and Senate Standing Order 78(1).

The session has been convened to discuss the impeachment proceedings against the embattled second-in-command.

The Senate will now hear the charges and may appoint a special committee to investigate them, where Gachagua or his representative can respond to the allegations.

If at least two-thirds of the senate vote to uphold the impeachment, Gachagua will be dismissed.

The Senate meets just hours after the National Assembly impeached the Deputy President following a day-long debate.

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In a historic vote on Tuesday evening, 281 MPs voted in favor of the impeachment motion against Gachagua.

Forty-four legislators voted against the motion, and one abstained.