KENYA'S DEPUTY PRESIDENT IMPEACHMENT PROCESS
Kenya's Deputy President impeachment process
The impeachment process for the Deputy President in Kenya is outlined in the Constitution of Kenya.
Removal of Deputy President.
150. (1) The Deputy President may be removed from office—
(a) on the ground of physical or mental incapacity to perform the
functions of the office; or
(b) on impeachment—
(i) on the ground of a gross violation of a provision of this
Constitution or any other law;
(ii) where there are serious reasons to believe that the
Deputy President has committed a crime under national
or international law; or
(iii) for gross misconduct.
Here's a brief overview:
Grounds for Impeachment: The Deputy President can be impeached for gross violation of the Constitution or any other law, serious reasons to believe they have committed a crime under national or international law, or gross misconduct.
Initiation: A member of the National Assembly, supported by at least a third of all members, can move a motion for impeachment.
National Assembly: If the motion is supported by at least two-thirds of all members, the Speaker informs the Speaker of the Senate, and the Senate convenes to hear the charges.
Investigation: The Senate appoints a special committee to investigate the matter and report back within ten days. However there is also the option of proceeding through a plenary where all members of the senate by voting.
Senate Vote: If the committee finds the allegations substantiated, the Senate votes on the impeachment charges. If at least two-thirds of the Senate members vote to uphold any charge, the Deputy President ceases to hold office.
Recently, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached on grounds including corruption and insubordination. This marked the first time the impeachment process was used for a Deputy President in Kenya.
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need further details; Apollo Oduor & Associates Advocates; apollooduoradvocates@gmail.com ;
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