Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s trial starts today in the Senate, with hearings scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. The proceedings will conclude with a vote that determines his political fate.
The session begins at 9 a.m. with a closed pre-hearing meeting to set procedural rules, followed by a 30-minute session outlining the Senate’s mandate, procedures, and hearing schedule. Members of the National Assembly, Gachagua, and his legal team will introduce themselves.
Key events include:
- 10:30 a.m. – Reading of charges
- 11 a.m. – Opening statement from the National Assembly
- 11:30 a.m. – Opening statement from Gachagua’s team
- 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. – Presentation of evidence by the National Assembly
- 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Continued evidence, cross-examination
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Senators’ questions
Gachagua faces 11 charges, including corruption and divisive politics. President Ruto has not commented on the matter. During a recent church service in Embu, Gachagua urged unity and faith, assuring Kenyans that despite political challenges, God remains in control.
