National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula on Tuesday evening announced that embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will have a chance to defend himself before his impeachment is decided.
Speaking in Parliament after the tabling of the impeachment motion against the DP, Wetangula revealed that Gachagua will have two hours on October 8, 2024, to defend himself.
The August House further decided that the hearing will take place on Tuesday next week following public participation, which is expected to be concluded by Friday this week.
In his address to MPs, the speaker further revealed that the DP will be accorded the chance to present himself in person or have a lawyer represent him.
291 Members of Parliament signed a motion to impeach Rigathi Gachagua as the Deputy President.
