Kenya’s parliament overwhelmingly votes to impeach the country’s deputy president

Associated Press

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s lawmakers have approved a motion to impeach the country’s deputy president, following daylong discussions and after Rigathi Gachagua appeared in parliament to defend himself against several charges, including allegations that he supported anti-government protests in June. The motion was approved by a 281-44 vote in favor, well above the 117 votes constitutionally required to impeach him. The motion now goes to the parliament’s upper house, which will debate the matter and also hold a vote. It’s not clear when the vote will be final. The deputy president is also accused of being involved in corruption and other irregularities. He denies all the charges against him.