Kenya’s deputy president defends himself before impeachment
Kenya’s deputy president has defended himself while facing an impeachment motion in which he's accused of supporting anti-government protests in June and of being involved in corruption and other irregularities
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s deputy president, facing an impeachment motion in which he's accused of supporting anti-government protests in June and of being involved in corruption and other irregularities, has defended himself and confirmed that he would appear before parliament on Tuesday.
Rigathi Gachagua, in a televised speech on Monday, accused the legislator who drafted the motion of lying, calling it “shameful and sensational.” This is the first time he's publicly addressing in detail the issues raised by the legislator.
The deputy president is expected to appear before parliament on Tuesday afternoon where he said he would “prosecute my defense for two hours.”
Supporters and opponents of Gachagua clashed Friday at public forums during which public participation forms were filled.
