Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo declares that if an impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is tabled in parliament, he will simultaneously push for an impeachment motion against President William Ruto, arguing that since the two ran on a joint ticket, they should be removed together.
His move comes after MP Oscar Sudi posted on X saying, “I repeat once again, two weeks home. Maximum two weeks.”
Kenya’s current constitution ensures that the removal of a Deputy President is a transparent and well-regulated process, protecting the office from arbitrary decisions as seen in the past.
The outlined grounds for removal ensure accountability while also preserving the integrity of the office.
Compared to the days when such positions were vulnerable to roadside declarations, this represents a significant step forward. This framework underscores the importance of due process in leadership.
The constitution provides the following methods for removing a deputy president:.
(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.
(2) The provisions of Articles 144 and 145 relating to the removal of the President shall apply, with the necessary modifications, to the removal of the Deputy President.
Then thereafter
(1) Within fourteen days after a vacancy in the office of Deputy President arises, the President shall nominate a person to fill the vacancy, and the National Assembly shall vote on the nomination within sixty days after receiving it.
