Besieged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pleaded not guilty to all the eleven charges levelled against him.
They include gross violation of the constitution and other laws, abuse of office and gross misconduct.His plea now sets the stage for a full hearing of the case by the Senate plenary.
Gachagua is accused of contradicting government policies and failing to uphold his duties as Deputy President, thus violating the principle of collective Cabinet responsibility. "By interfering with the operations of county governments, he has undermined the fundamental principles of devolution that empower local leadership," Mwengi notes.
The motion also claims Gachagua engaged in corruption, money laundering, and abuse of office, violating anti-corruption laws.
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