Rigathi Gachagua, 59, denies accusations of corruption and practising ethnically divisive politics.
Rigathi Gachagua is reported to have hired about 20 lawyers to defend him against the impeachment motion
The 59-year-old politician, popularly known as “Riggy G”, has described the allegations against him as "outrageous" and "sheer propaganda", maintaining they are part of a plot to hound him out of office. Several MPs allied to Gachagua were summoned by police last month, accused of funding the protests - though no charges were brought.
The motion lists 11 grounds for impeachment, including accusations that Gachagua amassed assets worth 5.2bn Kenyan shillings in two years in unexplained wealth."I have no intention whatsoever to resign from this job. I will fight to the end."He also defended the controversial renovation for his official residence in the capital.
On Sunday, Gachagua appealed to Ruto and the MPs to forgive him for any wrongdoing during his tenure. He later clarified that his apology was not an admission of guilt. It is expected to sail through given that the main opposition has now joined forces with the president's party.
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