Rigathi Gachagua Is Taken Away By Guards As He Continues To Receive Treatment In Hospital

• Rigathi Gachagua continues to face the reality of his removal from power while his protection is reduced
• This follows a majority vote by senators to remove him from office during his impeachment trial held on Thursday, October 17
• Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has also issued an official newspaper announcement announcing that the office of the deputy president is now vacant.

The misery of Rigathi Gachagua continues to increase as the government begins to withdraw the benefits he received while serving as Kenya's deputy president.

This is happening when Gachagua is still recovering in Karen Hospital after falling ill during the height of his case to remove him from office in the Senate.

What benefits has Gachagua lost after being removed from office?

According to reliable sources, Gachagua's security officers have been reduced significantly, leaving him with only regular protection.

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The former vice president is also expected to leave his official residence in Karen following the majority vote of the Senate to remove him from office.

Furthermore, the Senate has officially published a newspaper advertisement regarding Gachagua's removal, announcing that the office of the Deputy President is now vacant.

The Gazette announcement (No. 13400) explained the constitutional provisions that led to Gachagua's removal from power.

The announcement reviewed by TUKO.co.ke states that his removal was done in accordance with Article 150 (1)(b) and (2) of the Constitution, as well as Article 145 (2), after the National Assembly approved the motion Tuesday, October 8.

When is Ruto expected to name Gachagua's successor? President William Ruto is expected to appoint a new deputy president on Friday, October 18, following the Senate's decision to approve Gachagua's removal.

Gachagua's removal from power is a historic event, being the first time a sitting vice president has been removed from the country Kenya.

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