Kenya: Muite Tells Senate DP Gachagua Taken ill, ‘Very Sick,’ Admitted To Hospital

Nairobi — Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua failed to appear for his cross-examination in his impeachment trial on Thursday afternoon, leaving the Senate waiting as his whereabouts remained unclear.

His absence left his legal team scrambling, with lead counsel Paul Muite eventually informing the House that Gachagua had fallen ill.

Senior Counsel Muite explained that he had received the information on short notice and requested time to assess Gachagua’s condition before proceeding.

“Allow me time…