Low turnout marks day two of public participation in Gachagua impeachment
National
By
Standard Team
| Oct 05, 2024
Bonchari residents in Kisii County fill forms as they engage in public participation, now in its second day. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]
Public participation in Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment continues at the constituency level, though a low turnout was reported on the second day of the process.
Residents collected participation forms at the Limuru constituency offices, but the response remained modest.
Low turnout at Mathira NG-CDF during the public participation in DP Rigathi Gachagua impeachment. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]
In Thika, residents of Thika Town Constituency began signing the petition following the National Assembly's extension of the impeachment process.
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Locals visited the NG-CDF offices to add their signatures, although participation has been relatively slow.
The exercise is ongoing.
Thika residents sign a petition in impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [Gitau Wanyoike, Standard]
Yesterday, the National Assembly Clerk directed the exercise at the constituency level to allow more Kenyans to participate.
This followed a directive by the Kerugoya High Court earlier in the day.
Report by Kihu Kabata, Gitau Wanyoike and Sammy Omingo.