Members of the National Assembly overwhelmingly signed a Motion to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, but that is just part of the process, they are not the ultimate decision makers.

Gachagua’s fate lies with the 67 Senators who will either bury or rescue the political career of the embattled deputy president who joined elective politics as Mathira MP in 2017.

Article 145 of the Constitution gives the Senate power to decide whether Gachagua remains or goes home after the National Assembly is dispensed of its role of initiating the process.