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Mixed reactions among Kenyans following the impeachment of the deputy president

Muhamad Yehia Kenyans reacted on Wednesday after parliament overwhelmingly voted to impeach the country’s deputy president. Kenya’s lawmakers approved a motion Tuesday to impeach the country’s deputy president, following daylong discussions and after Rigathi Gachagua appeared in parliament to defend himself against several charges, including allegations that he supported anti-government …

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Muhamad Yehia NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s lawmakers approved a motion Tuesday to impeach the country’s deputy president, following daylong discussions and after Rigathi Gachagua appeared in parliament to defend himself against several charges, including allegations that he supported anti-government protests in June. The motion was approved by a 281-44 vote in favor …

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