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Rigathi Gachagua impeachment: Kenya's deputy president in the eye of the storm

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Rigathi Gachagua is accused of corruption, money-laundering, gross misconduct, insubordination and bullying public officers.

291 out of 349 MPs have signed a motion calling for his removal from office.

He says his troubles are also a result of his outspoken nature.

He has apologised to President Uhuru Kenyatta , saying it was foolish’ of him to have “fought my own brother”.

Gachagua has often identified himself as a child of the Mau Mau freedom fighters.

He has also been accused of promoting tribalism rather than being a unifying figure.

He worked as Kenyatta 's personal assistant between 2001 and 2006 .

He is married to a pastor, Dorcas , and they have two adult sons.

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