Even as he waits for application of bail ruling at Milimani Law Courts, Treasury CS Henry Rotich could be a man in deep trouble, thinking about saving his tremendous reputation as a manager.

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DPP Noordin Haji preferred 24 charges against him on Tuesday top among them being abuse of office and conspiracy to defraud the public in Sh21 billion meant for construction of Kimwarer and Arror dams.

And Rotich is now walking on a tight rope given his boss, President Uhuru Kenyatta, in April said government officials prosecuted for graft related cases will be required to step aside.

For Rotich, he may be forced now to write formally to the President, asking him to relief him off his duties. A CS can resign over grounds spelt in the constitution or even for personal reasons.

Alternatively, Rotich can step aside and wait for his clearance which may take a long time. Should he decide so, President Uhuru Kenyatta may pick a temporary replacement or a permanent one.

If a CS resigns, says lawyer Charles Kanjama, “A vacancy is then declared which the president can fill by appointment as per the law.”

According to article 152, the president has powers to nominate and dismiss a Cabinet Secretary. President Uhuru may have to decide the fate of Rotich should he fail to step aside or resign.

"The President shall nominate and with the approval of the National Assembly, appoint and may dismiss the Cabinet Secretaries."

The law further states that "Each person appointed as a Cabinet Secretary may resign by delivering a written statement of resignation to the President."

Should Rotich and President Uhuru Kenyatta fail to take swift actions, in compliance to Chapter 6 of the constitution, Parliament may decide to impeach the Treasury boss.

Only one-third of MPs are required to pass an impeachment motion. Should it sail through, a committee from among MPs shall be picked to investigate the allegations.

And if the committee proposes removal, Rotich will now have to depend on the house for his future. A majority of MPs are required to support the recommendations.