The move by Siaya Senator James Orengo to initiate an impeachment motion against Deputy President William Ruto continues to elicit sharp reactions across the political divide.
Orengo says he has sufficient grounds to push for Ruto’s removal as Deputy President.
A section of politicians allied to DP Ruto has however hit out at Orengo and dared him to table the motion in the House.
The MPs led by Ndindi Nyoro (Kiharu) say they will humiliate Orengo.
On Tuesday during a presser at Parliament Buildings, the legislators claimed that opposition leader Raila Odinga is allegedly behind push to impeach Ruto.
The MPs accused the former prime minister of ‘salivating’ for Ruto’s seat.
As the debate on whether there are grounds to impeach Ruto continues, here is a look on what the constitution says on impeaching a sitting Deputy President.
Article 150 of the constitution provides ways through which a Deputy President can be removed from office.
According to article 150, Deputy President may be removed from office on the ground of physical or mental incapacity to perform the functions of the office or through impeachment.
Article 150 further states that a Deputy President can be removed on the ground of gross violation of a provision of the constitution or any law where there are serious reasons to believe the DP has committed a crime under the national or international law.
Article 149 of the constitution provides ways on what happens when the office of the Deputy President falls vacant.
The Article states that within 14 days after a vacancy in the office of the DP arises, the President shall nominate a person to fill the position.
The National Assembly shall then vote on the nominee within 60 days after receiving the name.
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