“Pursuant to Articles 145, 7 and 151 (b) and 2 of the Constitution, and Standing Orders 78 (8) of the Senate, the Senate has removed from office by impeachment Rigathi Gachagua, the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya. Accordingly, Rigathi Gachagua ceases to hold office.” This was the declaration that Senate Speaker Amason Kingi made about half an hour before close of Thursday, October 17, 2024, confirming the Rigathi Gachagua impeachment after a vote by Kenyan Senators.