Kenyan deputy president's impeachment trial begins

Kenya's parliament is moving to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, just two years after he took office.

Last week, the National Assembly approved his impeachment, and a Senate trial has begun, where Gachagua faces 11 charges, including corruption and inciting ethnic divisions, all of which he denies.

Analysts anticipate that the impeachment will likely succeed due to strong support from ruling party senators and some opposition members.

If impeached, Gachagua would be barred from holding public office.

He plans to challenge the impeachment in court.

The trial has sparked debate among Kenyans, diverting attention from pressing economic issues.