Gachagua's staff locked out of Harambee House

According to reports, officers from the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) had camped outside the premise on Tuesday as they turned away all staffers reporting for work. 108 officers working for the embattled leader were sent on leave after the Senate approved his impeachment.

No officer or staff member agreed to give any comment on the standoff.

Principal Administrative Secretary Patrick Mwangi directed all heads of departments on Saturday to ensure they designate a responsible officer to take over operations forthwith. 

"All Heads of Departments shall ensure conformity to these directives by 12:00 pm on October 19, 2024," Mwangi said in a statement.

The directive came after the Senate impeached Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto nominated Kithure Kindiki to replace him.

Gachagua's security has been withdrawn as he now decries a looming threat to his family's safety.

All officers close to me were disarmed and given a warning that they should not be near me. As we speak the Deputy President has no single security officer around him. He is alone," said Gachagua after being discharged from the Karen Hospital on Sunday.

Gachagua still holds that he is the appointed Deputy President following a stay order from the Court halting the Senate's decision to oust him.

He awaits the court's decision on the matter.