Wamalwa Claims Former Deputy President Nearly Suffered a Stroke.

DAP-K Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua came dangerously close to suffering a stroke during his impeachment trial. Wamalwa made the remarks after visiting Gachagua at Karen Hospital on Friday, where he was joined by a delegation of Azimio-aligned leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka.

According to Wamalwa, Gachagua was admitted to the hospital suffering from severe chest pains and dangerously high blood pressure, conditions exacerbated by the stress of his ongoing impeachment proceedings.

Wamalwa Claims Former Deputy President Nearly Suffered a Stroke.

"His doctors have told us here today that when he was admitted here, he had serious chest pains. In fact, he had very high blood pressure... The stress he had gone through, he was short of getting a stroke but they admitted him. They have managed him," Wamalwa stated, thanking Dr. Gikonyo and the hospital's medical team for their care.

The former deputy president's hospitalization came at a crucial time during his Senate impeachment trial, and Wamalwa, alongside Kalonzo Musyoka, did not mince words when criticizing the Senate for failing to give Gachagua time to recover and defend himself before the House.

"What happened in the Senate last night, as historic as it was, has serious flaws. Kenyans should expect protracted legal argument. We didn’t even discuss this with Gachagua, but we are aware that his teams have already moved to court," Kalonzo remarked. "As senior counsel, the law of natural justice demands that no person shall be condemned unheard."

Despite the Senate proceedings, the Azimio leaders remain hopeful that Gachagua will find justice in the courts. Wamalwa concluded with a plea for fairness: "We pray and hope that his excellency's team appears before court; they will do justice. They (Senate) should have been fair and allowed Gachagua to defend himself. The matter as of today rests with the judiciary."

The legal battle over Gachagua’s impeachment continues, but for now, his health remains a primary concern for his supporters.