Mixed reactions among Kenyans following the impeachment of the deputy president

Kenyans reacted on Wednesday after parliament overwhelmingly voted to impeach the country’s deputy president.

Kenya’s lawmakers approved a motion Tuesday to impeach the country’s deputy president, following daylong discussions and after Rigathi Gachagua appeared in parliament to defend himself against several charges, including allegations that he supported anti-government protests in June.

The motion was approved by a 281-44 vote in…