The High Court upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as constitutionally valid and final, dismissing petitions to overturn his removal and affirming that both the National Assembly and Senate acted within their constitutional mandates. The court found the Senate violated his rights by refusing to adjourn proceedings for medical reasons, awarding him Sh50 million in compensation.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's petition challenging his October 2024 impeachment, upholding Parliament's impeachment process and rejecting his claims of bias against the Speaker and procedural irregularities in the public participation process.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has ordered the Senate to pay former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua KSh 50 million in constitutional damages, ruling that his right to a fair trial was violated during his October 2024 impeachment proceedings when the Senate declined to grant an adjournment despite his absence.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge bench has upheld Prof. Kithure Kindiki's appointment as Deputy President, ruling that the process did not require public participation and was constitutionally sound, finding that Article 149 of the Constitution makes the appointment process adjudicative and procedural rather than consultative.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court in Nairobi is delivering its verdict on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's petition challenging his October 2024 removal from office as unconstitutional. A three-judge bench led by Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Freda Mugambi will determine whether to uphold or overturn the Senate's impeachment decision.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge bench at the High Court is set to deliver judgment in the case filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who is challenging the legality and constitutionality of his impeachment by the Senate. Although Gachagua has dropped his bid for reinstatement, he is seeking compensation and damages for what he terms an unlawful process.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua did not attend his landmark court ruling on his impeachment challenge on June 8, watching instead from home with his wife and opposition politicians. A three-justice bench delivered the ruling nearly 20 months after Gachagua became Kenya's first deputy president to be constitutionally impeached, with Gachagua's petition arguing the removal was unconstitutional.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court upheld the October 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ruling that Parliament acted within constitutional bounds, but awarded him Sh50 million after finding the Senate violated his right to a fair hearing.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →