Also known as: Dr. Gikonyo · cardiologist Dr. Daniel Kibuka Gikonyo · Dr. Daniel Gikonyo · Dr Dan Gikonyo · Daniel Kibuka Gikonyo · Dr. Daniel Kibuka Gikonyo · Dr. Dan Gikonyo
Cardiologist and Karen Hospital founder who testified in court regarding medical treatment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during 2024 impeachment proceedings.
NAIROBI, Kenya May 14 – Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Kibuka Gikonyo has defended the integrity of his medical records presented in court, telling the judge that the discrepancies raised by lawyers do not amount to inconsistencies but instead reflect separate treatment timelines. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 — Veteran cardiologist Dan Gikonyo came under sustained pressure in court on Wednesday as lawyers in the impeachment case involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua challenged inconsistencies in his affidavit and questioned discrepancies in hospital …
Cardiologist Dr. Gikonyo defends medical report supporting Gachagua in impeachment case By Dzuya Walter May 13, 2026 12:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Cardiologist Daniel Kibuka Gikony …
NAIROBI, Kenya May 13 – Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Gikonyo on Wednesday denied allegations that he helped “hide” former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in hospital during his impeachment trial to allegedly shield him from Senate proceedings and cross-examination. …
NAIROBI, Kenya May 13 – Karen Hospital Founder and Chief Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Gikonyo is cross-examination in court, confirming key details about the medical condition of the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his impeachment trial at Parliament. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 — The impeachment case involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua resumes today with the court expected to decide whether renowned cardiologist Dr. Daniel Kibuka Gikonyo will be cross-examined over claims linked to the impeachment proceedings. …
… Dan Gikonyo. Muthomi Thiankolu and Adrian Kimotho, representing President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), also opted to wait until Wednesday. …
… Lawyers Eric Gumbo and Paul Nyamodi told a three-judge bench led by Eric Ogolla that they would withdraw the application if Gachagua withdrew an affidavit filed by Dan Gikonyo of Karen Hospital. …
Dr. Daniel Kibuka Gikonyo testified in court that discrepancies in his medical records presented in a matter involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reflect separate treatment timelines rather than inconsistencies. Lawyers questioned variations in the records and identification methods, arguing the use of initials "R.G" and a passport number was insufficient to conclusively identify the patient.
Why it matters
Cardiologist defends medical records in Gachagua court case as lawyers challenge identification discrepancies in the ongoing impeachment dispute.
Dr. Daniel Kibuka Gikonyo testified in court that discrepancies in his medical records presented in a matter involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reflect separate treatment timelines rather than inconsistencies. Lawyers questioned variations in the records and identification methods, arguing the use of initials "R.G" and a passport number was insufficient to conclusively identify the patient.
Dr Dan Gikonyo faced sustained questioning in High Court over inconsistencies in his affidavit and discrepancies in hospital timelines related to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case. The proceedings are part of the legal battle following Gachagua's October 2024 removal from office by Parliament.
Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Kibuka Gikonyo testified in court that his medical assessment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's symptoms were consistent with a possible heart attack, explaining that stress and chest pains warranted immediate admission for monitoring and tests. Gachagua is challenging his impeachment process in court.
Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Gikonyo denied allegations during cross-examination that he helped hide former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in hospital during his impeachment trial to shield him from Senate proceedings. Dr. Gikonyo insisted his treatment was purely medical and supported by hospital records from Karen Hospital.
Dr. Daniel Gikonyo, Karen Hospital founder and cardiologist, testified in court that he treated former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his impeachment trial, confirming Gachagua presented with chest pains and risk factors that could have triggered a heart attack, requiring hospitalization and close monitoring amid the stress of political and legal proceedings.
The court is expected to rule whether renowned cardiologist Dr. Daniel Kibuka Gikonyo will be cross-examined in the ongoing impeachment case involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gachagua is seeking compensation from the State, arguing he was unlawfully removed from office through a politically-driven process that violated constitutional provisions.
Cardiologist Daniel Kibuka Gikonyo testified before the High Court to defend the medical assessment he prepared for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during October 2024 impeachment proceedings, dismissing allegations he helped conceal Gachagua and maintaining his actions followed medical ethics and professional judgment based on symptoms of possible cardiac distress.
The High Court adjourned proceedings in a petition challenging Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment until Wednesday after respondents declined to proceed on Friday. Justice Eric Ogolla noted that further delays could push hearings into September or October 2026.
The National Assembly has asked the High Court to order former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to undergo a fresh medical examination to determine whether he was suffering from "severe chest pain" clinically consistent with a potential cardiac event, which allegedly led to his absence during his 2024 impeachment trial. Lawyers for the National Assembly said they would withdraw the application if Gachagua withdrew an affidavit filed by Karen Hospital's Dan Gikonyo, citing common legal practice of seeking second opinions on professional assessments.