Also known as: Presiding Judge Eric Ogolla · Justice Eric Ogolla · Judge Eric Ogolla
Eric Ogolla — High Court Justice presiding over former Deputy President Gachagua's impeachment challenge petition.
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Citizen Digital
… In a detailed judgment delivered on Monday, Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Frida Mugambi rejected the key arguments advanced by Gachagua. …
Gachagua wants court to declare him retired to get state benefits; Uriri MP claimsCitizen Digital
… In a detailed judgment delivered on Monday, Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Frida Mugambi rejected the key arguments advanced by Gachagua and upheld the impeachment process conducted by Parliament, dealing a significant blow to his bid to be reinstated as Deputy President …
Gachagua impeachment upheld as court dismisses petitionCapital News
… Muite made the plea during his final submissions before the bench led by Justice Eric Ogolla.Justice Ogolla announced that the court will deliver its judgment on June 8 after concluding hearings from the 41 petitioners challenging the impeachment process on grounds that constitut …
Muite Presses Court to Set Impeachment PrecedentCapital News
… Presiding Judge Eric Ogolla announced that the bench will retire to prepare its judgment before delivering the ruling. …
Court Sets June 8 for Ruling in Gachagua Impeachment PetitionsCitizen Digital
… We hope to do that on June 8 in the ceremonial hall at 11:00 am,” Justice Eric Ogolla stated. …
Gachagua to know fate in impeachment case on June 8thCapital News
… The hearings were adjourned by Justice Eric Ogolla after lawyers representing the respondents, including both Houses of Parliament, concluded their oral arguments last week. …
Petitioners to present final arguments in Gachagua’s impeachment caseCitizen Digital
… Appearing before a three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi at the Milimani Law Courts, Maina, who is part of Gachagua's legal team, challenged submissions by advocate Moses Kipkogei, who is representing the National Assembly in the impea …
Gachagua Impeachment case: Advocate Njeri Maina accuses National Assembly Counsel of misleading courtCitizen Digital
… f Justice’s orders assigning judges to hear the impeachment-related petitions and directed that the matter be placed before the Chief Justice for proper empanelment under the Constitution.The Chief Justice subsequently appointed a three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogolla …
Gachagua impeachment: Ex-DP wants appeal challenging empanelment of bench struck outCapital News
… The Chief Justice later appointed a three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi. …
Gachagua Moves to Supreme Court to Strike Out Appeal on Impeachment BenchCapital News
… Justice Eric Ogolla issued the directive, observing that any further delays could push the hearings to September or October 2026, noting that the judges already have packed court diaries competing for their attention. …
Court Adjourns Gachagua Petition After Respondents Decline to ProceedUriri MP Mark Nyamita has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is seeking court review of his October 2024 impeachment partly to obtain state benefits, including payment for the period until the end of his term. Nyamita argued that Gachagua should not receive taxpayer-funded benefits while maintaining political ambitions.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uriri MP Mark Nyamita has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is seeking court review of his October 2024 impeachment partly to obtain state benefits, including payment for the period until the end of his term. Nyamita argued that Gachagua should not receive taxpayer-funded benefits while maintaining political ambitions.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's lawyer Paul Muite urged a three-judge bench to scrutinize the legality and constitutional fairness of the impeachment process conducted in October 2024, arguing that constitutional and procedural requirements were not fully adhered to. The court is set to deliver judgment on June 8 on the petition challenging the impeachment process.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →
A three-judge bench will deliver judgment on June 8, 2026, on petitions challenging the constitutionality and legality of Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment and removal by the National Assembly and Senate. Gachagua's legal team raised 18 grounds of challenge arguing the process was unconstitutional and violated his right to fair hearing, while the Assembly and Senate argued the proceedings fully complied with the Constitution.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
A three-judge bench will deliver its verdict on June 8, 2026, in petitions challenging the constitutionality and legality of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's removal from office. Gachagua's lawyers raised 18 grounds for the challenge, including claims he was denied fair hearing and adequate public participation, while the Senate and National Assembly argue the impeachment process followed constitutional procedures.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Petitioners challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua presented final submissions before a High Court bench. Key disputes centered on medical testimony from a cardiologist, including questions about patient identification records and allegations he helped shield Gachagua from Senate proceedings.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
During High Court proceedings in the impeachment case against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kirinyaga Woman Representative Advocate Njeri Maina accused the National Assembly's lawyer Moses Kipkogei of making claims unsupported by his affidavit, challenging his submissions about the public participation exercise in the impeachment process.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has filed a preliminary objection before the Supreme Court to strike out an appeal challenging the empanelment of the High Court bench hearing his impeachment-related petitions, arguing the dispute has been resolved after the Chief Justice reconstituted the bench following a Court of Appeal decision.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has moved to the Supreme Court seeking to strike out an appeal challenging the High Court bench handling impeachment petitions, arguing the issue is moot after the Chief Justice reconstituted the bench following a Court of Appeal ruling.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
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.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
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.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
The hearing of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment petition has been adjourned to May 7–8, 2026, after Presiding Judge Eric Ogolla said the three-judge bench could not be properly constituted because Justice Anthony Mrima will be participating in an interview process to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Gachagua's legal team said he no longer seeks reinstatement but instead compensation for lost remuneration and damages, arguing the impeachment process was unconstitutional and irregular.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyers representing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told the High Court that the Speaker of the National Assembly lacked authority to declare the impeachment motion and that the entire process was unconstitutional. They accused the Senate of handling the impeachment with "ungodly speed" and argued the Deputy President replacement process was conducted hurriedly without proper transparency.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has abandoned his court petition seeking reinstatement and now seeks compensation for remuneration, damages, and losses, arguing his impeachment violated the Constitution and legal procedures.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua says he will return to court to challenge what he calls his fraudulent impeachment from the Deputy President's office, asserting he has built a case proving he was ousted on unconstitutional grounds.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →