… They include human and civil rights lawyer Senior Counsel Paul Muite, former Supreme Court Justice JB Ojwang, former Nation boss Linus Gitahi, internationally renowned scientist Prof Frank Njoroge, and politicians Moses Kuria and Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata. …
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Paul Muite
Also known as: Senior Counsel Paul Muite
Senior Counsel representing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in high court challenges to his October 2024 impeachment.
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- May 2026
… O'Kubasu, Senior Counsel Paul Muite and Kamotho Waiganjo, and former Cabinet secretary Moses Kuria and Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge. …
President Ruto defends CBE, reveals plans to recruit 20,000 teachers… Lead counsel for Gachagua, Senior Counsel Paul Muite, pressed Dr. Gikonyo to clarify whether he had played any role in keeping the former deputy president away from public and parliamentary scrutiny under the cover of medical treatment. …
Dr Gikonyo denies hiding Gachagua during impeachment trial… Senior Counsel Paul Muite, leading Gachagua’s legal team, told the court that the former Deputy President is seeking compensation for remuneration, damages, and loss arising from what he terms as an unlawful and procedurally flawed removal from office. …
Gachagua back in court to challenge impeachmentSenior counsels Paul Muite and Prof Githu Muigai follow proceedings during the hearing of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment case at the ceremonial hall, Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi, on May 7, 2026. …
No appeal on merits: State insists former DP ouster not open to review by courts… Gachagua’s legal team, led by Senior Counsel Paul Muite, argued that the National Assembly failed to conduct meaningful public participation before approving the impeachment motion. …
Gachagua's impeachment case resumes- April 2026
… Senior Counsel Paul Muite told the Milimani High Court that the former Deputy President is instead seeking compensation for lost remuneration, damages, and other losses arising from what he describes as an unlawful and procedurally flawed removal from office. …
Judge’s Absence Forces Adjournment in Gachagua Impeachment CaseNAIROBI, Kenya Apr 27 – Senior Counsel Paul Muite has intensified his attack on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, telling the High Court the process was deliberately rushed and pre-arranged to avoid constitutional scrutiny. …
Gachagua Impeachment Designed to Avoid Scrutiny, Lawyer Muite SaysNAIROBI, Kenya Apr 27 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was removed from office through a process that fundamentally misread constitutional order, his lead lawyer, Paul Muite, told the High Court on Monday. …
Muite: Gachagua Impeachment Misapplied Kenya’s Presidential System… he impeachment process violated the Constitution and legal procedures. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Senior Counsel Paul Muite …
Gachagua abandons quest for reinstatement, now seeks compensation
Opinion
Supporting former schools strengthens education and development outcomes
The News
An opinion piece argues that alumni should support their former schools, citing Thika High School's 70-year history and notable graduates including lawyers, judges, and politicians, while calling for greater government investment in education alongside infrastructure spending.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 15 May
Supporting former schools strengthens education and development outcomes
An opinion piece argues that alumni should support their former schools, citing Thika High School's 70-year history and notable graduates including lawyers, judges, and politicians, while calling for greater government investment in education alongside infrastructure spending.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Yesterday
President Ruto plans to recruit 20,000 teachers, defends CBE
President William Ruto attended Thika High School's 70th anniversary on Friday and announced plans to recruit 20,000 teachers. He defended Competency-Based Education (CBE) while speaking about government education reforms.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 12 May
Dr. Gikonyo denies hiding Gachagua during impeachment trial
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.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
Wednesday 6 May
Gachagua returns to court challenging October 2024 impeachment
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua appeared before a three-judge bench at the Milimani Law Courts on May 7 to challenge his impeachment from office, arguing the October 2024 process was unconstitutional and irregular. Gachagua abandoned his prayer for reinstatement and instead sought compensation and declarations that the impeachment violated the Constitution and legal procedures.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
State urges court to reject Gachagua impeachment merit review
The Attorney General urged the High Court on Thursday not to entertain a merit review plea filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Gachagua impeachment challenge resumes in High Court
A three-judge High Court bench has resumed hearing a case challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. His legal team argues that the National Assembly failed to conduct meaningful public participation before approving the impeachment motion, with lawyers contesting that the motion lacked sufficient detail for citizens to make informed submissions and questioning whether the claimed 30,000 public submissions within two days was realistic.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 26 April
Gachagua impeachment hearing adjourned as judge attends Supreme Court interview
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 →
Lawyer Muite challenges Gachagua impeachment process in High Court
Senior Counsel Paul Muite told the High Court that the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was deliberately rushed and pre-arranged to avoid constitutional scrutiny, pointing to the late-night transmission of the Assembly's resolution to the Senate and the Speaker's advance notice of a sitting before the Senate had concluded its role.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
Gachagua's lawyer argues impeachment misapplied presidential system
Paul Muite, lead counsel for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, told the High Court that Parliament treated the impeachment as a vote of no confidence typical of parliamentary systems, when Kenya operates under a presidential model where a Deputy President cannot be removed simply because lawmakers have the numbers.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
Gachagua drops reinstatement bid, now seeks compensation
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 →