Also known as: former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua · DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua · DCP boss · DP Rigathi Gachagua · the former DP · Former DP Rigathi Gachagua · Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua · Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua · former DP · DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua · R.G · ex-DP Gachagua · Brother Gachagua · H.E. Gachagua · former DP and DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua · His Excellency Gachagua · ex-DP · former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua · Mr Gachagua
Former Deputy President leading the United Opposition coalition, currently at center of ongoing impeachment legal dispute and 2027 electoral positioning.
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The Standard
Court awards Gachagua Sh50 million compensation for the violation of his rights by the Senate, declines reinstatement. …
Condemned unfairly? High Court upholds Gachagua's impeachment, awards him Sh50mThe Standard
Court upholds Gachagua impeachment, halting political comeback bid. [Courtesy, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has indicated that he will appeal after the High Court upheld his impeachment, a decision that bars him from holding public office and deals a signifi …
How impeachment verdict has shut door on Gachagua's revival bidThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeLawyers have torn into the High Court ruling that upheld former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment despite finding the Senate denied him a fair hearing. …
Lawyers disagree with High Court verdict on Gachagua's impeachmentThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to challenge the High Court decision that upheld his impeachment, arguing that his constitutional right to a fair hearing was violated during the process. …
Gachagua to appeal High Court ruling upholding impeachmentCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 8 — The High Court on Monday upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ruling that the process was constitutionally valid and final. …
Court upholds Gachagua impeachment, affirms Kindiki appointment but awards ex-DP Sh50mnCitizen Digital
Gachagua impeachment upheld as court dismisses petition By Dzuya Walter June 08, 2026 09:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has suffered a major le …
Gachagua impeachment upheld as court dismisses petitionCitizen Digital
Senate ordered to pay Gachagua Ksh.50M for violating his fair trial rights during impeachment By Dzuya Walter June 08, 2026 09:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DP Rigathi Gachagua appears before the Senat …
Senate ordered to pay Gachagua Ksh.50M for violating his fair trial rights during impeachmentCitizen Digital
… However, the judges were categorical that the absence of such legislation does not invalidate the impeachment proceedings already undertaken against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. …
Court rules Kindiki's appointment as deputy president was lawful, public participation not requiredCitizen Digital
… On the other hand, the opposition led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has also set foot in the constituency. …
Gov't officials on a UDA popularization mission in Ol Kalou ahead of by-electionsCitizen Digital
LIVE UPDATES: Gachagua impeachment ruling delivered by High Court By Citizen Reporter June 08, 2026 11:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The High Court in Nairobi is delivering its verdic …
LIVE UPDATES: Gachagua impeachment ruling delivered by High CourtPresident William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leading the United Opposition, are holding rival political events in Kakamega as the opposition coalition vows to unite against Ruto's re-election bid.
Competing Kakamega rallies between Ruto and Gachagua signal intensifying 2027 opposition consolidation and political realignment ahead of the election.
16 hours ago · The Standard →
President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leading the United Opposition, are holding rival political events in Kakamega as the opposition coalition vows to unite against Ruto's re-election bid.
16 hours ago · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua is on a two-day tour of Western Kenya to back deputy party leader Cleophas Malala's campaign to become Kakamega Governor and unseat incumbent Fernandes Barasa in next year's polls. President William Ruto is meanwhile hosting leaders from Marsabit at State House, Nairobi.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
A Standard opinion piece criticizes former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent nine-hour courtroom proceedings as a meaningless spectacle comparable to Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot," arguing that nothing significant occurred despite the formal setting and high-profile attendance.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Jackson Ole Sapit, has criticised the 2026/27 national budget, arguing that public views from participation forums were largely ignored and the budget fails to adequately address the needs of ordinary Kenyans. Sapit also raised concerns over education, attributing student unrest to the diminishing role of churches in school management, and criticised the handling of the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua case, warning that similar precedents could threaten Kenya's democratic processes.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's United Alternative Government coalition, led by Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka, unveiled a "People's Budget" alternative plan and accused the Ruto administration of economic mismanagement, citing a projected budget deficit of more than Sh1 trillion and policies deepening the country's debt crisis.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that the High Court's decision on Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case is flawed because the judges themselves found that the Senate denied him fair trial by refusing to adjourn the motion for his recovery, yet the court ruled against him anyway on an issue the writer characterizes as fundamental to the case.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is undertaking a third 45-day retreat to his Wamunyoro residence, with insiders suggesting the move could reshape the country's political landscape ahead of next year's elections.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senior Counsel Nelson Havi says former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua can run in the 2027 elections whether or not he appeals the High Court's decision upholding his impeachment, as he remains eligible until he exhausts all avenues of appeal including the Supreme Court.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The opposition coalition, operating under the United Alternative Government banner, has unveiled an alternative "People's Budget" that prioritises education, healthcare, job creation and lowering the cost of living while reducing the fiscal deficit. The opposition attacked President Ruto's proposed 4.8 trillion shilling budget as the largest spending plan in Kenya's history, built on unsustainable borrowing and misplaced priorities.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga says the High Court's judgment on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was flawed because it found his right to a fair hearing was violated but awarded him Ksh.50 million compensation rather than annulling the impeachment. Maraga argues that violating the constitutional right to a fair hearing should have resulted in nullifying the Senate's impeachment decision.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court judges Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi affirmed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in a 350-page judgment while awarding him Sh50 million for violation of his right to a fair hearing. The verdict prompted rapid criticism from former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Law Society of Kenya officials, and senior lawyers including Ahmednasir Abdullahi and Donald Kipkorir.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court judgment upholding former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has deepened divisions among legal scholars regarding whether he may run for President in next year's polls.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard publishes legal commentary criticizing the High Court's decision in former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case. Multiple lawyers argue the court violated principles of natural justice by awarding Sh50 million in damages rather than ordering a fresh Senate hearing or quashing the impeachment, and contend that ordinary Kenyans will bear the cost of the damages award.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
High Court judges affirmed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment while awarding him Sh50 million for violation of his right to a fair hearing, a judgment that prompted strong criticism from the Law Society of Kenya, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, and multiple senior lawyers who expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece in The Standard argues that the High Court's decision on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment contradicts foundational constitutional principles, stating that processes violating fundamental rights cannot produce legitimate outcomes.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate has begun filing an appeal against a High Court ruling that granted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua a Sh 50 million award after finding his rights were violated during his 2024 ouster. Speaker Amason Kingi instructed Senate lawyers to challenge the ruling, arguing that while the court faulted the Senate for violating Gachagua's rights, it did not account for the circumstances of the impeachment proceedings, including the former Deputy President's absence on the final day.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court ruling confirmed the legality of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's removal from office, but legal experts argue the decision does not automatically prevent him from contesting future elections.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate will challenge a High Court decision that awarded former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua KSh50 million in compensation for infringement of his right to a fair trial, with Senate Speaker Amason Kingi arguing the court's finding was erroneous and that the Judiciary should not interfere with the Senate's constitutional mandate to conduct impeachment trials.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court upheld the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, locking him out of holding public office and casting doubt on his presidential ambitions, though he has lodged an appeal. The ruling raises questions about whether Gachagua might pivot to a kingmaker role despite the setback to his opposition leadership.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to rally opposition supporters behind a unified presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. After the High Court upheld his impeachment but awarded him Sh50 million for violation of his fair hearing rights, Gachagua announced a 45-day consultation process at his Nyeri residence to build consensus around a single opposition flag bearer.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he remains eligible to contest the presidency in 2027 and announced a 45-day political retreat to his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County following a High Court ruling that upheld his impeachment. The DCP leader said his focus would shift to building consensus within the opposition coalition to identify a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court upheld former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment and ordered the Senate to pay him Ksh.50 million in constitutional damages for violating his right to a fair trial. Gachagua rejected the award, saying he pursued justice rather than money and claiming he had previously declined a Ksh.2 billion offer from President Ruto to resign.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua announced a 45-day retreat at his Wamunyoro residence to conduct consultations aimed at unifying the opposition around a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027. He said a 16-member caucus concluded that opposition mobilisation against the Kenya Kwanza administration was largely complete and that agreeing on a single opposition candidate was essential to unseating the president.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed a High Court's Sh50 million damages award for violation of his right to fair hearing in his impeachment case as "an insult," saying the judgment itself confirmed his impeachment process violated his constitutional rights and should have been nullified. He has instructed his legal team to move to the Court of Appeal, arguing that constitutional supremacy rather than monetary compensation was at stake.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has criticised the High Court's upholding of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment, describing the judgment as "flawed and troubling." The court found the impeachment constitutionally valid but acknowledged that the Senate violated Gachagua's right to a fair hearing by refusing to adjourn proceedings on medical grounds; Karua argues this violation should have resulted in nullification of proceedings, not merely damages.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has filed a notice of appeal after a High Court three-judge bench upheld his impeachment, maintaining the court erred in its judgment. The Senate has also indicated it will cross-appeal the portion of the judgment that awarded Gachagua Sh50 million in damages for violation of his right to fair hearing.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama described the High Court ruling on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment as a balanced outcome where each party has won something but none achieved a clean victory.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court panel has upheld the Senate's decision to remove former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office but awarded him Sh50 million in compensation for violation of his rights, declining his request for reinstatement.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, barring him from holding public office. Gachagua has indicated he will appeal the decision, which deals a significant blow to his political ambitions.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →