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The High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua but awarded him Sh50 million in damages. The court found that the Senate violated Gachagua's rights by failing to adjourn proceedings when he fell ill after he requested an adjournment due to ill health. Lawyer Tom Ojienda lauded the decision as sound, while Lawyer Wangui asserted that Gachagua's right to a fair trial was compromised during the impeachment proceedings. The High Court also ruled that National Assembly conducted adequate public participation during the impeachment process and that Kindiki was properly nominated as deputy president. Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru issued a stern warning that lawyers would not stand by and watch the Courts preside over the funeral of Kenya's Constitution.

Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested while participating in protests at Nairobi National Park, which are linked to the ongoing nationwide matatu strike protesting rising fuel prices. David Maraga and nine others were later released on a free bond. LSK President Charles Kanjama strongly condemned the arrest, labelling it an act of impunity. A wave of student unrest has led to the closure of more schools across Kenya following the nationwide matatu strike protesting increased fuel prices. Elias Mutuma noted that the court ruling on Gachagua exposed deep cracks in Kenya's impeachment process amid the ongoing protests.

Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on military targets in Iran early Monday following a missile barrage from Tehran toward northern Israel, further escalating regional tensions. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced significant immigration reforms aimed at tightening border controls and addressing undocumented migration, affecting foreign nationals including Kenyans. Kenyans in South Africa are on alert as the government launches a fresh immigration crackdown. A powerful earthquake estimated between 7.8 and 8.1 magnitude struck off the southern coast of the Philippines early Monday, prompting widespread tsunami warnings and evacuations.

Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested on Monday, June 8, while protesting the construction of infrastructure, including a parking lot, within Nairobi National Park. The Law Society of Kenya deployed lawyers to secure the release of Maraga and other activists arrested during these protests against land allocation within the park. Separately, police in Nairobi dismantled a narcotics network in Kibra following an intelligence-led operation and sting, arresting several key suspects. A man suspected of impersonating a Kenya Defense Forces member was arrested with a loaded pistol at the Sony Green Stadium in Migori County.

The National Security Advisory Committee is convening on June 8 to address a concerning wave of school fires and student protests across Kenya. Over 60 schools have been temporarily closed due to ongoing instability within the institutions. Several students at Bishop Sulumeti Girls' School in Kakamega were hospitalized after police used teargas to quell unrest, with students protesting water shortages. The family of Zuhura Rama, a Grade 10 student who tragically died in the Utumishi Academy fire, has laid her to rest in Kwale. The devastating incident claimed 16 lives, with investigations ongoing.

President William Ruto has appointed Abdul Bahari Ali, a former Member of Parliament for Isiolo South, as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the Konza Technopolis Development Authority Board. The President also handed a government role to gospel artist Paul Waiganjo as an Advisor on Development Affairs to President Ruto, weeks after Waiganjo ditched the DCP party for UDA. President Ruto separately embarked on a multi-nation European tour to Belgium, Norway, and Finland, aiming to boost trade and attract investment. He also launched the Kenya–Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Brussels, positioning Kenya as a strategic gateway for European investors.

A three-judge bench will rule on Monday regarding the constitutionality of the impeachment proceedings against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. High Court Justice Eric Ogolla revealed specific demands made by Gachagua in a court petition, including an extensive list of entitlements such as two cooks that Gachagua sought from the government. The three-judge bench declined a request to halt the delivery of judgement concerning the impeachment, meaning the judgement will proceed as scheduled. The judgment is expected to shape the country's political and constitutional landscape.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula urged residents of the Western region to support President William Ruto's re-election to ensure the continuation and completion of development projects. Meanwhile, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged leaders from the Western region to aim for the presidency in 2032 rather than seeking the Deputy President position in 2027, believing the region has benefited from its partnership with Ruto's government. Wetang'ula is consolidating his political influence in Western Kenya, positioning himself as a key figure while Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi appears less active locally. These developments represent coordinated political messaging from Western Kenya leaders supporting the Ruto administration.