Senior Counsel Paul Muite has urged the High Court to declare former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment unconstitutional, arguing the process was intentionally rushed to evade legal scrutiny.

• Muite alleged the impeachment was expedited to prevent examination for constitutional compliance.
• Key persons involved include Senior Counsel Paul Muite and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
• Notable details include the late-night transmission of the National Assembly's resolution to the Senate and the Speaker convening a sitting before the Senate concluded its role, suggesting pre-arrangement.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has renewed his legal bid against his impeachment at the Milimani High Court, seeking compensation for salary and benefits he claims he was deprived of.

• The case is being heard over a three-day session by a three-judge bench.
• Rigathi Gachagua is seeking payment of salary and benefits totaling the amount he would have earned as Deputy President.
• He is contesting the legality and outcome of his impeachment, alleging violations of his rights and due process.

Lead lawyer Paul Muite argued in the High Court that the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was based on a misinterpretation of Kenya’s presidential system, likening it to a parliamentary vote of no confidence.

• Paul Muite, lead lawyer for the former Deputy President, asserted that Parliament treated the impeachment process incorrectly by using mechanisms suited for a parliamentary system, not Kenya’s presidential constitution.
• The case involves former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his legal team challenging the constitutionality of his removal.
• Gachagua is not seeking reinstatement but the quashing of the impeachment, along with payment of his remaining salary and benefits, and damages.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is challenging his impeachment, arguing the process was unconstitutional and denied him a fair hearing at the Milimani High Court.

• Gachagua is seeking full remuneration and entitlements owed to the Deputy President.
• His legal team, led by Senior Counsel Paul Muite, contends the impeachment proceedings were rushed and violated his rights.
• The case is being heard over a three-day session by a three-judge bench.