Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has initiated a legal challenge at the Milimani High Court seeking to overturn his 2024 impeachment and be awarded full salary and benefits.

• Gachagua is requesting the court to overturn the 2024 Senate decision and award him the remuneration he would have received had he completed his term.
• The hearing is being conducted by Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Freda Mugambi.
• The former Deputy President arrived at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday, April 27, 2026, calling the day a "significant milestone".

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has abandoned his attempt to seek reinstatement and is now pushing for a ruling to have his potential impeachment proceedings declared unconstitutional. This development comes amidst ongoing anti-fuel price protests in Nairobi.

• Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is the key figure.
• The legal battle focuses on quashing potential impeachment proceedings.
• The protests against fuel prices are occurring in Nairobi.

Despite ongoing anti-fuel price protests in Nairobi, Deputy President Gachagua is pursuing legal avenues to secure benefits and recognition as the lawful Deputy President, alongside seeking the nullification of any potential impeachment proceedings.

• The Deputy President is seeking formal recognition and associated benefits for his role.
• Deputy President Gachagua is involved in legal proceedings.
• The legal action aims to prevent potential impeachment proceedings and confirm his status.

A legal battle surrounding the removal of Rigathi Gachagua is currently underway. The case is being broadcast live by KTN News Kenya.

• The hearing involves the potential removal of Rigathi Gachagua.
• Key stakeholders include Rigathi Gachagua and KTN News Kenya.
• The proceedings are being provided as a live broadcast.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his spouse, Dorcas Gachagua, have appeared in court for the commencement of legal proceedings challenging his impeachment.

• The case will address petitions contesting the impeachment of the former Deputy President.
• Key figures present include former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his spouse Dorcas Gachagua.
• The hearing is taking place at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi.

Kenya's Judiciary is set to strengthen with the appointment of 37 new judges by President William Ruto. These appointments aim to significantly reduce the substantial backlog of cases plaguing the legal system.

• 37 new judges have been appointed to the High Court and the Environment and Land Court (ELC).
• The appointments were formalized via a gazette notice on April 24, 2026, following a year-long recruitment process.
• This move follows the earlier appointment of 15 Court of Appeal judges in January 2026, creating vacancies that this new batch aims to fill.