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HomeDaily NewsFriday, May 8, 2026State Opposes Court Review of Former Deputy President's Ouster - May 2026
Kenya Politics & Government6 stories from 4 sources

State Opposes Court Review of Former Deputy President's Ouster - May 2026

The Kenyan government, represented by the Attorney General, has urged the High Court not to review the grounds of the former Deputy President's ouster, asserting that the matter is not open to judicial review on its merits. Lawyers for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are challenging the Senate decision in court, seeking to overturn his removal from office. His legal team asserted the impeachment process was a "parliamentary coup" during hearings. Petitioners argue the impeachment was a politically motivated purge by the President William Ruto administration to control Mt Kenya politics. Additionally, Gachagua warned that his potential removal could pave the way for political retribution. The court has also allowed medical evidence from Gachagua's doctor regarding his health during the impeachment proceedings.

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Thursday 9:00 PMStandard Politics

No appeal on merits: State insists former DP ouster not open to review by courts

No appeal on merits: State insists former DP ouster not open to review by courts

The Kenyan government, represented by the Attorney General, has urged the High Court not to review the grounds of the former Deputy President's ouster, asserting that the matter is not open to judicial review on its merits.

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Key Highlights

The Kenyan government, represented by the Attorney General, has urged the High Court not to review the grounds of the former Deputy President's ouster, asserting that the matter is not open to judicial review on its merits.

  • The Attorney General insists the former Deputy President's removal is not subject to a merit appeal.
  • Key individuals involved include the Attorney General and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
  • The plea for a merit review was filed by the former Deputy President, with the hearing taking place on May 7, 2026.
Thursday 7:32 PMNTV Kenya (Youtube)First

Gachagua aonya kuondolewa kwake kunaweza kufungua mlango wa kisasi cha kisiasa

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned that his potential removal from office could pave the way for political retribution.

Key Highlights

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned that his potential removal from office could pave the way for political retribution.

  • The Deputy President stated his removal could incite political vengeance.
  • The key figure involved is Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
  • This warning comes amidst ongoing political discussions and potential power shifts within Kenya.
Thursday 7:43 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Gachagua apinga uamuzi wa seneti mahakamani

Gachagua apinga uamuzi wa seneti mahakamani

Gachagua apinga uamuzi wa seneti mahakamani

Lawyers for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are challenging a Senate decision in court, seeking to overturn his removal from office.

Key Highlights

Lawyers for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are challenging a Senate decision in court, seeking to overturn his removal from office.

  • The legal team is asking the High Court to nullify the Senate's resolution.
  • Key figure: former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
  • The case hinges on the alleged process of seeking public opinion prior to the Senate's decision.
Thursday 7:46 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Mahakama yaruhusu ushahidi wa afya wa Gachagua

Mahakama yaruhusu ushahidi wa afya wa Gachagua

Mahakama yaruhusu ushahidi wa afya wa Gachagua

The Kenyan court has allowed medical evidence from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's doctor regarding his health during his impeachment proceedings.

Key Highlights

The Kenyan court has allowed medical evidence from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's doctor regarding his health during his impeachment proceedings.

  • The court's decision permits the introduction of testimony from Dr. Dan Gikonyo.
  • The evidence pertains to Gachagua's health status.
  • This ruling impacts the legal proceedings concerning the former Deputy President.
Friday 12:00 AMStandard Politics

Gachagua impeachment was a parliamentary coup, court told

Gachagua impeachment was a parliamentary coup, court told

The High Court heard arguments on the second day of the hearing regarding the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with his legal team asserting the process was a "parliamentary coup."

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Key Highlights

The High Court heard arguments on the second day of the hearing regarding the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with his legal team asserting the process was a "parliamentary coup."

  • The Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is contesting his impeachment.
  • The case is being heard at Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi.
  • Gachagua's legal team described the impeachment proceedings as a "parliamentary coup."
Thursday 7:41 PMNation Politics

Gachagua impeachment was politically engineered to manage Mt Kenya politics, court told

Gachagua impeachment was politically engineered to manage Mt Kenya politics, court told

Petitioners are challenging the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, arguing it was a politically motivated purge by the President William Ruto administration to control Mt Kenya politics.

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Key Highlights

Petitioners are challenging the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, arguing it was a politically motivated purge by the President William Ruto administration to control Mt Kenya politics.

  • Petitioners claim constitutional safeguards were dismantled to remove a political rival ahead of the 2027 polls.
  • The impeachment process, which saw the National Assembly vote 281-44 and the Senate vote 54-13, is described as a "systematic constitutional collapse."
  • Lawyers argued Parliament acted as an Executive tool, bypassing public participation and court orders in a rushed process.
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