High Court upholds impeachment of former DP Rigathi Gachagua, but awards him Sh50m damages - June 2026

The High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, but the court has awarded him Sh50 million in damages. The High Court has also ruled that the Senate violated Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's rights by failing to adjourn proceedings when he fell ill. Lawyer Wangui has asserted that Deputy President Gachagua's right to a fair trial was compromised during his impeachment proceedings. However, Lawyer Tom Ojienda has lauded the High Court's decision to uphold the impeachment as a sound decision. The High Court has additionally ruled that Deputy President Gachagua was properly nominated, dismissing a case that sought to challenge his position.