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, ruling it was constitutional, while awarding him Sh50 million in damages for violations of his rights. The court found that the Senate violated Gachagua's rights by failing to adjourn proceedings when he fell ill, and that his right to a fair trial was compromised during the impeachment process. However, Gachagua has criticized the compensation as an insult to his fundamental rights and freedoms, calling the judgment a Constitutional coup. His legal team has announced intentions to file an appeal. Lawyers have offered mixed reactions, with some arguing the court should have nullified the impeachment entirely while others labeled the process a flawed but sound decision.