Gachagua Heads to Court of Appeal, Calls Impeachment a Constitutional Coup - June 2026

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua plans to appeal to the Court of Appeal following a High Court decision that upheld his impeachment by the Senate, labeling the process a "constitutional coup." High-profile court rulings concerning his impeachment have ignited significant legal and constitutional debates. The Senate has moved to appeal a Sh50 million award to Gachagua for an infringement of his right to a fair trial. Opposition and lawyers are challenging the verdict, citing significant flaws, while Speaker Amason Kingi has defended the Senate's impeachment proceedings, asserting the process was conducted properly.