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." The Kenyan Senate is set to appeal a separate High Court ruling that awarded Sh50 million to Gachagua for an infringement of his right to a fair trial, with the question of where the Senate will obtain 50 million shillings being raised. Speaker Amason Kingi has defended the Senate's impeachment proceedings, asserting that the process was conducted properly despite the High Court finding. Opposition and lawyers are challenging the recent verdict regarding Gachagua's ouster, citing significant flaws, while Former Chief Justice David Maraga has publicly questioned the High Court ruling, asserting that the impeachment should have been annulled.