Gachagua Vows to Appeal Court Ruling Upholding His Impeachment - 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 High Court has upheld parliamentary impeachment proceedings against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, a ruling expected to significantly influence Kenyan opposition politics ahead of the next election. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rejected a recent Supreme Court ruling, deeming it unjust and vowing to challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal. Meanwhile, the Kenyan Senate is set to appeal a High Court ruling that awarded Sh50 million to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for an infringement of his right to a fair trial.