Kenyan President William Ruto faces escalating legal and political challenges following the impeachment of his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, sparking a series of legal disputes.

• The removal of Gachagua through impeachment was argued to be conducted in a rushed manner, bypassing the constitutional timeline of **74 days**.
• The president is also navigating legal hurdles regarding a **multibillion** contract awarded to the **Adani Group** and the constitutionality of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF).
• Political pressure mounts as local leaders, like Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, warn that the impeachment could alienate votes in the critical Mt Kenya region ahead of the **2027 elections**.