In a recent ruling, the High Court in Nairobi declined to overturn the swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President, stating that Rigathi Gachagua's plea was "overtaken by events." Following the judgment, Gachagua is now demanding full compensation from the government, alleging he was prematurely removed from office.

• A three-judge bench, including Judge Anthony Mrima, delivered the ruling on Thursday, July 31.
• The court rejected Gachagua's request to have Judges Anthony Mrima, Fridah Mugambi, and Eric Ogolla recuse themselves, citing the Chief Justice's mandate under Article 165 of the Constitution.
• Gachagua was impeached in October last year after both the National Assembly and the Senate upheld a special motion filed by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse.