No appeal on merits: State insists former DP ouster not open to review by courts
The Attorney General on Thursday urged the High Court not to entertain a merit review plea filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua...
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The Kenyan government, represented by the Attorney General, has urged the High Court not to review the grounds of the former Deputy President's ouster, asserting that the matter is not open to judicial review on its merits.
- The Attorney General insists the former Deputy President's removal is not subject to a merit appeal.
- Key individuals involved include the Attorney General and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- The plea for a merit review was filed by the former Deputy President, with the hearing taking place on May 7, 2026.
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State opposes court review of former Deputy President Gachagua's impeachment - May 2026
The Attorney-General has urged the High Court not to review the grounds of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's ouster, asserting the matter is not open to judicial review on its merits. Gachagua's legal team has argued the impeachment was a "parliamentary coup" and challenged the Senate decision in court. Petitioners have also argued the impeachment was politically engineered by President William Ruto's administration to control Mt Kenya politics. Meanwhile, the court has allowed medical evidence from Gachagua's doctor regarding his health during the impeachment proceedings. Gachagua has warned that his potential removal could pave the way for political retribution.
