Muite Presses Court to Set Impeachment Precedent

"On the basis of the political question and the right to a fair trial, this is a petition that I plead this honourable court should allow,” Muite submitted. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's legal team, led by Senior Counsel Paul Muite, urged a three-judge bench to set a precedent on the legality and constitutional fairness of impeachment processes.

Paul Muite argued that the public participation in the impeachment process was a "sham" and did not meet constitutional thresholds.
The case challenges the impeachment process due to alleged failure to adhere to constitutional and procedural requirements during October 2024 parliamentary proceedings.
The court is expected to deliver its judgment on June 8.

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