High Court upholds Rigathi Gachagua impeachment
High Court upholds Gachagua's impeachment, orders Senate to pay former DP Sh50m for violating his rights during the ouster process...
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The High Court in Nairobi has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ruling that Parliament acted within the Constitution. However, the court awarded Gachagua Sh50 million for a violation of his right to a fair hearing during the Senate proceedings.
- The High Court awarded Rigathi Gachagua Sh50 million in damages.
- Key individuals involved are former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the Senate.
- The court found the Senate violated Gachagua's right to a fair hearing by declining to adjourn proceedings for written submissions.
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High Court upholds Gachagua impeachment, awards ex-DP Sh50mn for rights violation - June 2026
The High Court in Nairobi upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ruling that Parliament acted within the Constitution but awarding him Sh50 million in damages for violation of his right to a fair hearing during Senate proceedings. The court found the Senate failed to adjourn when Gachagua fell ill, violating his rights. The Senate has announced plans to appeal the Sh50 million payout. Gachagua has rejected the award as an insult and vowed to appeal the ruling, asserting the court misinterpreted the law and disregarded natural justice principles. Multiple lawyers have reacted to the ruling, with some praising it as sound and others criticizing it as a violation of constitutional principles. Separately, the Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama stated Gachagua remains eligible to run for president in 2027 despite the impeachment.
