The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

C
Originally published by Capital News
📰 Read Full Article
top
June 8, 2026
3h ago

Court upholds Gachagua impeachment, affirms Kindiki appointment but awards ex-DP Sh50mn

Court upholds Gachagua impeachment, affirms Kindiki appointment but awards ex-DP Sh50mn

The High Court has upheld Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment and affirmed Kithure Kindiki's appointment as Deputy President, while awarding the former DP Sh50 million in damages over Senate procedural violations...

✨ Key Highlights

The High Court on Monday upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ruling the process constitutional but awarding him KSh50 million for rights violation.

  • The court found the impeachment process constitutionally valid and final, distinguishing it from a governor's impeachment.
  • Rigathi Gachagua was awarded KSh50 million in constitutional damages by the Senate for infringement of his right to a fair hearing.
  • The court also affirmed the legality of Prof. Kithure Kindiki's appointment as the new Deputy President.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Capital News

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement

Related News

High Court upholds Rigathi Gachagua impeachment
top3h ago

High Court upholds Rigathi Gachagua impeachment

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.

T
The Standard
📰 Read Full Story
Court Rules on Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment Case
top4h ago

Court Rules on Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment Case

The High Court has upheld the Senate's impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, dismissing petitions that challenged his removal from office.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
High court finds that the Senate violated Gachagua's rights by failing to adjourn when he fell ill
Video

High court finds that the Senate violated Gachagua's rights by failing to adjourn when he fell ill

N
NTV Kenya (Youtube)
4h ago
President Ruto Meets EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Brussels, Belgium
Video

President Ruto Meets EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Brussels, Belgium

T
The Star (Youtube)
5h ago
Gachagua Impeachment: High Court holds that National Assembly conducted proper public participation
Video

Gachagua Impeachment: High Court holds that National Assembly conducted proper public participation

N
NTV Kenya (Youtube)
6h ago
Advertisement