Explained: Why Gachagua Can Still Run for President Despite Court Ruling
Many believed that after the High Court delivered a landmark ruling against Gachagua, he was automatically barred from seeking any public office, including the presidency...
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Despite a recent High Court ruling upholding his impeachment, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is still eligible to run for president in 2027, according to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Charles Kanjama.
- The LSK President, Charles Kanjama, clarified that Gachagua can still vie for any seat, including the presidency.
- According to Article 99(3) of the Constitution, disqualification from office only occurs after all legal avenues of appeal are exhausted.
- Gachagua's legal team has indicated they will appeal the ruling to the Court of Appeal, meaning his eligibility is unaffected during pending appeals.
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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.
