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June 9, 2026
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High Court urges Parliament to enact clear impeachment law for Deputy President

High Court urges Parliament to enact clear impeachment law for Deputy President

A three-judge bench of the High Court has called on Parliament to promptly enact a clear statutory framework for the impeachment of a Deputy President under the Constitution, in a landmark judgment stemming from petitions challenging the removal of former Deputy President Rigathi..

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The High Court has urged Parliament to create a clear law for impeaching a Deputy President, following petitions challenging the removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

  • The court issued a declaratory order affirming the constitutional need for a dedicated statutory framework under Article 150.
  • The High Court awarded former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua KSh 50 million in constitutional damages from the Senate for a violation of his right to a fair trial.
  • While the court upheld the Senate's impeachment resolution, it found his right to a fair hearing was violated when an adjournment was denied.

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