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June 9, 2026
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Embu Boda Boda Operators Protest High Court Verdict On Gachagua’s Impeachment

Embu Boda Boda Operators Protest High Court Verdict On Gachagua’s Impeachment

A wave of protests erupted in Embu Town on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as a section of boda boda operators took to the streets to reject the High Court’s landmark ruling that upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Led by local politician and Embu Senate ..

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Embu Town was rocked by protests as boda boda operators and politician James Ireri rejected the High Court ruling that upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

  • The High Court ordered the Senate to pay Gachagua Ksh50 million in damages for violating his right to a fair hearing, while still upholding the impeachment.
  • James Ireri, an Embu Senate aspirant, led the protest, calling the ruling "misleading and confusing."
  • Demonstrators also announced a recall process against Embu Senator Munyi Mundigi for voting in favour of Gachagua's impeachment.

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