Gachagua Breaks Silence After High Court Upholds Impeachment, Issues Way Forward
Gachagua's response comes hours after a three-judge bench of the High Court upheld his impeachment by the Senate, but granted him Ksh50 million in compensation for an unfair hearing...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his intention to appeal the High Court decision that upheld his impeachment, asserting that the court misinterpreted the law and disregarded natural justice principles.
- Gachagua plans to file an appeal at the Court of Appeal, potentially proceeding to the Supreme Court if necessary.
- The key individual involved is former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- Gachagua criticizes the court for upholding his impeachment despite acknowledging procedural flaws in the Senate process and violations of his constitutional rights.
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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.
