Judiciary Explains Letter Alleging Gachagua Sought to Influence Supreme Court
Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached in October 2024 following a motion in the National Assembly and removal by the Senate, with the High Court upholding his removal...
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The Kenyan Judiciary has issued a strong denial, labeling a circulating letter as fake and a deliberate fabrication intended to advance political narratives.
- The letter falsely claimed attempts by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Chief Justice David Maraga, and Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka to influence a Supreme Court matter.
- Chief Justice Martha Koome stated the communication was neither authored nor issued by her office or any authorized Judiciary organ.
- The Judiciary urged the public and media to verify communications through official channels, warning against reliance on fabricated documents.
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EACC Denies Arrest of Gachagua Lawyer Over Sh24.5 Million Bribe - August 2026
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has denied reports of arresting a lawyer representing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in connection with an alleged Sh24.5 million bribe aimed at influencing the Supreme Court. The Kenyan Judiciary has strongly disowned a fabricated letter circulating on social media, which falsely claims to be from Chief Justice Martha Koome, alleging a plot to influence the Supreme Court regarding a petition on the eligibility of impeached public officers. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has launched a strong rebuttal against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, escalating their political rivalry for influence in the Mount Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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