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Originally published by Nation Politicspolitics
August 18, 2026
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Impeached, but can they still run? Cloud hangs over Gachagua, Mwangaza’s 2027 bids
The Attorney-General left the key question unanswered...
✨ Key Highlights
A legal dispute over whether impeached officials can run for office while challenging their removal remains unresolved after the Attorney-General failed to provide specific guidance to the Supreme Court.
- The case directly impacts former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, both impeached and involved in ongoing litigation.
- The Supreme Court had directed Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor to address specific questions on whether appeals suspend impeachment consequences and affect eligibility for 2027 elections.
- Ms. Oduor advised against proceeding with the advisory opinion, citing existing court decisions and arguing the case lacked novel constitutional questions.
- Lawyers for the applicant, Meru County Assembly Speaker Ayub Bundi, contend the AG did not answer the directed questions, leaving the constitutional uncertainty hanging over future elections.
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