State Opposes Court Review of Former Deputy President's Ouster

The Kenyan government, represented by the Attorney General, urged the High Court not to review the grounds of the former Deputy President's ouster, asserting the matter is not open to judicial review on its merits. Lawyers for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are challenging a Senate decision in court, seeking to overturn his removal from office. The High Court heard arguments on the second day of the hearing regarding the impeachment, with his legal team asserting the process was a parliamentary coup. Petitioners challenged the impeachment, arguing it was a politically motivated purge by the President William Ruto administration to control Mt Kenya politics. The court allowed medical evidence from Gachagua's doctor regarding his health during impeachment proceedings. Gachagua warned that his potential removal could pave the way for political retribution.