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Supreme Court Ruling on Gachagua's Ouster Amid Probes into Violent Attacks
The Supreme Court of Kenya is set to deliver a ruling regarding the impeachment case of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, which will clarify the constitutional boundaries of judicial authority. Concurrently, the United Opposition has requested a meeting with Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja to address what they claim are 24 attacks targeting their leaders since November 2024, with Gachagua cited as the primary victim. In one recent incident, Gachagua and worshippers were forced to flee a church in Nyeri due to the firing of live bullets and tear gas. Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Maina has denied any involvement in the church attack. Maina instead blamed Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) for instigating the chaos.
Opposition and IEBC Present Demands Ahead of 2027 Elections, Threaten Protests
Kenya's United Opposition has threatened nationwide street protests if the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) fails to address its concerns. Opposition leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, stormed the IEBC offices to present a list of demands. These demands focus on electoral technology, security, and institutional governance, reflecting dissatisfaction with recent by-elections and preparedness for the 2027 General Election. For its part, the IEBC has presented its own "wish list" to the National Assembly. The commission is calling for crucial legal and operational reforms, including stricter laws concerning campaign financing and the enforcement of electoral misconduct, to ensure free and fair polls.
