08/06/2026
⚖️⚖️ Rigathi Gachagua’s Impeachment Upheld. High Court affirms Parliament’s decision but awards KSh 50 million for violations of fair hearing rights.⚖️⚖️🇰🇪🇰🇪
In a landmark judgment delivered on 8 June 2026, the High Court upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, finding that both the National Assembly and Senate acted within the Constitution during the impeachment process. The Court ruled that Parliament followed the required legal procedures, conducted sufficient public participation, and met the constitutional threshold for removal from office.
However, the Court also found that aspects of Gachagua’s right to a fair hearing were violated during the Senate proceedings and awarded him KSh 50 million in compensation, while maintaining that the impeachment itself remains valid.
Key Takeaway:
The judgment reinforces the principle that while impeachment is a political process, it remains subject to constitutional and judicial scrutiny. Parliament’s decision stands, but procedural fairness must always be observed.
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