Kenyan Court Confirms Impeachment of Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
Blow for Kenya's ex-deputy president as court upholds his impeachment

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A Kenyan court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, barring him from public office. Despite finding a violation of his rights during the impeachment process, the court awarded him 50 million shillings in compensation. Gachagua plans to appeal the ruling.
- 01The High Court upheld Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment from 2024, barring him from public office.
- 02Gachagua was awarded 50 million shillings ($386,000) for a rights violation during the impeachment process.
- 03He accused the impeachment process of being politically motivated and denied a fair hearing.
- 04The ruling affirms Kithure Kindiki's appointment as Gachagua's replacement.
- 05Gachagua has gained support in Mount Kenya and plans to appeal the court's decision.
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The Kenyan High Court has confirmed the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, preventing him from holding any public office. The court dismissed Gachagua's claims of political bias in the impeachment process but acknowledged a violation of his rights when the Senate did not adjourn after he fell ill during the proceedings. Consequently, the court awarded him 50 million shillings (approximately $386,000) in compensation. Gachagua's impeachment, which occurred in October 2024, was largely driven by accusations of corruption and inciting ethnic divisions, following a fallout with President William Ruto. The court's ruling not only upholds Gachagua's removal but also confirms Kithure Kindiki as his successor. Despite the setback, Gachagua has emerged as a vocal critic of Ruto's government, rallying significant support in his Mount Kenya constituency. He has urged his supporters to remain calm and expressed readiness for any outcome, hinting at a desire to contest in future elections to express public discontent with the current administration.
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Gachagua's impeachment affects Kenya's political landscape, limiting his future political ambitions and influencing public sentiment against the current government.
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