Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his legal battle against his impeachment, returning to court to challenge the process while seeking compensation for lost earnings.
The case is currently being heard at the Milimani High Court before a three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Fred Mugambi, and Antony Mrima. The hearing, scheduled to run over three days, marks a critical stage in the constitutional petition filed by the former Deputy President.
Gachagua, who is attending the proceedings in person, is contesting both the legality and outcome of his removal from office. In his petition, he argues that the impeachment process was flawed and violated constitutional provisions, particularly around due process and fair administrative action.
At the centre of his application is a demand for full remuneration and benefits he says he would have earned had he remained in office. This includes salary, allowances, and other entitlements attached to the position of Deputy President.
His legal team maintains that the impeachment not only removed him from office but also unfairly denied him rightful earnings. They argue that if the court finds the process unlawful, then compensation should follow as part of restoring his rights.
The case has drawn significant public interest, given Gachagua’s prominence in national politics and the weight of constitutional questions raised. It also puts into focus the legal thresholds and procedures required in the impeachment of top state officials.
During the hearings, the court is expected to listen to submissions from both Gachagua’s legal team and representatives of the state, who are defending the legality of the impeachment process. The outcome could set a precedent on how similar cases are handled in future.
The former Deputy President has consistently maintained that his removal from office was unjust and politically motivated, insisting that the process did not meet the standards required under the Constitution.
As the hearings continue, all eyes remain on the court, with the decision expected to have far-reaching implications not only for Gachagua but also for governance and accountability within the country’s leadership structures.
