Live: Watch Here A Live Coverage Of Gachagua’s Impeachment Case At Court Of Appeal
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has returned to court in a high-stakes legal battle challenging his impeachment, with proceedings at the Milimani Law Courts drawing national attention.
The case, now before the Court of Appeal of Kenya, is expected to shape constitutional interpretation on the removal of top state officials.
Gachagua, who currently leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), arrived at the court on Monday accompanied by his wife Dorcas Rigathi, his children, and a team of lawyers.
The former deputy president is seeking to overturn his ouster, arguing that the impeachment process was unconstitutional, politically motivated, and marred by serious procedural flaws.
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The matter is being handled by a three-judge bench comprising Justices Erick Ogolla, Anthony Mrima, and Freda Mugambi.
The judges are expected to issue directions on multiple applications filed by various parties and proceed to hear arguments on the substantive petition.
In his filings, Gachagua claims that his impeachment did not meet constitutional standards and that he was denied a fair hearing during proceedings in both the National Assembly of Kenya and the Senate of Kenya.
He further alleges that the process was influenced by bribery and political coercion, claims that have intensified public debate around the integrity of parliamentary oversight.
The case also revisits earlier legal developments, including a ruling delivered on May 9, 2025, when the Court of Appeal quashed a decision by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu to appoint a three-judge bench to hear the initial petition.
Gachagua’s legal team had argued that only the Chief Justice has the constitutional mandate to empanel such a bench.
Legal experts note that the outcome of this case could redefine the boundaries between the Judiciary and Parliament, particularly on matters involving impeachment and separation of powers.
Several applications have already been filed, including requests for conservatory orders and responses from state agencies.
Speaking ahead of the hearing while in Mombasa, Gachagua expressed confidence in the Judiciary, stating that he has assembled a “watertight case” to prove his removal was unlawful. He maintains that justice will ultimately prevail.
Gachagua was impeached in October 2024, becoming Kenya’s first deputy president to be removed from office through impeachment. The ongoing proceedings are therefore being closely watched as a landmark constitutional test.
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