Rigathi Gachagua continues to fight a court case challenging his removal from office. State officials managing government accounts have deleted the official online presence of his office. Although the courts still legally recognize him as Deputy President, they erased content identifying him in the role. The Deputy President’s official X account has lost its blue […]
Rigathi Gachagua criticized the fast handling of his impeachment case. In a letter to the High Court’s deputy registrar, Gachagua questioned the formation of a three-judge bench without Chief Justice Martha Koome’s approval. He stated that the bench, appointed by Koome, convened on Saturday to handle an application to overturn an order stopping Interior Minister […]
Gachagua faced setbacks during the first day of his Senate impeachment trial. Speaker Amason Kingi dismissed several objections from Gachagua’s legal team, weakening their defense. Gachagua’s lawyers, led by Senior Counsel Paul Muite and Mr. Elisha Ongoya, tried to block new evidence and witnesses. They also objected to Senior Counsel James Orengo’s participation, arguing that […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faces a critical showdown in the Senate. He fights to block his impeachment. The National Assembly voted against him, with 282 MPs in favor. Gachagua now needs at least 23 senators to support him. He hopes divisions in politics and his Mt. Kenya base will help his case. Gachagua relies on […]
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai narrowly escaped removal from office during a tense five-hour Senate session. His lawyer, Katwa Kigen, raised a preliminary objection, claiming the county assembly failed to meet the two-thirds majority required for impeachment. This argument cut short the planned two-day trial. As the session approached its conclusion, senators had to decide whether […]
Rigathi Gachagua has filed a petition to stop the Senate from acting on the impeachment request from the National Assembly. Chief Justice Martha Koome has been asked to form a judicial panel to examine the issues raised. Gachagua aims to secure an order that halts any Senate progress on the impeachment. Judge Mwita has set […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has gathered a team of top lawyers for his impeachment defense. This team includes attorneys who once represented former President Uhuru Kenyatta in election cases. Today, the National Assembly will discuss the impeachment motion against Gachagua. He plans to appear in the evening to address allegations of serious constitutional violations before […]
After several court defeats in his impeachment fight, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua turns to the Senate. His allies also seek help from President William Ruto to mediate a solution. Some MPs plan to withdraw their support during the final vote in the National Assembly. Still, Gachagua’s chances there seem slim. Gachagua needs 117 MPs to […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua impeachment motion has signaled the collapse of his alliance with President William Ruto. Months of internal disputes led to this, with Gachagua accusing Ruto of allowing his close allies to harass him. Backed by 291 National Assembly members, the motion accuses Gachagua of constitutional violations and inflammatory remarks. He also faces […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua vowed not to resign despite impeachment efforts. He accused President William Ruto of pushing MPs to remove him. Gachagua said he and Mt. Kenya people have heavily invested in the government. He urged Ruto to clarify if Mt. Kenya votes are no longer needed. Speaking in Ngurubani, Kirinyaga County, he also […]
