Friday, August 1, 2025 - Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, has suffered a major legal blow after the High Court in Nairobi declined to overturn the swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki as the country’s new Deputy President.
In a ruling issued on Thursday, July 31st, a
three-judge bench led by Justice Anthony Mrima ruled that Gachagua’s
application had been overtaken by events, citing earlier decisions by both the
Court of Appeal and the High Court.
“These applications have been overtaken by events following
the judgment by the Court of Appeal and the ruling of this court,” said Justice
Mrima.
The court also dismissed Gachagua’s second petition seeking
the recusal of the three judges, Justices Mrima, Fridah Mugambi and Eric
Ogolla, from presiding over his impeachment case.
The bench maintained that the Chief Justice has exclusive
authority, under Article 165 of the Constitution, to assign judges to cases.
Further, allegations of bias, conflict of interest, and
abuse of power raised by Gachagua were dismissed for lack of supporting
evidence.
Gachagua, who was impeached in October last year following
approval by both the National Assembly and Senate, is now demanding
compensation from the Government, accusing the current administration of
illegally removing him from office before the end of his term.
The judges cautioned that returning the file to Chief
Justice Martha Koome without valid grounds would risk interference with the
proceedings.
The court will now proceed to consolidate all impeachment
petitions for hearing and final determination.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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