Gachagua’s Impeachment: Eyes On the Three Bench Judges
The ruling is expected to determine the legality and constitutionality of the impeachment process and could have far-reaching political implications.
DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua. Photo/Courtesy
By Eve N Njeri
The high court today, Monday 8th 2026 is set for, the final ruling on the former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua impeachment case.
This ruling is coming about 20 months after the Democracy for the Citizen Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua filed his petition seeking impeachment in October 2024.
The bench has three judges; Eric Ogolla, Antony Mrima and Frida Mugambi, and they are expected to deliver the judgment at the Milimani law courts. They will be looking at whether the impeachment followed the constitution, and whether the process carried out by the national assembly and the senate complied with the law.
Gachagua’s legal team moved to the court through a petition, saying the process was rushed and flawed, like it skipped important steps. Rigathi Gachagua also said that the public participation element by parliament did not hit the constitutional thresholds needed to remove a state officer from office.
Further, the petition claims that Rigathi Gachagua was denied a fair hearing, arguing that the standing orders were ignored in a hurry, to push through the 11 counts brought against him.
Even though Gachagua earlier dropped a bid to reclaim the deputy president’s seat, his current petition is still asking for strong legal remedies as well as financial compensation. He wants the court to declare that his impeachment was unconstitutional and illegal, with the idea of clearing his name ahead of future political pursuits. He is also seeking damages that equal the full salary and benefits he would have earned for the rest of his five year term, up to 2027.
On Sunday, June 7 during a church service at PCEA Muteero church in Karen, Nairobi, Gachagua talked with confidence about the judiciary while also making clear that he is ready for whatever decision comes.
“Tomorrow the verdict will be out, and we are ready for whatever outcome. If the three judges hold that we were treated unfairly and against the law and the constitution, and lift the impeachment, we shall be grateful to God. If the ruling goes the other way it is still okay. We will still have an opportunity to go to the court of appeal,” Gachagua said.
Gachagua then urged his supporters to stay steady, no matter what the court decides, whether the outcome favours him or not. He said they should channel any political grievances at the ballot next year.
All eyes are on the High Court today, because this long awaited verdict is expected to permanently reshape Rigathi Gachagua’s political path destiny.
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