High Court Rejects Gachagua’s Bid

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Justice Chacha Mwita’s ruling now paved the way for a trial that will go down on record as one of the defining moments in Gachagua’s political life.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.Photo by The Star Kenya.

By Robert Mutasi

It’s a monumental blow to the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as the High Court ruled against his move to have halted impeachment hearings the Senate had launched against him.

Justice Chacha Mwita’s ruling now paved the way for a trial that will go down on record as one of the defining moments in Gachagua’s political life.

The Deputy President had sought a conservatory order from the court to bar the Senate from proceeding with the impeachment trial scheduled to kick off this Wednesday, October 16.

His legal team argued that the impeachment process was politically motivated and defied constitutional principles. However, the court did not find merit in the arguments.

“Having considered the application and arguments by parties, the constitution, and the precedent, the prayer for the grant of conservatory order is hereby declined,” Justice Mwita said in a ruling.

The judge felt that constitutional processes should be allowed to complete their course, indicating that the court would not stop the Senate’s role in the matter.

A group of lawmakers filed the impeachment motion against Gachagua, accusing the Deputy President of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and undermining the rule of law.

These accusations have blown up a political storm in Kenya, with supporters of Gachagua dismissing the charges as part of a broader strategy aimed at weakening his influence within the government.

The rejection of Gachagua’s bid to block the trial at the Senate is being seen as one major coup for his political opponents, who argue that the impeachment process is for accountability of the Deputy President.

Gachagua’s allies, however, have criticized it, claiming that it is a sabotage against his leadership.

The trial is expected to start in a few days, and the political temperature in Kenya is still boiling.

The impeachment process will undoubtedly prove a far-reaching interest, given the fact that this may alter the current leadership structure of the country and the future of its politics.

Gachagua faces possible removal from office if found guilty, an action that will continue weakening the ties among members within the ruling party and may initiate early elections.

Kenyans are bracing themselves for a period of high political uncertainty with the looming trial. The outcome of the impeachment proceedings may likely alter power dynamics in the country, especially when less than a year remains before the next general elections.

For now, the focus is still on the Senate, which is set to deliberate on one of the highest-profile impeachment cases in Kenyan history.

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