Judicial Bombshell: Kenyan Court Stops Deputy President Gachagua’s Impeachment, Sparks Controversy

Judicial Bombshell: Kenyan Court Stops Deputy President Gachagua’s Impeachment, Sparks Controversy

The Kenyan High Court has temporarily suspended the Senate’s decision to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. This ruling follows Gachagua’s appeal to the court, where he highlighted “monumental constitutional issues” in the impeachment process.…CONTINUE READING 

The suspension, granted by Justice Chacha Mwita, will remain in place until Gachagua’s petition is heard. Gachagua was impeached by the Senate on Thursday night while he was hospitalized, with 281 MPs voting in favor and one abstaining. He faced 11 charges, and the Senate upheld five.

The court also halted the appointment of a new Deputy President. President William Ruto had nominated Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki as Gachagua’s replacement, and the National Assembly approved the nomination on Friday. Justice Mwita explained that the petition raised critical constitutional concerns regarding the rule of law and human rights, justifying the temporary suspension until the matter is revisited on October 24.