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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [File, Standard]
High Court in Nairobi has upheld Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment but awarded him Sh50 million after finding the Senate violated his right to a fair hearing during the proceedings.
A three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi ruled on Monday, June 8, that Parliament acted within the Constitution in removing the former Deputy President from office, dismissing petitions challenging the October 2024 impeachment.
The judges held that impeachment proceedings are subject to judicial scrutiny and rejected arguments that the doctrine of separation of powers barred the court from reviewing Parliament's actions.
