High Court Upholds Gachagua’s Impeachment, Awards Him Ksh 50 Million for Rights Violations

 

Mixed verdict for Gachagua as court affirms impeachment and grants compensation.

Article by: Babz Abdul-Raheem.

Date: June 09,2026.

The High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, bringing to a close one of Kenya’s most significant constitutional and political battles in recent years.

In a landmark ruling, the court found that while the impeachment process itself was lawful and constitutional, certain aspects of the proceedings violated Gachagua’s fundamental rights. As a result, the judges awarded the former Deputy President Ksh 50 million in constitutional damages, to be paid by the Senate.

The judgment affirms the decision by the National Assembly and the Senate to remove Gachagua from office, rejecting arguments that the impeachment lacked legal basis. The court held that the institutions acted within their constitutional mandate in considering and ultimately approving the impeachment motion.

However, the judges also determined that some procedural actions during the process infringed on Gachagua’s constitutional rights, warranting compensation. The court emphasized that constitutional bodies must adhere to due process and protect individual rights, even when carrying out their oversight and accountability functions.

The ruling is expected to have far-reaching implications for future impeachment proceedings in Kenya, setting a precedent on the balance between parliamentary authority and the protection of constitutional rights.

Political leaders and legal experts are now analyzing the judgment, which simultaneously validates the impeachment while holding the Senate accountable for rights violations committed during the process.

The decision marks a significant chapter in Kenya’s constitutional history and is likely to influence ongoing debates about governance, accountability, and the rule of law.