- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, directly or through representatives, filed more than 20 cases in court to stop his removal from office
- On Tuesday, October 15, Supreme Court Judge Chacha Mwita will make a decision on whether the impeachment case in the Senate will continue or not
- In the case, Gachagua argued that the National Assembly violated his constitutional rights when impeaching him
Nairobi—Controversial Vice President Rigathi Gachagua he is eagerly awaiting the results of the case he filed to stop the removal proceedings of the Senate.
Source: UGC
Supreme Court Judge Chacha Mwita will rule on the Gachagua case on Tuesday, October 15, at 2:30 am.
Why Rigathi Gachagua wants the activities of the Senate to be suspended
Through his legal team led by Paul Muite, Gachagua argued that the National Assembly has violated his constitutional rights and that only the court can save him from impeachment.
Gachagua listed at least 10 grounds he believes were used to support what he describes as a barbaric, unjust and barbaric attack on him.
During the hearing of the case on Monday, October 14, Muite claimed the charges supported by 282 MPs in the National Assembly are unsupported claims, hearsay and pure lies.
He also explained that Parliament did not carry out a meaningful exercise of public participation before his charges were filed.
In his decision, Judge Mwita is expected to either give orders to suspend the activities of the Senate or dismiss the DP's application.
This will be Gachagua's 24th attempt, directly or through representatives, in court to stop his removal from office, while other efforts have failed.
What does Amason Kingi's decision mean for Gachagua
However, regardless of Judge Mwita's decision, the procedures to remove them from the Senate may continue.
On Monday, October 14, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi ruled that Parliament cannot be suspended and that previous objections to court orders do not stop the ongoing proceedings in the Senate.
While giving a decision on a similar issue raised by the governor of Kericho Eric Mutai, Kingi confirmed that no court order can stop the case before the Senate.
Who did Martha Koome appoint to hear the Gachagua case
Meanwhile, the Chief Justice Martha Koome appointed three judges to hear and decide the petition filed by Gachagua against his acquittal.
On Monday, October 14, Koome appointed Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Frida Mugambi to hear the petition filed by the embattled vice president.
In his order he issued in the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court in Nairobi under Petition No. E522 of 2024, Koome followed the instructions given by Justice Lawrence Mugambi.
Justice Ogola will preside over a bench appointed by the Chief Justice. Koome's actions come when the fate of Gachagua's removal is expected to be discussed and decided before the Senate session on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
What else do you need to know about Gachagua's impeachment?
- Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung'wah dismissed claims that Mount Kenya residents hate leaders who support Gachagua's removal.
- Lawyer Kibe Mutai criticized the MPs for accusing the deputy president in a hurry, saying they acted like 'sheep' without reading and understanding the allegations.
- Two politicians have emerged as William Ruto's favorites in the race to succeed Gachagua
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