Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has announced plans to return to court to challenge his impeachment, insisting the process that removed him from office was unlawful.
Speaking in Bamburi, Gachagua said he has assembled a strong legal case and expressed confidence that the judiciary will deliver justice.
“We Have a Watertight Case”
Gachagua maintained that his removal from the Deputy President’s office was unconstitutional and vowed to file a fresh petition.
“I will be in court from tomorrow to Wednesday to file a petition challenging that illegal process… We have faith in our judicial system to give justice,” he said.
He also revealed that the impeachment process took an emotional toll on his family, stating that his children were deeply affected by the events.
Kalonzo Backs Legal Challenge
The move has been backed by Kalonzo Musyoka, who claimed the court case will expose alleged irregularities during the impeachment process.
Kalonzo alleged that some lawmakers were bribed to support the motion, claiming that amounts ranging between KSh10 million and KSh20 million were exchanged—claims yet to be independently verified.
Court of Appeal Ruling and Legal Dispute
The renewed legal push comes after the Court of Appeal of Kenya on May 9, 2025, quashed a decision by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu to appoint a three-judge bench to hear the initial petition.
Gachagua’s legal team had argued that only the Chief Justice has the authority to constitute such a bench, rendering the earlier appointment unconstitutional.
As a result, proceedings in the case were halted, leaving the matter unresolved.
Political Implications
Gachagua made history in October 2024 as the first Deputy President to be impeached under Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, serving the shortest term in the position.
He has since aligned himself with opposition leaders in a United Opposition coalition aiming to challenge William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
