Court upholds Kenya ex-deputy president's impeachment
Kenya's High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The decision weakens his bid for the presidency, although his lawyers have vowed to challenge the ruling.
A three-judge panel of Kenya's High Court ruled that the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua last year had been carried out "in accordance with the constitutional procedure". The decision endangers Gachagua's bid for the 2027 presidential election and has reignited internal-coalition debates in his Democracy Alliance Party (DAP-K).
Gachagua's lawyers told the court they would "appeal after a detailed review of the judgment". Counsel Paul Muite said the ruling "reflected political will". President William Ruto said in a statement after the decision that he "respects the rule of law", while opposition Azimio coalition spokesperson Robert Mbui thanked the court "for ruling within institutional independence".
University of Nairobi political-science professor Karuti Kanyinga said the decision "completely redraws the political map for 2027". The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission said the appeal process needs to conclude before any fresh candidacy filing. The Court of Appeal is expected to publish its hearing schedule within the next month.
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