Kenya's high court holds impeachment of deputy president was constitutional

Kenya's High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ruling that Parliament acted within its constitutional mandate. Judges, however, found that his right to a fair hearing was violated and awarded him compensation. A three-judge bench of Kenya's High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, bringing a major legal challenge to an end while reinforcing Parliament's authority over the impeachment process. The court ruled that impeachment is primarily a legislative function and that judges cannot substitute Parliament's judgment on the grounds for removing a deputy president from office. While acknowledging procedural concerns, the judges said the final outcome remained valid under the Constitution.
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