Court upholds Gachagua's ouster, awards him Sh50m

The High Court has officially dismissed Rigathi Gachagua's request to be reinstated as Deputy President following his recent impeachment. While the judiciary upheld the legality of his removal from office, it acknowledged that his constitutional rights were infringed upon during the legislative process. Consequently, the court ordered the state to pay the former official 50 million shillings in compensation for these violations. This ruling brings a definitive end to his legal challenge regarding his tenure. The decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing political transition within the country.

This ruling sets a legal precedent regarding the balance between parliamentary impeachment powers and the protection of individual constitutional rights.