Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua urges calm ahead of High Court ruling on impeachment case

Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua urges calm ahead of High Court ruling on impeachment case
Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua urges calm ahead of High Court ruling on impeachment case - DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua arrives for Sunday service at PCEA Muteero Church in Karen, Nairobi on June 7, 2026. (Photo: X/Rigathi Gachagua)
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua arrives for Sunday service at PCEA Muteero Church in Karen, Nairobi on June 7, 2026. (Photo: X/Rigathi Gachagua)

Gachagua urges supporters to remain peaceful and respect the rule of law as High Court prepares to rule on petitions challenging his 2024 impeachment.

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged his supporters to remain calm ahead of Monday’s High Court ruling on petitions challenging his impeachment as Deputy President.
Speaking during a church service in Karen on Sunday, Gachagua appealed for peace and respect for the rule of law as a three-judge bench prepares to determine the legality and constitutionality of his removal from office in October 2024.
“I want to urge my supporters across the country, irrespective of the outcome, to remain calm and peaceful,” Gachagua said.

More To Read

He cautioned his supporters against any form of violence or unlawful conduct, urging them to channel frustrations through constitutional and democratic means.
“I ask my supporters to suppress their anger because we are peaceful people and we believe in doing things peacefully. I want to ask our supporters who are angry with what is happening in Kenya not to do anything violent, anything that is against the law,” he said.
Advertisement
Gachagua, who was impeached by the Senate on October 17, 2024, after being found guilty of charges including violation of the Constitution and gross misconduct, has challenged the process in court, arguing that he was denied a fair hearing and that public participation was inadequate.

Latest Stories

He expressed confidence in the judiciary and the three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Freda Mugambi and Anthony Mrima.
“We are ready for whatever outcome. If the three judges rule that we were treated unfairly and against the law and the Constitution and lift the impeachment, we shall be grateful to God,” he said.
He added that he would pursue further legal remedies if the ruling does not go in his favour.
“If the ruling goes the other way, it is still okay. We still have an opportunity to go to the Court of Appeal and follow the legal remedies that have been provided by the Constitution,” he said.

Other Topics To Read

Top Stories Today

Comments

0
Loading comments...

Trending

News | |
Coast | |
City Affairs | |
News | |
Africa | |
Politics | |
Middle-East | |
Football | |
News | |
Somalia | |

Latest Stories

Auditor General ordered to probe Sh21 billion NHIF claims reserve over irregular payment allegations
Headlines | |
Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua urges calm ahead of High Court ruling on impeachment case
Headlines | |
Seven dead, 27 critically injured in Salama multi-vehicle crash on Mombasa–Nairobi Highway
Headlines | |
Israel bombs Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan after Iranian missile attacks in response to Beirut strikes
Headlines | |
Ramaphosa launches hardline immigration crackdown as South Africa tightens borders
Africa | |
Somalia’s former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed alleges political pressure, utility cuts at his compound
Headlines | |
Police in Kibra arrest suspected Panga Squad kingpin in Laini Saba crackdown
City Affairs | |
Bajaber and Okoth braces power Harambee Stars to emphatic victory over Lesotho
Football | |
𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐞- Activists push for tougher child protection laws amid rising disappearances
Videos | |
Boko Haram releases 416 abducted women and children in Nigeria’s Borno State
Africa | |
Basic Education PS Julius Bitok urges schools to postpone mock exams amid student unrest
Education | |
Elim White, Shabana Starlets earn promotion as Zone B dominates Women’s NSL playoffs
Football | |

Popular Stories This Week

Heavy rains forecast across Kenya this weekend, residents urged to take precautions
Charity Kilei |
Blatant disregard of court orders by state reduces Kenya to theatre of impunity
Ragow Khamis Musa |
Tanzania bans use of foreign currencies for local transactions
Maureen Kinyanjui |
Amid party turmoil, Edwin Sifuna says he’s staying put and won’t resign from ODM leadership
Lucy Mumbi |
Pakistan working on second round of US-Iran peace talks - reports
DW News |
Turkish airlines to suspend 18 international routes starting May
Mary Wambui |
Historical legacy: The uneasy Kenya–South Africa relationship explained
Mwangi Maina |
KMTC announces 5,000 training slots for March 2025 intake
Charles Adinda |
State directs Saccos to cover losses from KUSCCO scandal
Eastleigh Voice Reporter |
How the war in Iran has brought European countries closer together – without Trump
The Conversation |
Defence CS Soipan Tuya among 52 graduates at National Defence College ceremony
Mary Wambui |
UN warns organised crime in Africa’s illicit gold trade threatens global security
Mary Wambui |
Denmark suspends green-sector work permit processing for applicants from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Rachael Mutabasi |
Govt to slash civil servants’ hardship allowances in policy overhaul, saving Sh6bn annually
Maureen Kinyanjui |
Oil tanker hijacked by suspected pirates off Somalia coast, 17 crew held hostage
Rachael Mutabasi |
What changed in 15 days? Kenya quietly moves ex-KRA boss Humphrey Wattanga from Pretoria to Ottawa
Mwangi Maina |
Ex-Kenya Simbas ace Joshua Weru signs with NFL's Philadelphia Eagles
Bashir Mbuthia |
Global oil prices surge as US–Iran peace talks stall
Rachael Mutabasi |
President Ruto leads Kenya in celebrating Sawe’s historic sub-two London Marathon run
Lucy Mumbi |
JSC nominates Justice Mohamed Warsame for appointment to Supreme Court of Kenya
Carolyne Kubwa |
Eliud Kipchoge hails historic marathon day as Sawe breaks two-hour barrier
Amina Wako |
UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment
The Conversation |
Gachagua impeachment challenged in Court as lawyers allege constitutional violations
Carolyne Kubwa |
Forgot your Safaricom number? Here is a simple way to get it
Margaret Wanjiru |
Iran foreign minister leaves Pakistan, casting doubt over US–Iran indirect talks
Bashir Mbuthia |
Ghana rejects Sh14 billion US health deal over data access concerns
Bashir Mbuthia |
Marathon world record holder Sawe receives heroic welcome after historic London Marathon triumph
Erick Kariuki |
Businesses closed, Nairobi–Garissa buses halted over Mwingi clashes
Abdirahman Khalif |
OpenAI reportedly building AI-powered smartphone to rival iPhone
Margaret Wanjiru |
Fuel prices in the East African region in Kenyan shillings
Charity Pancras |