DP Gachagua impeachment Stories

Registrar gazettes UDA's proposed ouster of Gachagua as deputy party leader, seeks public feedback
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

UDA members and the general public now have seven days, until January 30, 2025, to submit written objections or comments on the change, as outlined in...

Gachagua impeachment: Court declines application to delay hearing of petitions
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 23, 2025

Justice Ogola said there are no orders from the court of appeal stopping his bench from further proceeding with determining the issues before it and i...

SHA, Finance Bill, Gachagua impeachment top Google’s most popular searches by Kenyans in 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 10, 2024

The Gachagua impeachment, the US Elections 2024, Haiti, Cyclone Hidaya, Starlink Kenya, Gen Z, SHIF and Ford Foundation rounded off the top 10 most se...

Activists seek to use Gachagua's impeachment to buttress petition to remove Ruto
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 14, 2024

Nyamwamu says Kenyan people who hired the President and his deputy should have the power to fire them. 

Judiciary faces allegations of e-filing sabotage in petition linked to Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2024

According to the petitioners, the e-filing system experienced a sudden breakdown on October 18, the same day the National Assembly voted to confirm Pr...

High Court lifts orders barring swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President
Amina Wako  |  Oct 31, 2024

Kindiki’s swearing-in is now expected to proceed without further delays.

Gachagua’s legal team seeks to uphold order barring Kindiki swearing-in
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

Lawyer Ongoya criticised President William Ruto's swift moves leading to the October 18, 2024 vote, calling it "unprecedented."

Kindiki's swearing-in delayed again as High Court pushes hearing to next week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2024

The court pushed the hearing regarding the lifting of conservatory orders that prevent his swearing-in to Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 10 am.

Blow to Gachagua as judges decline to quit hearing impeachment petition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2024

The lawyers questioned the judges' ability to provide a fair and impartial ruling.

Why Ruto's lawyers have withdrawn from Gachagua impeachment case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 24, 2024

The lawyer cited a previous Supreme Court ruling which determined that the President could not be enjoined in any legal proceedings, including those f...

State, Parliament seek to lift ban on Kindiki being sworn in as DP
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2024

This appeal comes as interim orders from the Kerugoya Court are set to expire on Thursday.

High Court upholds DCJ Mwilu's formation of three-judge bench in Gachagua impeachment case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 23, 2024

"We do not find any fault in the DCJ assigning judges to sit on this bench, more so when the CJ has not raised any red flag."

Kindiki skips Parliament as uncertainity sorrounds Gachagua impeachment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2024

Kindiki was set to appear before the Senate alongside Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, both of whom failed to attend the session.

High Court adjourns as Gachagua lawyers demand clarity on three-judge bench formation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 22, 2024

Gachagua had sought clarification on how DCJ Philomena Mwilu selected the three-judge panel without an order by the Chief Justice.

Ruto challenges High Court's powers to hear Gachagua petitions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 22, 2024

The impeached Deputy President moved to court to block nominated deputy president Kithure Kindiki from being sworn into office.

UDA announces plans to expel Gachagua from party
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 22, 2024

UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar on Monday revealed that Gachagua is no longer recognised as the party's deputy leader.

"Please don't kill us!" Gachagua pleads after alleging assassination attempts on his life
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 20, 2024

Gachagua alleged that there were multiple attempts on his life even before his impeachment motion.

The rise and fall of Kenya’s second deputy president Rigathi Gachagua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2024

Barely six months into his term as deputy president, Gachagua declared himself the guardian of the State House. 

Kingi swiftly gazettes Gachagua's removal after senators impeach him
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2024

Gachagua, currently admitted to the Karen Hospital, was ousted after senators voted in favour of five of the 11 grounds for his removal.

DP Gachagua to be admitted for 48-72 hours over chest pains, Karen Hospital says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2024

Dr. Gikonyo reaffirmed that Gachagua was being treated according to standard medical procedures.

WATCH: DP Gachagua's Senate impeachment trial
Dennis Tarus  |  Oct 17, 2024

The day will culminate in a debate on the motion regarding Gachagua's proposed removal from office followed by the crucial vote that is set to determi...

Final Showdown: Gachagua to take the stand ahead of Senate vote on impeachment trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2024

Thursday's session will allow him to contest the 11 charges brought against him using evidence, affidavits, and witness testimonies, with Gachagua bei...

Senate allows additional evidence in DP Gachagua's impeachment proceedings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 16, 2024

Kingi emphasised that all parties had been instructed to indicate "any other evidence" when submitting their responses.

"I'm not guilty!" Gachagua denies all 11 charges against him in impeachment trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

Deputy President has been accused among other counts, persistently made statements threatening to discriminate against sections of the Kenyan populati...

National Assembly to hold special sitting Friday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

The purpose of the Friday sittings as read by the Majority Whip will be to consider "priority business", including mediated Bills.

Court declines to stop DP Gachagua's Senate impeachment trial
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 16, 2024

The three judges said they are being called upon to anticipate the outcome of a process yet to be completed, adding that Gachagua’s application is pre...

WATCH: Senate impeachment hearing of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
Dennis Tarus  |  Oct 16, 2024

The DP is set for a crucial battle in the Senate as he faces 11 charges in an impeachment motion including gross violation of the Constitution, gross...

DP Gachagua's date with destiny as Senate impeachment trial begins
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

The embattled DP is now looking to rally at least 23 senators to his side to counter the impeachment threat looming over him.

Kenya’s presidents have a long history of falling out with their deputies – Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment would be no surprise
The Conversation  |  Oct 14, 2024

Historically, presidents have fired their deputies. But the adoption of a new constitution in 2010, saw the introduction of a process for impeachment...

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