Gachagua impeachment Stories

Petition seeks removal of DCJ Mwilu over judges’ appointment in Gachagua impeachment case
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Through her legal team, Bashir & Associates Advocates, the petitioner argues that Mwilu acted in excess of her authority under Article 165(4) of the C...

Gachagua quits UDA, blasts ruling party over failed promises and ‘constitutional coup’
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

Gachagua said he could no longer be part of a political outfit that had, in his view, betrayed the ideals it was founded upon and led the country down...

Gachagua to launch new party, vows to unite Mt Kenya, challenge Ruto ahead of polls
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 11, 2025

Gachagua took aim at President Ruto, accusing him of forming smaller parties in an attempt to divide the Mt Kenya region's large voter basket ahead of...

Gachagua hails appeals court ruling, eyes 2027 opposition unity against Ruto
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 11, 2025

Gachagua urged his supporters to pray for unity among opposition leaders, warning that their political rivals are hoping for division.

Court of Appeal orders Koome to appoint new bench to hear Gachagua impeachment case within 14 days
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 09, 2025

“The discretion granted to the Chief Justice by Article 165(4) to empanel a bench is a power solely vested in the Chief Justice. It is the Chief Justi...

Court of Appeal to rule on DCJ Mwilu’s power to appoint judges in Gachagua case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

Mwilu had empanelled Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Fridah Mugambi to hear the case, which sought to determine the legality of Gachagua’s imp...

Over 40 cases challenging Gachagua’s impeachment suspended pending appeal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2025

Gachagua had moved to the appellate court, contesting the authority of Justice Mwilu to appoint a three-judge bench to hear over 40 cases related to h...

Gachagua: I've no problem with DP Kindiki, I'm focused on my own things
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

His remarks come weeks after Deputy President Kindiki also addressed their relationship, insisting that nothing has changed between them.

President Ruto offered me Sh2 billion to resign as DP, Gachagua now claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

Gachagua dismissed fears over being barred from participating in future elections, asserting that he had no obligation to vie for any seat.

UDA blogger: State contracted individuals to tarnish Gachagua, defend Adani, SHA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Kimani alleged that despite being promised Sh250,000 for the assignment, she only received Sh50,000, a fraction of the agreed amount.

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...

Gachagua donates Sh1 million to church amid political donation controversy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

Senator Thang'wa defended the donation clarifying that Gachagua's pledge was made in good faith long before the recent controversy surrounding politic...

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. 

DP Kindiki takes over as new UDA Deputy Party Leader after Gachagua's ouster
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2024

In its resolution, the NEC said that it found that Gachagua cannot hold the position as he stands impeached and cannot perform the duties of the Offic...

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.

Court of Appeal deals blow to Gachagua in plea to bar Kindiki swearing in
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 31, 2024

The High Court bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Antony Mrima, and Freda Mugambi is now at liberty to proceed with making its ruling this afternoo...

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.

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