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Court upholds dismissal of Gachagua’s staff after impeachment
Amina Wako  |  May 30, 2025

The judge ruled that the government did not violate the constitutional rights of the affected employees.

Businessman moves to court to stop three-judge bench from hearing Gachagua’s impeachment case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

Aura wants all related matters paused until his application is heard, insisting only a reconstituted bench can deliver justice in such a high-stakes c...

Gachagua defends election chaos remarks, blames Ruto allies for "misinterpretation"
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

Gachagua says his statements were taken out of context, insisting he only meant that President William Ruto would lose the election regardless of who...

CJ Koome retains three-judge bench to hear Gachagua petitions
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 23, 2025

On May 9, the Court of Appeal overturned Deputy CJ Philomena Mwilu's decision to appoint a three-judge bench to hear consolidated petitions filed by t...

Lawyer files petition to stop withdrawal of Rigathi Gachagua impeachment cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 20, 2025

Maleya, in response, insists that since the petitions raised critical constitutional and governance issues, they should not be withdrawn and instead b...

Gachagua reveals why Ruto’s photos still hang in his home: ‘A constant reminder of betrayal’
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

According to Gachagua, the decision to keep President Ruto's photos was deliberate, meant to constantly remind him not to trust people blindly.

From power to peace: Gachagua finds joy in rural life after impeachment as DP
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

If his impeachment was intended to end his political journey, Gachagua sees it instead as the start of a new, more purposeful chapter—one that begins...

Gachagua withdraws pre-impeachment petitions, focuses on challenging ouster in court
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 16, 2025

Gachagua intends to continue with petitions urging the High Court to find his impeachment was not constitutional and therefore invalidate it.

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.

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