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Judiciary’s bid for neutrality in political lynching of former DP Rigathi Gachagua
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 01, 2025

It was evident that judges were keen to avoid being used as shields as political antagonists flexed their muscles right into the courtrooms.

2024: A year of impeachments and how Kenya’s political landscape was tested
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 31, 2024

Among the most notable cases were those of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Governors Kawira Mwangaza (Meru) and Erick Mutai (Kericho).

Meru governor Mwangaza hails court's stay order as her Christmas miracle
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

Mwangaza described the court's decision as the best Christmas gift she could have hoped for.

Court extends orders suspending Mwangaza's impeachment for 120 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The ruling allows her to continue serving in her capacity as a governor while awaiting the full hearing of the case.

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...

Rigathi impeachment: Petitioners allege foul play in Judiciary's e-filing system 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The petitioners alleged that the breakdown was a deliberate attempt to prevent the case from being heard, thus blocking their efforts to halt the Nati...

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...

Court to rule on Governor Kawira Mwangaza's impeachment case on December 18
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

The Council of Governors has thrown its weight behind Mwangaza, describing the impeachment process as malicious and in bad faith.

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...

CS Duale details Gachagua’s political missteps that led to impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2024

Duale asserted that loyalty ultimately yields significant rewards.

High Court to decide Gachagua's fate today, rule on Kindiki's swearing-in
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2024

Gachagua was removed from office on October 17,2024 with President William Ruto nominating Kindiki for the position the following day.

Woe for Gachagua as IEBC distances itself from Kindiki's clearence as DP
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2024

Somane further argued that, even if the commission had a role to play, it could not fulfil it due to the absence of commissioners.

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."

Gachagua files petition to bar High Court from hearing his impeachment case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2024

Gachagua termed one of the High Court rulings erroneous and based on a significant misinterpretation of the Constitution's intent and provisions.

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.