Battle for Political Survival: Gachagua’s Case Hits Day Three

Former impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday returned to court in Nairobi as the legal battle over his historic ouster entered a critical stage at the Milimani Law Courts.

The proceedings, which resumed on May 13, 2026, marked the third day of hearings in a case that has drawn national attention due to its far-reaching political and constitutional implications.

Gachagua, who served as Kenya’s second in command between 2022 and 2024, is challenging the legality of his impeachment, insisting that the process was flawed and failed to meet constitutional thresholds.

His legal team, led by Senior Counsel Paul Muite, has argued before a three-judge bench that the...