The legal battle involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continues to drag on after the High Court postponed the hearing of his impeachment case to December 16, 2025.
The decision came after several appeals were filed questioning the legality of the three-judge bench handling the matter, which consists of Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Freda Mugambi.
The case, which has attracted national attention, now faces further delays as the courts navigate through a web of legal challenges.
The Court of Appeal recently suspended more than forty petitions linked to the matter, waiting for the outcome of Gachagua’s main appeal. The key issue raised in the appeal is whether Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu had the authority to appoint the three judges currently managing the case.
This question has become central to the entire process, as it could decide the legitimacy of the ongoing proceedings.
During Tuesday’s court session, Gachagua’s lawyer Ndegwa Njiru asked the judges to halt the case until the appeal is settled. He said that continuing while the higher court was still reviewing the legality of the bench would not be proper and could lead to conflicting decisions.
Justice Freda Mugambi supported the argument, saying that it was reasonable to wait for the Court of Appeal’s verdict before making any further moves. She noted that rushing the process while related cases were pending in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court could undermine fairness and consistency.
Following this position, the court vacated all the earlier dates for submissions and directed that new timelines would be issued after the appeals are concluded. This means that the case will remain in limbo for months, prolonging the uncertainty surrounding Gachagua’s political and legal future.
The impeachment case began after Gachagua was removed from office in October 2024 following a bitter fallout with President William Ruto. The Senate voted to oust him on allegations of corruption, abuse of office, and misconduct.
However, Gachagua has consistently rejected the charges, saying the process was politically motivated and aimed at punishing him for his disagreements with the president.
He insists that his impeachment was unconstitutional, unfair, and lacked public involvement.
His legal team maintains that the Senate overstepped its authority and that the entire procedure was influenced by bias and political pressure. Gachagua is now determined to overturn the decision, arguing that his rights were violated and that he was denied a fair hearing.
Nearly a year after his impeachment, the case continues to shape discussions about accountability, justice, and political rivalry in Kenya.
The new postponement means Gachagua must wait even longer to clear his name or learn his fate. Many observers believe the outcome of the appeal will be crucial in determining whether the impeachment process will continue or be thrown out completely.
