High Court Upholds Senate Impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua

The High Court upheld the Senate's impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, dismissing several petitions challenging his removal. A three-judge bench ruled that parliament acted lawfully and that the process met constitutional requirements for public participation. However, the judges found that Gachagua was denied a fair hearing during his Senate trial due to procedural irregularities. The appointment of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was also upheld.