Gachagua calls for calm ahead of impeachment ruling
By Faith Lagat, June 7, 2026Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged his supporters to remain peaceful and respect the rule of law as the High Court prepares to deliver its judgement on petitions challenging his impeachment.
Speaking during a church service at PCEA Muteero Church in Karen on Sunday, June 7, 2026, Gachagua said supporters should remain calm regardless of the outcome of the case, which is set to be determined by a three-judge bench on Monday.
“I want to urge my supporters across the country, irrespective of the outcome, to remain calm and peaceful,” he said.
The former Deputy President asked his supporters to avoid violence and any actions that could undermine public order.
“I ask my supporters to suppress their anger because we are peaceful people and we believe in doing things peacefully. I want to ask our supporters who are angry with what is happening in Kenya not to do anything that is violent, anything that is against the law.”
Calls for patience
Gachagua told congregants that any frustrations should be expressed through constitutional and democratic processes.
“Next year, they will have an opportunity, on August 10, to express their anger at the ballot box. That is where anger should be expressed and nowhere else,” he said.
The former Deputy President also expressed confidence in the bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Freda Mugambi and Anthony Mrima, saying he trusts the court to make an independent decision.
“We are ready for whatever outcome,” he said.
Gachagua stated that he believes the judiciary will handle the matter fairly and in accordance with the Constitution.
“If the three judges rule that we were treated unfairly and against the law and the Constitution and lift the impeachment, we shall be grateful to God… I have confidence that our judiciary… will give justice to Rigathi Gachagua and millions of his supporters across the country.”
At the same time, he said he was prepared to continue pursuing legal remedies if the ruling does not go in his favour.
“If the ruling goes the other way, it is still okay. We still have an opportunity to go to the Court of Appeal and follow the legal remedies that have been provided by the Constitution.”
High-stakes ruling for political future
The High Court is expected to determine consolidated petitions challenging Gachagua’s removal from office in October 2024.
His legal team argues that the impeachment process violated constitutional requirements, including provisions on fair hearing and public participation. The petitions also questioned the conduct of the Senate proceedings, particularly after Gachagua was admitted to the hospital during the final stages of the hearings.
The respondents, including Parliament, maintain that the impeachment process complied with constitutional and legal requirements.
The case has attracted significant public and political attention because of its potential implications for Kenya’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general election.
Gachagua remains an influential political figure, particularly in the Mt Kenya region, and the court’s decision is expected to shape political realignments in the months ahead.
The judgement is also expected to provide guidance on broader constitutional issues, including impeachment procedures, separation of powers, fair administrative action, and public participation in governance processes.