Gachagua reveals next step after court ruling on his impeachment
By Kenneth Mwenda, June 7, 2026Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said he is prepared for any outcome when the High Court delivers its judgement on his impeachment case on Monday, June 8, 2026, maintaining that he will either welcome a favourable ruling or pursue an appeal if the court decides against him.
Speaking during a church service at PCEA Muteero Church in Karen, Nairobi, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, Gachagua expressed confidence in the judiciary ahead of the highly anticipated ruling that could determine the next phase of his political future.
The former Deputy President told congregants that he trusts the three-judge bench handling the case and urged Kenyans to pray for him as he awaits the verdict.
“We are ready for whatever outcome,” Gachagua said.
“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 and we shall be very grateful that there is a justice system in Kenya that works.”
Gachagua confident
Gachagua said he believes the judiciary will make an independent and impartial decision based on the Constitution and the law.
“I have confidence that our judiciary is independent, is impartial, and will give justice to Rigathi Gachagua and millions of his supporters across the country,” he said.
However, he stated that a ruling against him would not mark the end of his legal battle.
“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,” he said.
His remarks are consistent with positions he has maintained in recent weeks. During a television interview earlier this month, Gachagua said he was prepared to pursue the matter through the Court of Appeal and, if necessary, the Supreme Court in a bid to challenge the legality of his removal from office.
High Court set to make ruling
The High Court is expected to deliver judgment on June 8 in consolidated petitions challenging Gachagua’s October 2024 impeachment.
The petitions question the constitutionality and legality of the process that led to his removal from office by both the National Assembly and the Senate.
Gachagua’s legal team argues that the impeachment process was flawed and violated constitutional safeguards. The lawyers have claimed that he was denied a fair hearing and that the proceedings moved too quickly for him to adequately defend himself.
They have also challenged the level of public participation undertaken during the impeachment process and argued that constitutional requirements were not fully met.
Among the remedies sought, Gachagua wants the court to declare the impeachment unconstitutional and unlawful. He is also seeking compensation equivalent to the salary, allowances and benefits he would have earned had he completed his five-year term after being elected Deputy President in 2022.
On the other hand, Parliament, the Senate and other respondents have defended the impeachment, insisting that all constitutional and legal procedures were followed.
Medical evidence
One of the major issues raised during the hearing involved Gachagua’s health during the Senate impeachment proceedings.
Cardiologist Dr Daniel Gikonyo appeared before the court and defended his medical assessment that led to Gachagua’s admission to the hospital in October 2024.
According to the doctor, Gachagua presented symptoms consistent with possible cardiac distress and required close medical monitoring. The former deputy president’s legal team argued that his medical condition affected his ability to participate fully in the Senate proceedings.
However, lawyers representing the respondents disputed those claims and maintained that Gachagua was adequately represented during the impeachment process.
The issue formed part of several arguments considered by the three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Freda Mugambi and Anthony Mrima.
Call for peace ahead of judgment
As anticipation builds ahead of the ruling, Gachagua appealed to his supporters across the country to remain calm regardless of the court’s decision.
“I want to urge my supporters across the country, irrespective of the outcome, to remain calm and peaceful,” he said.
The former Deputy President said he has consistently discouraged confrontational responses from his supporters since his removal from office.
“I ask my supporters to suppress their anger because we are peaceful people and we believe in doing things peacefully,” he said.
Gachagua further warned against violence and any actions that would violate the law.
“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.”
Instead, he urged those dissatisfied with the country’s political direction to express their views through democratic processes.
“I ask them to suppress their anger but keep it. 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.”
The High Court ruling is expected to attract significant political and public attention, with the judgement likely to shape not only Gachagua’s legal battle but also the broader debate on impeachment standards and constitutional accountability in Kenya.