Sossion defends Gachagua impeachment ruling, says due process was followed
By Sharon Atieno, June 9, 2026Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion has defended the High Court ruling that upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying Kenyans were mainly interested in whether the process met constitutional standards.
Speaking during an interview with K24TV on Tuesday, June 9,2026,Sossion said there had been widespread public debate and contestation, especially from Gachagua’s legal team, which had questioned whether the impeachment process was properly conducted.
“Kenyans were waiting to know whether this impeachment was done in a legal and constitutional manner. It was evident that due process was followed,” Sossion said.
What matters is the process
Sossion insisted that beyond political emotions, the key issue in any impeachment is adherence to the law. He said institutions must always follow established procedures regardless of the personalities involved.
“What is important is the process. There have been contestations by Rigathi’s team that the process was not proper, and I think Kenyans were waiting. In terms of analyzing the whole process, due diligence was followed,” he added.
Law must guide impeachment
He further noted that impeachment should never be driven by emotions or political pressure, but must strictly follow constitutional requirements. According to him, the law provides clear safeguards to ensure fairness and accountability.
He added that while allegations of misconduct and poor governance may trigger impeachment, the final outcome must always be anchored on the Constitution and protection of individual rights.
Political reactions continue
His remarks come amid mixed political reactions following the High Court ruling, with some leaders supporting the decision while others claim the process was flawed and failed to meet constitutional fairness standards.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, for instance, described the ruling as a “miscarriage of justice” and insisted that the process was compromised despite the court’s findings.
The debate is expected to continue as legal teams prepare for a possible appeal at the Court of Appeal, setting the stage for further interpretation of Kenya’s impeachment laws.