Deputy President Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua seeks to block Parliament from proceeding with his impeachment proceedings.
Gachagua, through his lawyer Paul Muite, has filed an urgent application in the Milimani High Court, arguing that the impeachment motion, supported by 282 MPs, is based on unsubstantiated claims, hearsay, and fabrications.
He further contends that the National Assembly failed to conduct adequate public participation before introducing the motion.
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The DP claims that lawmakers were pressured, coerced, and intimidated into supporting the impeachment. He asserts that the charges should have focused on constitutional matters rather than accusations of undermining President William Ruto.
He also criticized National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and his deputy, Gladys Boss, accusing them of playing biased roles in the process.
Gachagua has now turned to Justice Chacha Mwita, asking for a court order to stop the Senate's scheduled impeachment hearing this week. This marks the DP’s 24th legal attempt to halt his removal from office.
Chief Justice Martha Koome is expected to form a three-judge bench to hear five cases challenging the impeachment process. The Senate has prepared a schedule for the upcoming week, with Gachagua set to defend himself on Thursday.
His legal team will have four hours to present evidence and call witnesses, followed by cross-examination.
On Wednesday, the National Assembly, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, will present their case, calling witnesses such as Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Cabinet Secretary Mercy Wanjau, and former KEMSA CEO Andrew Mulwa.
The Senate vote is anticipated to take place on Thursday evening.
