Chief Justice Martha Koome has constituted a three-judge bench to hear and determine a petition challenging Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment.
CJ Koome assigned Justice Eric Ogola to preside over the case, with Justices Antony Mrima and Dr. Freda Mugambi as part of the panel.
The judges are expected to hear Gachagua’s petition alongside five other petitions that have been filed challenging the impeachment process.
This comes as Gacjagua is set to face the Senate on Wednesday and Thursday, where he will defend himself against 11 charges after the National Assembly approved the impeachment motion.
282 MPs voted to remove Gachagua from office, leading to the impeachment trial.
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In the motion sponsored by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, Gachagua is accused of corruption, tribalism, and abuse of office, among other things.
The petitions challenging the impeachment process have raised concerns over the legality of the proceedings, with some questioning the manner in which the charges were brought forward.
The consolidated case will explore whether the due process was followed in line with constitutional requirements.
Gachagua has maintained that the impeachment motion is politically motivated and has expressed confidence in the judiciary to deliver a fair ruling.
The Senate, expected to conduct the trial over two days, will have the final say on the Deputy President’s fate.
