Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has affirmed that if Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment process reaches the courts, judges will strictly adhere to the constitution.
She emphasized that this is not an unusual situation but rather a case that follows established constitutional procedures, just like any other.
"Every situation has a first, so this impeachment process involving the Deputy President is not exceptional," Mwilu noted.
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She clarified that the process is grounded in constitutional law and is not arbitrary. Should the matter come before the courts, it will be handled according to the legal framework.
Mwilu’s comments follow 29 petitions submitted to the High Court in an attempt to block the Deputy President's impeachment from proceeding to the Senate.
On Wednesday, Deputy President Gachagua faced a setback when a three-judge bench—comprising Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima, and Freda Mugambi—dismissed his plea to halt the proceedings. The judges ruled that the public interest was best served by allowing the constitutional process to continue uninterrupted.
"This is not a case that warrants automatic intervention. Upholding the doctrine of separation of powers is crucial at this stage," the bench stated.
The impeachment process is before the Senate, which is expected to deliver its verdict by today.
