Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has withdrawn his request to be reinstated to office in his ongoing court challenge against impeachment.
Appearing before a three-judge bench comprising Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima, and Freda Mugambi, his legal team confirmed that the revised petition no longer seeks his return to the position.
Instead, the case now centres on compensation and a declaration that the impeachment process was unconstitutional. Senior Counsel Paul Muite told the court that Gachagua is pursuing damages, lost earnings, and other remedies tied to what he described as an unlawful removal. The petition argues that the process failed to meet legal standards, including meaningful public participation, and was structured to reach a predetermined outcome.
Gachagua further claims that his rights were violated during the proceedings, citing lack of fair hearing and insufficient scrutiny of the charges by Parliament. He maintains that the accusations were vague and did not meet the required legal threshold. The court heard that the former deputy president has raised 18 key issues for determination, with hearings set to continue on May 7 and May 8, after scheduling adjustments linked to judicial commitments.
