Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has Vowed to
Accept the High Court's Ruling on His Impeachment Case
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has spoken out, saying he will respect the High Court's ruling on his impeachment case, which is set to be delivered tomorrow. He emphasized that the judiciary remains an independent institution and expressed confidence that justice would prevail in the case, which has gripped national attention.
He told his supporters to pray for him, saying he was removed from office against the law and the Constitution. 'I was removed from office against the law and the Constitution. The case has been heard, and the verdict is tomorrow; we're ready for any outcome,' he said.
Gachagua maintained that even an unfavourable ruling would not mark the end of his legal battle. He pointed out that his side still has the option of appealing at the Court of Appeal. 'If the ruling goes the other way, it's still okay. We still have another opportunity to go to the Court of Appeal and follow the legal remedies provided by the Constitution,' he noted.
The former Deputy President called for restraint among his supporters, urging them to avoid any form of unrest following the ruling. He insisted that peace remains central to his political and personal philosophy. 'I urge my supporters, irrespective of the outcome, to remain calm and peaceful. I'm a peaceful person,' he said.
Gachagua recalled his earlier impeachment, saying he had encouraged his supporters to remain calm even when tensions were high. He argued that restraint was necessary for national stability. 'When I was removed from office, those who were behind the impeachment were celebrating that my supporters did not react. It's me who advised them to keep calm. Get angry, keep quiet, and sing,' he said.
The High Court is set to deliver its ruling on the impeachment case tomorrow, June 8, 2026. Gachagua has vowed to accept the court's decision, regardless of the outcome. He has urged his supporters to remain calm and peaceful. An unfavourable ruling would not mark the end of Gachagua's legal battle, as his side still has the option of appealing at the Court of Appeal. Gachagua has encouraged his supporters to express their satisfaction or dissatisfaction through democratic processes.
### The Nation Waits A Landmark Ruling That Could Determine Gachagua's Future
The nation waits with bated breath for a landmark ruling that could determine the political future of the former Deputy President, whose impeachment has remained a subject of intense public debate and legal scrutiny. The High Court's decision will have far-reaching implications for Kenyan politics and the nation as a whole.
### Key Facts
The High Court is set to deliver its ruling on the impeachment case tomorrow, June 8, 2026. Gachagua has vowed to accept the court's decision, regardless of the outcome. He has urged his supporters to remain calm and peaceful. An unfavourable ruling would not mark the end of Gachagua's legal battle, as his side still has the option of appealing at the Court of Appeal. Gachagua has encouraged his supporters to express their satisfaction or dissatisfaction through democratic processes.