Exclusives
Senator Nyutu says his political journey with Gachagua remains unchanged
Nyutu said his decision to remain aligned with Gachagua had continued despite the former deputy president's removal from office
impeachment
Politics
Sicily Kariuki: Ruto-Gachagua alliance was never built to last
According to Kariuki, Gachagua’s removal from office in 2024 made her more interested in hearing what the former deputy president had to say about the political developments within the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Politics
Ndindi Nyoro: Ruto ignored warnings over my removal as Budget chair
According to Nyoro, the leaders who spoke to Ruto later shared with him the President’s response to their attempts to change his mind.
Politics
Wamatangi claims State pressure is aimed at forcing him out
According to the governor, the alleged plan included efforts to sponsor an impeachment motion against him through the Kiambu County Assembly.
Politics
Kindiki: Gachagua was ‘foolish’ to allow MPs to impeach him
Kindiki said senior leaders need to maintain strong working relationships with other politicians because those alliances can become important when facing political challenges.
Politics
Mimi nitajitetea! Kindiki dismisses talks of removal from office
His remarks come against the backdrop of the 2024 removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua through an impeachment process, a development that marked the first time a Kenyan Deputy President was removed from office through Parliament.
Corridors of Justice
Gachagua appeals impeachment ruling, challenges Senate process
In court papers filed before the Court of Appeal, Gachagua challenges the findings of a three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Antony Mrima and Fredah Gathiru Mugambi, which upheld the Senate’s decision to remove him from office.
Corridors of Justice
Senate appeals Sh50 million Gachagua impeachment award
The Senate says it had a duty to bring the proceedings to an end once they had been started. It also disputes the argument that refusing to grant Gachagua another adjournment denied him an opportunity to defend himself.
Politics
Sifuna: Why I'm ready to team up with Gachagua against Ruto
The former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General, however, stood by his decision to support Gachagua's impeachment, saying he had valid reasons for doing so and that nothing had changed since then.
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Sonko’s political comeback bid: Former Nairobi Governor moves to reopen impeachment case
A key part of his argument is a decision by the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), which he claims faulted the manner in which the Supreme Court handled his appeal against his impeachment.
Corridors of Justice
Sonko questions Supreme Court's fresh advisory move on impeached leaders
According to Sonko, the Chief Justice stated during an interview on Spice FM that once a governor is impeached, they remain impeached. He said those comments led him to formally request that she step aside from hearing his appeal because they created the appearance of bias, but the application was rejected.
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AG given 21 days in case on impeached leaders seeking public office
The direction, issued by the country’s highest court last Friday, temporarily puts on hold a decision that could have a major impact on the 2027 General Election by settling a long-standing constitutional question on the eligibility of impeached State officers.