High Court deals blow to Gachagua in petition challenging impeachment process

A three-judge bench has declined a request by lawyers representing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to grant them 21 days to amend the petition challenging his impeachment process.

Instead, the High Court bench set the matter for mention on February 17, 2025.

The court also observed that there were no orders from the Court of Appeal staying the High Court proceedings.

Gachagua, through his legal team, had urged the bench, led by Justice Eric Ogola, to allow them 21 days to amend the petition and await the Court of Appeal's decision.

The court was informed that the appeal is still pending before the Court of Appeal.

However, the respondents opposed the application, arguing that the matter should be heard and disposed of expeditiously.