Three-judge bench halts High Court proceedings in Gachagua's petition

A three-judge bench on Monday issued conservatory orders halting proceedings of a High Court bench in former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment petition.

The former deputy president, impeached last October, filed an appeal challenging the decision of a three-judge bench to hear and determine the petition challenging his removal from office by the Senate.

The bench, comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi, dismissed Gachagua’s application challenging the Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ)’s authority in appointing the panel presiding over his case.

Gachagua moved to the Court of Appeal through his legal team, arguing that the High Court bench’s proceedings should not proceed as initially ruled.