Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed a bench of three judges to determine all petitions challenging the impeachment process of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The CJ on Monday appointed Justices Eric Ogola (presiding), Anthony Mrima and Dr Freda Mugambi to hear the six petitions, which include one filed by Mr Gachagua himself. In a ruling last Friday, the High Court agreed with Mr Gachagua’s lawyers, led by Paul Muite, that the issues raised in the six petitions were weighty constitutional matters. The National Assembly had opposed the application on grounds that Mr Gachagua was given more than two hours to give his side of the story. Meanwhile, Justice Chacha Mwita will rule on Tuesday morning on whether the court will block Senate from acting on the resolution of the National Assembly, that is, the impeachment Mr Gachugua.

Source: Daily Nation October 14, 2024 12:44 UTC