High Court says Gachagua not given fair hearing. This must vititiate the impeachment, as a matter of course; it follows, as a matter of course. Also, does this mean he is free to vie for public office? Surely, one cannot be barred from public office based on an unfair hearing!
High Court awards Gachagua Sh50 million in damages for constitutional rights violation during his impeachment trial. The amount to be paid by the Senate.
The court holds that Gachagua's constitutional rights were violated during his impeachment trial at the Senate but at the same time upholds his impeachment. Kimeumana!
Did Senate accord Gachagua a fair hearing?
The High Court finds that the Senate did not accord Gachagua a fair hearing during his impeachment trial by failing to adjourn when he fell ill.
Justice Freda Mugambi: Right to a fair trial does not yield to constitutional timelines.
Gachagua Impeachment
Justice Anthony Mrima: The Senate is not a conveyor belt for matters originating from the National Assembly or any other entity. It is a revered house vested with autonomy and empowered to make decisions by way of resolution.
Gachagua Impeachment
High Court holds that public participation was not constitutionally required for the nomination and approval of Kithure Kindiki as deputy president.
Lady Justice Freda Mugambi: We hereby find that the public participation conducted by the National Assembly in connection with the impeachment of Gachagua met the requisite constitutional threshold in all material respect.
Lady Justice Freda Mugambi: The public participation exercise organised by the National Assembly was not and was never intended to be a mini-trial of the charges. The Constitution vests the final decision-making authority in the National Assembly and Senate.
Lady Justice Freda Mugambi: This court affirms that public participation is not merely a procedural formality but a foundational constitutional value. One deeply woven into the democratic fabric of this nation.
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