Gachagua promise to respect court verdict on impeachment case, urges supporters to remain peaceful
The High Court's decision is expected to have significant political and constitutional implications, potentially shaping the country's political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has expressed confidence in the Judiciary ahead of a landmark High Court ruling on the legality of his impeachment, while urging his supporters to remain calm regardless of the outcome.
Speaking during a church service at PCEA Muteero in Karen, Nairobi today, Sunday June 7, 2026, Gachagua said he was fully prepared for the verdict scheduled for tomorrow, June 8, 2026, when a three-judge bench will determine petitions challenging the constitutionality and legality of his removal from office.
Gachagua called on Kenyans to pray for him as he awaits the impeachment ruling scheduled for tomorrow.
He has also stated that if the courts rule against him, he will appeal the case, continuing to seek justice through the judiciary.
The former DP emphasised his trust in the judiciary and pledged to thank God regardless of the outcome.
Furthermore, Gachagua urged his supporters to remain calm and peaceful as they await the court’s ruling and in the aftermath of the decision, underscoring the importance of maintaining peace.
The impeachment case against the former Deputy President has been ongoing for over two years, and the ruling will be delivered tomorrow at Milimani Law Courts after a lengthy and grueling hearing.
“I ask that you pray for me. I was removed from office against the law. Tomorrow, the court will issue its verdict,” Gachagua told the congregation.
The High Court’s decision is expected to have significant political and constitutional implications, potentially shaping the country’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The former Deputy President was impeached on October 17, 2024, after the Senate found him guilty on multiple charges, including violation of the Constitution, gross misconduct, corruption-related allegations and promoting ethnic division.
Following his removal, Gachagua moved to court, arguing that the impeachment process was flawed, claiming he was denied a fair hearing and that there was inadequate public participation before Parliament voted to remove him from office.
Expressing faith in the judicial process, Gachagua said he believed the courts would render a fair and impartial decision.
“We are ready for whatever outcome. If the three judges rule that we were treated unfairly and against the Constitution and lift the impeachment, we shall be grateful to God. We will also be grateful that the justice system in Kenya works,” he said.
“I have confidence that our Judiciary is independent, it is impartial and will give justice to Rigathi Gachagua and millions of his supporters across the country.”
At the same time, Gachagua indicated that he was prepared to pursue further legal action if the ruling does not go in his favour.
“If the ruling goes the other way, it is still okay. We will still have an opportunity to go to the Court of Appeal and follow the legal remedies that have been provided by the Constitution,” he said.
The DCP leader also appealed for peace among his supporters, revealing that he personally restrained them from staging demonstrations following his impeachment in 2024.
“You know, when I was removed from office, the people who ejected me were laughing that I had been removed and my supporters were saying nothing. I am the one who asked them to say nothing. I asked them to suppress their anger because we are peaceful people and believe in doing things peacefully,” he said.
While urging restraint, Gachagua told his supporters to channel any frustrations through the democratic process rather than through protests or violence.
“I want to ask my supporters who are angry with what is happening in Kenya to be peaceful and not to do anything that is violent or against the law,” he said.
“I ask them to suppress their anger but keep it. Next year on August 10, they will have an opportunity to express their anger at the ballot box. That is where the anger should be expressed and nowhere else.”
The much-awaited ruling comes after parties in the case concluded their submissions before the court on May 22, 2026. Gachagua’s legal team presented 18 grounds challenging the impeachment process and seeking to overturn his removal from office.
