Gachagua Labels Sh50 Million Court Award in Impeachment Matter as Derisory

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has openly dismissed a High Court award of KES 50 million, describing it as negligible. The sum was granted in his favor following an impeachment proceeding before the Senate. According to AllAfrica Top, Gachagua expressed his displeasure with the judgment, stating that the allocated amount failed to adequately address the gravity of his legal battle, which spanned several years and involved substantial personal and financial distress. He emphasized that the protracted legal process imposed considerable hardship on him and his family, a burden he believes the KES 50 million award does not reflect. The former second-in-command has firmly committed to contesting the High Court's determination in a higher judicial forum. He indicated his intention to escalate the matter to the Court of Appeal, seeking a more appropriate resolution that acknowledges the full extent of the damages and injustices he experienced during the impeachment process. He believes a more substantial award is warranted to compensate for the emotional, reputational, and financial toll he endured. Gachagua articulated that the financial figure did not align with the depth of the challenges he confronted during the period leading up to and during his impeachment. He highlighted the significant personal sacrifices made and the profound impact on his public standing. The former Deputy President underlined that the battle was not merely about monetary compensation but about upholding justice and setting a precedent against what he described as politically motivated actions. He further elaborated that the legal fight was arduous, demanding considerable resources and unwavering resolve. For him, the KES 50 million, while a significant sum to many, was insufficient to rectify the comprehensive harm caused. His resolve to appeal stems from a conviction that the judiciary should deliver judgments that fully acknowledge the suffering and consequences faced by individuals in such high-stakes political disputes.