Kenya: High Court Suspends Gachagua’s Impeachment for Constitutional Review

Nairobi — The High Court has suspended the Senate’s impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, pending a determination by a bench to be formed by Chief Justice Martha Koome.

Justice Chacha Mwita issued the conservatory order on Friday after Gachagua challenged his removal in court, noting that the case raises “serious constitutional issues” that require a panel of uneven judges.

He also ruled that the process to fill the Deputy President position must be halted until October 24, 2024,…