Kenya: Gachagua Seeks Disqualification of Judges in Impeachment Case

Nairobi — A three-judge bench is set to rule Friday on an application to recuse themselves from hearing a petition by impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua challenging his ouster.

Gachagua’s legal team has called for the recusal of the Justice Eric Ogola-led bench from overseeing the proceedings, in which Gachagua is contesting the Senate process that led to his impeachment.

Justice Ogola is on the bench with Justices Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi, all of whom Gachagua wants out of his…