NAIROBI – Kenya’s judiciary and executive branches are braced for a fresh constitutional showdown as the High Court began deliberations Tuesday on the legality of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment.
Senior Counsel Paul Muite, representing the ousted official, urged the court to declare the process unconstitutional, arguing it lacked procedural fairness.
The legal battle continues even as President William Ruto publicly defended his new deputy, Kithure Kindiki, signaling a definitive fracture in the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Simultaneously, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has threatened legal action against the UDA over alleged tax evasion, adding to the political volatility in Nairobi.
On the humanitarian front, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale issued a continental call to action regarding a surge in non-communicable diseases and a mental health crisis.
Duale also revealed startling domestic figures, noting that Kenya now records 19,000 snakebite cases annually, resulting in over 1,000 deaths.
In infrastructure, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) issued a 30-day ultimatum for traders to vacate highway corridors following a series of fatal accidents, including a recent crash on the Mai Mahiu–Narok Road.
The move coincides with warnings from the Meteorological Department of heavy rains expected to hit Nairobi and surrounding regions this week, raising fears of urban flooding.
