Oct 26, 04:16 PM

Kenya's High Court Denies Gachagua Recusal in Impeachment Case; Ksh 95.6B Adani Deal Suspended Ahead of Tuesday Hearing

The High Court in Kenya has dealt a significant setback to impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua by refusing to recuse itself from hearing his impeachment case. This decision comes just four days after the initial ruling, as a three-judge bench determined that the grounds for recusal presented by Gachagua were insufficient. The judges are set to hear applications regarding conservatory orders next Tuesday. Meanwhile, the court has also suspended a Ksh 95.6 billion transmission deal between Adani and KETRACO, preventing the government from entering into similar agreements pending the resolution of a case brought by the Law Society of Kenya. In a separate political development, Kenyans have overwhelmingly rejected a proposed bill to extend term limits for elected leaders, with public participation revealing widespread dissatisfaction with the political class. ODM lawmakers have criticized Gachagua for allegedly misleading the public and have called for a swift judicial process regarding his impeachment. The Senate is expected to table a report on public participation concerning the term extension bill, which has faced strong opposition from various political factions.