DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has said he will move to the Court of Appeal if the High Court ruling on his impeachment does not go in his favour, even as he expressed confidence in the judiciary ahead of Monday’s decision.

Speaking on Sunday, June 7, 2026, during a church service at PCEA Muteero Church in Karen, Nairobi, the former Deputy President said he was prepared for whatever decision the court will make in the case challenging his removal from office.

The High Court is expected to deliver its judgment on Monday, June 8, 2026, in a case that has attracted major national attention because of its political and constitutional implications.

Gachagua said he remains hopeful that the court will find that his impeachment was unfair and unconstitutional. However, he noted that if the ruling goes against him, he will continue pursuing the matter through the legal process.

“I was removed from the office against the law and against the constitution. The case has been heard, and the ruling will be issued tomorrow. We are ready for whatever outcome. If the three judges rule that we were treated unfairly and against the law and the constitution and lift the impeachment, and let us be, we shall be grateful to God, and we shall be very grateful that there is a justice system in Kenya that works,” said Gachagua

The former Deputy President also urged his supporters to remain peaceful before and after the ruling, saying the country must respect the rule of law and allow the judiciary to carry out its mandate without pressure or unrest.

He asked his followers to stay calm and avoid any actions that could disturb public order, stressing that the court process should be allowed to reach its conclusion through lawful channels.

“I have confidence that our judiciary is independent, impartial and will give justice to Rigathi Gachagua and millions of his supporters across the country.

If the ruling goes the other way, it is still okay. We will still have the opportunity to go to the Court of Appeal and follow the legal remedies that have been provided by the constitution. I want to urge my supporters across the country, irrespective of the outcome, to remain calm and peaceful,” the DCP leader added.

The ruling will be delivered by a three-judge bench of the High Court at Milimani Law Courts. The bench is expected to determine whether the impeachment process that led to Gachagua’s removal from office was conducted within the law and in line with the Constitution.

The consolidated petitions before the court challenge the legality and constitutionality of Gachagua’s impeachment by the National Assembly and Senate in October 2024.

His removal marked the first impeachment of a sitting Deputy President in Kenya’s history, making the case one of the most consequential political and legal disputes in the country’s recent history.

The outcome could have far-reaching consequences for Gachagua’s political future, including whether the impeachment remains a barrier to his eligibility for future elective office. It could also determine whether he proceeds to the appellate courts or begins a fresh phase of political mobilisation outside formal office.

Gachagua, who now leads the DCP party, has in recent months positioned himself as a key opposition figure. His supporters will be watching closely to see whether the court clears the way for his political comeback or upholds the impeachment that removed him from office.

“When I was removed from office, the people who removed me were laughing, saying that Rigathi has been removed and his supporters are saying nothing. It is me who told them say nothing. I asked my supporters to suppress their anger because we are peaceful people and we believe in doing things peacefully,” the former DP said.

The ruling is expected to attract intense political attention as both supporters and critics await clarity on one of the country’s most closely watched constitutional battles.

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