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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urged his supporters to stay peaceful and respect the rule of law as the High Court prepares to deliver its ruling on petitions contesting his impeachment.
Speaking during a church service at PCEA Muteero Church in Karen on Sunday, June 7, 2026, Gachagua called on supporters to remain calm no matter how the case ends. A three-judge bench will determine the matter today, Monday, June 8.
“I want to urge my supporters across the country, irrespective of the outcome, to remain calm and peaceful,” he said.
Gachagua also urged his supporters to avoid violence and actions that could disrupt public order.
“I ask my supporters to suppress their anger because we are peaceful people and we believe in doing things peacefully. I want to ask our supporters who are angry with what is happening in Kenya not to do anything that is violent, anything that is against the law.”
Gachagua told congregants to channel any frustrations through constitutional and democratic processes.
“Next year, they will have an opportunity, on August 10, to express their anger at the ballot box. That is where anger should be expressed and nowhere else,” he said.
The former Deputy President also expressed confidence in the bench made up of Justices Eric Ogola, Freda Mugambi, and Anthony Mrima, saying he trusts the court to reach an independent decision.
“We are ready for whatever outcome,” he said. Gachagua added that he expects the judiciary to handle the case fairly and in line with the Constitution.
“If the three judges rule that we were treated unfairly and against the law and the Constitution and lift the impeachment, we shall be grateful to God… I have confidence that our judiciary is independent and impartial and will give justice to Rigathi Gachagua and millions of his supporters across the country.”
At the same time, he said he would pursue legal remedies if the ruling does not favor him.
“If the ruling goes the other way, it is still okay. We still have an opportunity to go to the Court of Appeal and follow the legal remedies that have been provided by the Constitution.”
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