Speaking during a press briefing at the Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka Command Centre in Karen on June 10, 2026, Kalonzo dismissed claims that the impeachment had permanently ended Gachagua’s political ambitions.
He argued that those suggesting the former deputy president is barred from future elective positions were misinterpreting both the court decision and constitutional provisions.
The Wiper leader questioned the reasoning behind the judgment delivered by a three-judge bench that upheld the Senate’s decision to impeach Gachagua while simultaneously acknowledging that his rights had been violated during the process.
The Wiper leader questioned the reasoning behind the judgment delivered by a three-judge bench that upheld the Senate’s decision to impeach Gachagua while simultaneously acknowledging that his rights had been violated during the process.
According to Kalonzo, the finding that the former deputy president was denied a fair hearing should have been sufficient grounds for overturning the impeachment.
Kalonzo cited constitutional protections guaranteeing the right to a fair hearing, arguing that such rights are fundamental and cannot be limited.
Kalonzo cited constitutional protections guaranteeing the right to a fair hearing, arguing that such rights are fundamental and cannot be limited.
He maintained that once the court determined there had been a violation of due process, it ought to have nullified the impeachment proceedings altogether.
The remarks have added a new dimension to the ongoing legal and political debate surrounding Gachagua’s future.
The remarks have added a new dimension to the ongoing legal and political debate surrounding Gachagua’s future.
Since his removal from office, questions have persisted about whether the impeachment automatically disqualifies him from contesting future elections or holding public office.
Democratic Action Party-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa also weighed in on the matter, dismissing suggestions that the ruling had politically weakened Gachagua.
Democratic Action Party-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa also weighed in on the matter, dismissing suggestions that the ruling had politically weakened Gachagua.
Instead, Wamalwa argued that the judgment had elevated the former deputy president’s profile and strengthened his position within the opposition.
According to Wamalwa, rather than ending Gachagua’s political relevance, the ruling has energized his supporters and placed him at the centre of conversations surrounding the 2027 General Election.
According to Wamalwa, rather than ending Gachagua’s political relevance, the ruling has energized his supporters and placed him at the centre of conversations surrounding the 2027 General Election.
He suggested that the former deputy president remains a significant political figure whose influence could continue to shape opposition politics.
Meanwhile, Charles Kanjama has also expressed the view that the High Court decision does not automatically prevent Gachagua from seeking elective office.
Meanwhile, Charles Kanjama has also expressed the view that the High Court decision does not automatically prevent Gachagua from seeking elective office.
Kanjama argued that constitutional provisions regarding eligibility require all available legal avenues to be exhausted before disqualification can be conclusively determined.
He noted that the matter has only been decided at the High Court level and that Gachagua still has the option of pursuing appeals in higher courts.
He noted that the matter has only been decided at the High Court level and that Gachagua still has the option of pursuing appeals in higher courts.
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