Waziri Mayai Wa Maradhi
JF-Expert Member
- Jan 28, 2026
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The court has heard that during the impeachment process of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, the Senate carried out its constitutional role in compliance with current standing orders and relevant statutes.
Attorneys defending the procedure told the court that it was incorrect to equate the Senate to a tribunal because the Senate has a special constitutional oversight function that sets it apart from judicial or quasi-judicial entities.
The court was further informed that the Senate's impeachment duty should be evaluated within the framework of the Constitution's special oversight mission rather than using the same criteria as regular tribunals.
"On the 16th and 17th, the impeachment motion was obtained without any irregularity. The Senate said that the idea of a six-month timeframe for debating the proposal is invalid.
Attorneys for the National Assembly also defended the impeachment process yesterday, claiming that it had to be carried out within the legally mandated timeframes and was time-bound under the Constitution.
They insisted that the National Assembly allowed Kenyans to voice their opinions prior to the discussion and voting on the resolution by publishing notifications in both English and Swahili.
Attorneys defending the procedure told the court that it was incorrect to equate the Senate to a tribunal because the Senate has a special constitutional oversight function that sets it apart from judicial or quasi-judicial entities.
The court was further informed that the Senate's impeachment duty should be evaluated within the framework of the Constitution's special oversight mission rather than using the same criteria as regular tribunals.
"On the 16th and 17th, the impeachment motion was obtained without any irregularity. The Senate said that the idea of a six-month timeframe for debating the proposal is invalid.
Attorneys for the National Assembly also defended the impeachment process yesterday, claiming that it had to be carried out within the legally mandated timeframes and was time-bound under the Constitution.
They insisted that the National Assembly allowed Kenyans to voice their opinions prior to the discussion and voting on the resolution by publishing notifications in both English and Swahili.