A three-judge bench has dismissed an application by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seeking their recusal from his impeachment case, where he alleged judicial bias. In a brief ruling delivered today, Presiding Judge Eric Ogola, alongside Justices Antony Mrima and Freda Mugambi, stated they would continue presiding over the matter despite Gachagua’s request for recusal.
The court also provided a schedule for the next steps in the proceedings, directing all parties to submit their responses to the application challenging previous orders by Tuesday of next week. The judges did not disclose specific reasons for rejecting Gachagua’s application but indicated that a full ruling, outlining their reasoning, will be made available later today in the court’s system.
Gachagua had argued that the three judges could not offer an impartial ruling, suggesting they were biased and thus unable to adjudicate the matter fairly. However, the court’s decision means the case will proceed as initially scheduled.
Additionally, the judges granted Gachagua permission to file an appeal if he remains dissatisfied with their decision, allowing him a formal avenue to challenge the ruling through higher judicial channels.
