Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed the KSh50 million compensation awarded to him by the High Court, arguing that the payment does not resolve the constitutional concerns raised in his impeachment petition.

Addressing the media on Tuesday, June 9, Gachagua said his pursuit of justice was never motivated by money but by the need to safeguard constitutional principles and ensure due process is upheld.

“The KSh50 million offered to me is an insult to my fundamental rights and freedom, and a mockery of the constitution; we are not interested,” Gachagua stated.

His remarks came after a three-judge bench upheld his impeachment but found that his rights had been infringed during the Senate proceedings.

The court ruled that the Senate failed to adequately consider his request for an adjournment despite his illness and consequently awarded him damages.

However, Gachagua maintained that the ruling presented a contradiction by affirming his removal from office while simultaneously acknowledging that his right to a fair hearing had been violated.

According to Gachagua, the petition was intended to address constitutional issues rather than secure financial compensation.

He insisted that the matter touches on the protection of democratic processes and individual rights.

Gachagua further announced that he would challenge the High Court decision at the Court of Appeal, expressing confidence that the higher court would re-examine the issues raised in his case.

The latest development sets the stage for another legal battle over one of the country’s most closely watched political disputes, with the appeal expected to focus on whether due process was followed during the impeachment proceedings.