Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has warned that kenyans might be forced to go to the streets to seek justice if the Judiciary continue giving what he says are ‘unfair’ judgements.

Speaking in Machakos during a workshop that brought together leaders from political parties in the country organised by Political Parties Liason Commitee, Muturi faulted the judgement delivered by a three-judge bench of the High Court on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Muturi lamented that Kenyans had been left on their own on matters involving the judiciary and seeking justice, and if the trend continues, Kenyans in the near future will not have an option but to return to the streets to seek justice.

In its ruling, the High Court found that Gachagua’s right for a fair trial were infringed upon when the Senate proceeded with considering the motion to impeach him from office despite his absence. Consequiently, the court awarded Gachagua KSh50 million in constitutional damages, payable by the Senate.

Several lawyers and political commentators have argued that by virtue of the court finding that Gachagua’s right to fair trial were infringed by the Senate, the court ought to have nullified the whole impeachment process.

Speaking on Tuesday, June 9, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Leader dismissed the KSh50 million compensation awarded to him, arguing that the payment does not resolve the constitutional concerns raised in his impeachment petition.

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.