Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in Western Kenya for a series of public rallies.
According to the latest report, Gachagua has declared interest in the presidency, although his eligibility to contest remains subject to court interpretation following his controversial impeachment in 2024.
In the constitution, impeachment bars an individual from holding public office.
On June 8, the High Court sitting at the Milimani Law Courts upheld Gachagua’s impeachment, dismissing several of his claims, including assertions that his removal from office was politically motivated.
Despite the ruling, the three-judge bench further found that the Senate violated his rights by failing to adjourn proceedings after he fell ill during the impeachment hearing.
The court awarded him Sh50 million in compensation for the violation of his right to a fair hearing.
However, the former DP dismissed the award as inadequate and vowed to challenge the ruling at the Court of Appeal.
In his latest tour, the DCP leader arrived at the Kisumu International Airport early Friday ahead of the three-day tour and was received by DCP Deputy party leader Cleophas Malala and other party officials from Kisumu county.
During the three-day tour, Gachagua is expected to traverse much of the Western Kenya region, including stops in Luanda, Khwirumbi, Khayega, Malava, Mayuge and Shikomari, as he intensifies efforts to broaden the opposition’s support base ahead of the next General Election.
