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Fresh twist in ex-DP ouster case after a request to continue

By Kamau Muthoni | 11mos ago
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua,address press on 19th May 2025 at home in Karen,Gachagua claim his life is in danger,this comes after police were stationed at his Wamunyoro home on Sunday, prompting Gachagua to go into hiding after learning of plans to arrest him. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

Four cases filed before former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached are now in doubt after a fresh application was filed to sustain them.

Gachagua wrote to the court seeking to withdraw them. However, in a fresh twist, Fredrick Mulaa applied to High Court Judge Eric Ogola to be allowed to pursue them, due to public interest.

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