NAIROBI, KENYA, April 28, 2026 — Rigathi Gachagua is seeking over Ksh80 million in compensation from the government following his October 2024 impeachment, according to documents filed before the High Court.
In submissions made on Monday, Gachagua makes it clear he is not seeking reinstatement to office, but instead wants to be paid for the remaining 35 months he would have served until the end of his term.
His legal team, led by Paul Muite, tells a three-judge bench that the case rests on two key demands: the nullification of what they term an unconstitutional impeachment and compensation for lost earnings.
“The quashing of the unconstitutional impeachment and payment of the remuneration he would have otherwise earned,” his lawyers argue.
The claim is divided into special damages and retirement benefits.
Under special damages, Gachagua is seeking about Ksh42 million in unpaid salary, calculated at Ksh1.2 million per month over 35 months. He is also claiming Ksh22.8 million in gratuity, alongside Ksh700,000 in airtime allowance over the same period.
Additional claims include medical cover and official transport allowances for the duration he would have remained in office.
On retirement benefits, Gachagua is invoking the law governing state officers, seeking a monthly pension of about Ksh980,000—equivalent to 80 per cent of his last salary—as well as a lump sum payment of approximately Ksh14 million.
He is also requesting non-cash benefits, including two government-maintained vehicles, a monthly fuel allowance of Ksh180,000, full medical cover both locally and abroad, and support staff.
Further demands include diplomatic passports for himself and his spouse, VIP airport lounge access, and continued security detail.
His legal team argues that the impeachment process was rushed, describing it as having taken place at “lightning speed,” which they say limited his ability to mount a proper defense.
They also addressed remarks previously made by Gachagua regarding “Mt Kenya,” arguing that the term refers to a geographical feature and not a tribal grouping.
The case remains before the High Court, with the judges expected to rule on both the legality of the impeachment and the compensation claims in a decision that could have far-reaching constitutional implications.