NAIROBI, Kenya — Dr Dan Gikonyo, founder and director of The Karen Hospital, is scheduled to testify at the Milimani Law Courts in the impeachment petition filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Dr Gikonyo arrived in court on Wednesday morning, where he is expected to face questioning from lawyers representing both the Senate and the National Assembly.
Medical Evidence
Dr Gikonyo is expected to offer insights into Gachagua’s medical condition during the October 2024 impeachment proceedings in Parliament.
Gachagua maintains he was admitted to Karen Hospital during the proceedings and was denied a fair opportunity to defend himself before the National Assembly and the Senate.
Supplementary Affidavit Admitted
The hearing follows a ruling by a three-judge bench last week, which allowed the admission of a supplementary affidavit filed by Gachagua’s legal team.
The affidavit reportedly contains additional details about Gachagua’s health condition during the impeachment proceedings.
The judges determined that the affidavit had been properly filed and should remain on record in the interest of justice.
Gachagua’s lawyers argued that the affidavit is crucial in clarifying the circumstances surrounding his illness and treatment at the time Parliament voted to impeach him.
Gachagua in Court
Gachagua, who is attending the hearing alongside his wife Dorcas, is challenging his removal from office, arguing that the impeachment process was unfair and unprocedural.