List of demands Gachagua is seeking in his post-impeachment compensation package
By Martin Oduor, June 8, 2026Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is seeking an extensive package of retirement benefits and privileges as he continues his legal battle over his impeachment.
Court documents reveal a long list of demands that Gachagua is seeking as a compensation package following his impeachment.
During the impeachment ruling at the Milimani High Court on Monday, June 8, 2026, it emerged that Gachagua has officially abandoned his long-running prayer to be reinstated as the country’s second-in-command.
Instead, he has pivoted towards a post-impeachment exit package.
Presiding Judge Justice Eric Ogolla, leading a high-profile three-judge bench [comprising Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi], laid bare Gachagua’s expansive demands during ongoing constitutional proceedings.
Despite being ousted by Parliament following a bitter political fallout, Gachagua’s legal team argued that his compensation package should match the elite privileges typically reserved for retired, un-impeached state officers.
According to official court filings and the presentation by the three-judge bench, here is the complete, extensive list of demands Rigathi Gachagua is seeking as a compensation package:
Financial and monetary payouts
Ksh42,000,000 – total salary compensation
Ksh22,800,000 – gratuity payment
Ksh14,000,000 – lump-sum retirement payment
Ksh980,000 – monthly lifetime pension
Ksh700,000 – airtime allowance
Ksh180,000 – monthly fuel allowance
Vehicles
2 saloon cars – provided and fully maintained by the government
1 Heavy-duty 3000cc vehicle – for personal travel
Domestic and personal staff enlistment
2 dedicated cooks
2 professional cleaners
2 personal drivers
1 Personal Assistant (PA)
Security, travel and health privileges
Armed security guards – for round-the-clock, permanent protection
Diplomatic passport – reinstated for international travel
Airport VIP lounge access – guaranteed at all major airports
Full medical cover – comprehensive healthcare fully paid by the state