I’m not interested: Gachagua turns down Ksh50 million court award
By Valerian Khakayi, June 9, 2026Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has turned down the Ksh50 million compensation awarded to him by the High Court following its finding that his right to a fair hearing was violated during the Senate impeachment proceedings.
Speaking after the court ruling on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Gachagua maintained that his legal battle was never about financial compensation but rather about defending the Constitution and ensuring justice prevails.
According to him, the award is an insult to his fundamental rights and mockery of the constitution.
“The Ksh50 million awarded to me is an insult to my fundamental rights and freedom and a mockery of the constitution,” Gachagua said.
“We are not interested.”
The former deputy president argued that the case was centred on the protection of constitutional principles, adding that no amount of money could compensate for violations of the Constitution.
“Money was never the issue here; justice and supremacy were,” he added.
Gachagua further said he would not be swayed by monetary awards when it comes to defending constitutional rights.
“I am one Kenyan leader who cannot be swayed by promises of money to allow violation of the constitution. I stand as a matter of principle to protect the constitutional rights and defend the Constitution,” the former DP stated.
Ksh 50M award
His remarks came after a three-judge bench found that his right to a fair hearing had been violated during the Senate impeachment proceedings and awarded him KSh50 million in damages.
“The Court awards constitutional damages of Ksh50 million to his excellency Gachagua payable by the Senate, to vindicate the Constitution, restore the dignity of the affected party, and deter future violations,” the bench ordered.
However, while the court faulted aspects of the impeachment process, it upheld the decision to remove him from office, ruling that the impeachment itself was constitutional.
The judgement marked a significant chapter in Gachagua’s legal challenge against his impeachment, with the former deputy president now shifting focus to what he says is the broader fight to safeguard constitutionalism and due process in Kenya.
Despite the compensation award, Gachagua insisted that the court’s recognition of the violation of his rights was more important than the money, describing the case as a matter of principle rather than personal gain.