In the wake of Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment and his ongoing legal battles to retain his position, prominent lawyer Donald Kipkorir has stepped in with unsolicited legal advice aimed at helping the former Deputy President navigate the political and legal quagmire.
Gachagua, who was ousted following a Senate vote, has since filed numerous legal suits to challenge the impeachment. While a court order has temporarily frozen the proceedings, the approval of his replacement, Professor Kithure Kindiki, has moved forward, complicating matters further.
In this unique situation, Kipkorir’s advice to Gachagua focuses on finding an amicable resolution with President William Ruto.
Kipkorir’s advice, posted on social media under the title “Open Advise To Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua,” is as follows:
“Your Excellency, as they say, the ship has sailed. The train has left the station. You have a Court Order freezing the impeachment proceedings at where it ended at Senate.
“Your replacement, Prof. Kithure Kindiki has Parliamentary approval & Gazette Notice. For this brief moment, both of you are our Deputy Presidents.
“Whilst you have a Court Order, Kithure has Presidential Imprimatur. I advise you reach agreement with President William Ruto as follows:
1. You consolidate all your over 20 cases filed in Court on the impeachment & record consent voiding the impeachment conviction.
2. You formally resign as Deputy President.
3. You be paid all your salaries, allowances including your confidential budget up to 2027 in one lump sum.
4. You be given one lump gross payment equivalent to your salary & allowances for the period 2027-2032.
5. They give you and Pastor Dorcas the full retirement benefits of a retired DP & Spouse, including security and cars.
6. They close all files relating to any intended criminal investigations of any kind on you and your family forever.
7. The Government undertakes not to interfere with your businesses in any way, including your lease with Treetops.
“Once Deed of Settlement is signed on above, you pledge your unswerving loyalty to the President & the new DP Kithure Kindiki.”
Kipkorir concluded his open letter with a humorous note, adding: “I will send a small Fee Note.”
Gachagua’s legal battles have drawn widespread attention, and while Kipkorir’s advice offers a potential exit strategy, it remains to be seen how the former Deputy President will respond.
The situation presents a legal and political dilemma as Gachagua balances his court challenges with the practical realities of his replacement having already been installed.
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