Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has dismissed claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is pursuing financial compensation following the court’s ruling on his impeachment case. Speaking after the judgment, Maina said the legal battle was driven by the need to defend Kenya’s Constitution and uphold the rule of law, insisting that any monetary award was never the objective.
Highlights
- Njeri Maina says Rigathi Gachagua is not interested in KSh50 million compensation.
- She was part of the legal team that represented him during the impeachment case.
- Maina says the case was about protecting the Constitution and due process.
- The legislator insists public institutions must be held accountable to the law.
- She believes Gachagua’s focus remains on justice rather than financial gain.
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Constitution First, Money Second
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has maintained that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s legal challenge against his impeachment was never about securing financial compensation.
Addressing the media after the court’s ruling on Monday, June 8, Maina said the case was filed to protect the integrity of Kenya’s constitutional framework and ensure that state institutions operate within the law.
According to the legislator, the legal team approached the courts seeking justice and accountability, not personal benefit.
Defending Constitutional Processes
Maina emphasized that the Constitution remains the foundation of Kenya’s democratic system and must be respected by all institutions charged with implementing it.
She noted that the legal battle was intended to safeguard the principles adopted by Kenyans in the 2010 Constitution and to ensure that due process is followed in matters of national importance.
“The issue has never been about money,” she said, stressing that the focus was on preserving public trust in constitutional institutions and protecting the rule of law.
Gachagua Unlikely to Accept Compensation
The Woman Representative further expressed confidence that Gachagua would not accept any compensation that may arise from the court’s decision.
She argued that the former Deputy President’s primary concern has always been ensuring that constitutional procedures are respected and that public offices remain accountable to the people they serve.
For Maina, the significance of the ruling lies not in any potential financial award, but in reinforcing the principle that all state institutions must act within the confines of the law.
As discussions surrounding the ruling continue, the case has reignited a broader conversation about constitutional accountability and the role of public institutions in safeguarding Kenya’s democracy.
