His legal team made a serious error in judgment, which may have accelerated his downfall rather than slowed it down.
The main focus of their strategy was to stop the impeachment by arguing that the public participation process was flawed, but this move backfired.
Gachagua’s team rushed to court too soon, hoping to undermine the process before it gained momentum.
Initially, the court agreed with them, but Parliament quickly adjusted by initiating public participation at the constituency level.
This unexpected move left Gachagua’s team unprepared, forcing them to rethink their strategy.
The legal battle continued, with Gachagua's team challenging the Senate trial by questioning the public participation process.
However, the Kenyan legal system does not clearly define the standards for public participation, making it difficult to argue the case.
This lack of a clear legal framework weakened Gachagua’s position, and the courts refused to intervene.
The impeachment process, particularly at the presidential level, does not provide much room for challenging public participation.
Gachagua’s legal team focused on a weak point, which cost them valuable time and momentum. Now, the Senate is proceeding with the impeachment, leaving Gachagua with limited options.
Many political analysts believe that Gachagua's chances of avoiding impeachment are slim. The fate of former governors Mike Sonko and Ferdinand Waititu, who were impeached and effectively removed from politics, serves as a warning.
Gachagua may face a similar outcome if the Senate upholds the impeachment.
At this point, some believe that the best option for Gachagua is to resign. While resignation would be a difficult decision, it could allow him to protect his legacy and leave the door open for a possible return to politics in the future.
By stepping down, he could also secure his retirement benefits and avoid the complete destruction of his political career.
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