Gachagua Rejects Ksh50 Million Court Award, Vows To Run For President
img_tag = ("Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has thrown back Ksh50 million in taxpayer money at the courts, declaring the compensation "insufficient" as he sets his sights on State House in 2027.
The High Court awarded Gachagua the hefty sum on Monday as constitutional damages following his dramatic impeachment last October. But instead of celebrating the windfall that could buy several high-end matatus, the Mathira politician is dismissing the money and vowing to challenge President William Ruto directly in the next election.
Gachagua argues the Ksh50 million does nothing to restore his constitutional rights or address what he calls the "mockery" of due process during his impeachment. The former DP maintains that both the National Assembly and Senate violated proper procedures when they kicked him out of office, making him the first deputy president to face such humiliation since devolution began.
For ordinary Kenyans already struggling with high fuel prices and expensive unga, watching a politician reject Ksh50 million feels like a different planet entirely. That amount could transform entire villages, stock dozens of small businesses, or provide bursaries for thousands of students. Yet Gachagua treats it like loose change, focusing instead on what he sees as bigger constitutional principles at stake.
The rejection signals Gachagua's political strategy is far from over. By refusing the money, he keeps his impeachment grievances alive in public discourse while positioning himself as a principled leader who cannot be bought. His 2027 presidential ambitions now seem crystal clear, setting up a potential showdown with the man who once called him his "truthful man."
This move transforms Gachagua from a dismissed deputy into an active opposition figure with serious State House ambitions. As Kenyans watch this political chess game unfold, one question emerges: will voters reward a politician who rejects millions on principle, or see it as another example of how disconnected our leaders are from everyday struggles?