A wave of confusion and controversy has erupted across Kenya after a viral social media post accused the Judiciary of warning former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over alleged legal manipulation in his impeachment case.

But in a dramatic turn of events, the Judiciary has now come out swinging—firmly denying the explosive claims and calling the viral post “fake and misleading.”

Viral Storm Over Gachagua’s FateOn Saturday, May 24, chaos broke out online after a widely circulated Facebook and X post alleged that Gachagua had attempted to “twist the law” to dodge the consequences of his impeachment by the Senate.

The now-flagged article even dragged Chief Justice Martha Koome into the mess, falsely attributing a quote to her suggesting that once impeached, a leader remains impeached—“permanently.”

The viral message boldly claimed, “Even with a court appeal, the punishment stands. The law doesn’t bend for anyone.” Arrest Rumors Fuel Public PanicThe fake story didn’t stop there—it went on to suggest that Gachagua could be arrested for allegedly misusing legal channels for personal gain.

The narrative sparked outrage and confusion, with concerned Kenyans demanding clarification from the highest levels of the Judiciary.

Judiciary Hits Back, Clarifies Koome’s RoleUnder mounting public pressure, the Judiciary responded. In a firm rebuttal, they dismissed the claims as completely false and clarified that neither CJ Koome nor the institution had made any such statement.

Interestingly, the clarification came just one day after CJ Koome reinstated the very same three-judge panel—Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Freda Mugambi—originally selected by her deputy, DCJ Philomena Mwilu, to hear Gachagua’s petitions.

Behind the Scenes: Court Drama Unfolds.

The legal drama intensified last year when Gachagua’s legal team challenged Mwilu’s authority to appoint judges, claiming only the Chief Justice holds that power. The Court of Appeal sided with them, ruling Mwilu’s move unconstitutional and directing the matter back to CJ Koome.

Now, with Koome reappointing the same judges, legal observers are watching closely—wondering whether this decision will spark another legal showdown.

Kenya Holds Its Breath As the case unfolds, one thing is certain: the nation is watching. The integrity of Kenya’s legal system and the future of a former deputy president hang in the balance—under the watchful eye of both the courts and the public.