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By CivicLens Gazette Kenya's political and legal landscape was thrown into fresh debate following the landmark High Court judgment that upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua while simultaneously finding that his constitutional right to a fair hearing had been violated. The ruling, delivered by a three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Frida Mugambi, has generated sharp divisions within Kenya's legal fraternity, with senior lawyers offering differing interpretations on its implications for Gachagua's political future and the development of constitutional jurisprudence in Kenya. The judgment, which took more than ten hours to read, affirmed that Parliament and the Senate acted within the Constitution when they removed Gachagua from office in October 2024. However, the judges also found that the Senate violated Article 50 of the Constitution by refusing to adjourn proceedings despite Gachagua's hospitalization, t...

From Dreams to Daily Income: How Daghy's Grassroots Empowerment Revolution is Transforming Families Across Laikipia East By Civic Lens Gazette Correspondent June 7, 2026 NANYUKI, LAIKIPIA COUNTY — At a time when unemployment continues to challenge thousands of young Kenyans, one emerging leader in Laikipia East is steadily building what many residents are calling a "practical economic revolution" from the ground up. During the week, Douglas Mwangi, popularly known as Daghy , officially opened a new community car wash business at Majengo in Nanyuki Town , adding to a growing network of income-generating projects he has helped establish across several wards within Laikipia East Constituency. The initiative, which focuses on creating sustainable livelihoods rather than short-term handouts, is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about grassroots empowerment programs in the region as Daghy positions himself for the 2027 Laikipia East parliamentary race. For dozens o...

Laikipia East MP Aspirant Says Government Has Misplaced Priorities as Residents Demand Economic Empowerment and Public Participation By Civic Lens Gazette Political Desk NANYUKI, LAIKIPIA COUNTY — Laikipia East parliamentary aspirant Douglas Mwangi, popularly known as Daghy, on Monday joined hundreds of residents in a peaceful demonstration in Nanyuki opposing the reported proposal to establish an Ebola quarantine facility at the Laikipia Air Base. The demonstration, which attracted residents from different parts of the county, quickly evolved into a broader conversation about development priorities, economic empowerment, youth unemployment, and public participation in government decision-making. Participants carried placards, waved Kenyan flags, and marched peacefully through Nanyuki town while calling upon the national government to prioritize projects that directly improve the lives of local residents. At the center of the demonstration was Daghy, whose remarks resonated strong...