Rigathi Gachagua's Doctor Leaves The Court In Stitches As He Asks The Judges To Give Him Time To Laugh.

Tension briefly gripped the courtroom after Dr Dan Gikonyo sparked reactions while testifying over claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua allegedly hid at hospital to avoid impeachment proceedings in October 2024.

Dr Gikonyo, the CEO of The Karen Hospital, appeared before the court to explain the circumstances surrounding Gachagua’s admission during the dramatic impeachment process that was unfolding in the Senate at the time.

The former DP had been rushed to hospital on the very day senators were debating and later voting on the impeachment motion against him.

During his testimony, Dr Gikonyo reportedly caused an outburst in court after asking for “time to laugh” in response to allegations that the hospital admission was part of a strategy to help Gachagua evade the Senate proceedings.

His remarks immediately drew reactions from lawyers and people present in court, with the tense atmosphere briefly turning dramatic.

The court session forms part of Gachagua’s ongoing legal challenge against his impeachment.

The former Deputy President has maintained that the process leading to his removal from office was flawed and unconstitutional.

His legal team is also seeking to prove that he was genuinely ill at the time and therefore unable to physically appear before the Senate during the hearing.

Dr Gikonyo defended the hospital’s professionalism, insisting that Gachagua received medical attention based on his health condition and not politics.

The hospital boss was expected to clarify medical timelines, admission details, and the nature of treatment administered to the former DP during the highly charged political moment.

The impeachment of Gachagua became one of the most dramatic political events in Kenya in 2024, attracting intense public debate and deep divisions among political leaders.

The court case now continues to draw major attention as more witnesses are called to testify about what transpired during the historic proceedings.

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