Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Gikonyo has taken the witness stand in court to provide testimony regarding the medical condition of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his impeachment proceedings in 2024.
Dr. Gikonyo, who submitted an affidavit on behalf of Gachagua’s legal team, is now facing questioning from lawyers representing various parties involved in the case.
These proceedings are part of a petition in which Gachagua seeks the full payment of his benefits and dues following his removal from office.
On Wednesday morning, Gachagua arrived at court with his wife, Pastor Dorcas, and several political allies as the hearing resumed.
Central to this case is an affidavit dated April 28, 2026, which Dr. Gikonyo, a specialist in adult cardiology at Karen Hospital, prepared.
In the affidavit, he noted that Gachagua was admitted to Karen Hospital on October 17, 2024, due to severe chest pain during the impeachment process.
Dr. Gikonyo stated that he provided specialized treatment and monitoring for Gachagua during his hospital stay.
Additionally, the cardiologist informed the court that President William Ruto personally called him to inquire about Gachagua’s health condition while he was hospitalized.
This affidavit has become a key point of contention in the ongoing proceedings.
Gachagua’s legal team contends that it offers essential medical validation of his illness during the impeachment period.
They have previously defended the affidavit’s introduction in court, asserting that it does not introduce new issues into the petition but rather supports claims regarding Gachagua’s health at that time.
Gachagua’s lawyers emphasized that the medical evidence is crucial to illustrate his physical condition as the impeachment unfolded.
However, opposing parties have raised concerns about the affidavit, intending to scrutinize its credibility, timing, and content during cross-examination.
State lawyers argue that certain claims, particularly regarding the alleged phone call from the President, require independent verification and rebuttal before being accepted into the proceedings.
Several opposing parties include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and the Senate.
