Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua while closing the third symposium on Greening Judiciaries in Africa on Wednesday, April 5 in Nairobi admitted that he is still intimidated by the judiciary because of his past experiences.
The second in command added that he is still timid to interact with judicial officials almost six months after his multi-billion graft charges were dropped.
“I must say that appearing before many chief justices and judges is rather intimidating. In my earlier life, before the people of Kenya decided to bring me to this side of the divide, I was a constant visitor before you in not-very-pleasant circumstances,” DP Gachagua told delegates.
DP Gachagua however, stated that appearing before the judges will complete his healing process from the past experiences in the corridors of justice.
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“Anytime you invite me I am a bit hesitant because appearing before you in different circumstances. But we are healing slowly and this continuously appearing before you complete that healing.” He added.
Nonetheless, the anti-corruption court allowed the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP)’s application to withdraw a Ksh.7.4 billion fraud case against DP Gachagua and nine others in November, last year.
As per the ruling, the court blamed the DPP for pressing charges against Gachagua and his co-accused without conducting decisive investigations.
Moreover, the prosecution had applied for withdrawal of charges on grounds that it would be prejudicial for the case to continue since the evidence tabled in court was insufficient.
