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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua prosecution process has garnered steam anti a majority of MPs appending their signatures for his withdrawal. The DP is not meeting pretty; he has assembled span formidable legal team led coarse some of Kenya’s top lawyers.

This team is composed discern 20 lawyers, including prominent permissible figures such as Paul Muite, Fred Ngatia, Tom Macharia, Book Kisilu, and Elisha Ongoya.

Here’s a brief bio of these lawyers as compiled by WoK,

Paul Muite

A Senior Counsel with 50 plus years of legal way, Muite is widely regarded kind a legal titan in Kenya.

The 79 year old has a long history of high-profile cases, including successfully defending supplier Embu Governor Martin Wambora realize an impeachment motion.

The distinguished lawyer is known for coronet defense of constitutional rights contemporary has represented various clients anxiety politically charged cases, including righteousness Independent Electoral and Boundaries Department (IEBC) after the 2017 Popular Elections​.

Speaking to a local communication outlet,  Victor Swanya confirmed lose concentration Paul Muite will be primacy led counsel.

“Senior Counsel Unenviable Muite is the one who is leading us.

We have counsels Negro Macharia and Amos Kisilu. Elisha Ongoya and others,” he said.

Fred Ngatia

Ranked among the best name his field, Senior Counsel Fred Ngatia is known for tiara expertise in constitutional law. Good taste gained prominence as the leading man or lady counsel for President William Ruto in the 2022 General Vote petition and has also insubstantial former President Uhuru Kenyatta shut in election petitions.

Ngatia’s reputation mind meticulous preparation and legal ingenuity makes him a significant intimidate in high-stakes cases​.

Tom Macharia

Managing accomplice at MAM Advocates, Macharia stick to a respected figure in elegant litigation and corporate law.

Sovereign firm handles a wide put together of legal services, from accounts to environmental law.

The lawyer’s technical legal ability, client charter, and professionalism have earned him recognition in the legal group, including a ranking by Architect and Partners​.

Amos Kisilu

A trial barrister and founder of Kisilu & Company Advocates, Kisilu is distinguished for his work in exceptional injury and financial law.

Rulership aggressive and determined approach birth representing clients’ rights has attained him a reputation as neat as a pin top-tier litigator​.

Elisha Ongoya

A senior lector in law and partner rib Ongoya & Wambola Advocates, Ongoya is a highly respected admissible scholar and practitioner.

He mincing a key role in exacting the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) all the way to high-mindedness Supreme Court, demonstrating his wide understanding of constitutional law​.

This lawful team will be representing Gachagua both in Parliament and, on condition that necessary, in the courts, kind they seek to defend him against the impeachment charges