Cardiologist Dr Daniel Gikonyo in court for cross-examination over the medical condition of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his impeachment on May 13 /LEAH MUKANGAI

Cardiologist Dr Daniel Gikonyo has appeared in court for cross-examination over the medical condition of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his impeachment.

Gikonyo appeared in the witness dock ahead of questioning by lawyers representing the various parties in the matter.

Gachagua arrived in court Wednesday morning accompanied by his wife Pastor Dorcas and other political allies as the hearing resumed.

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At the centre of the case is an affidavit dated April 28 sworn by Gikonyo, a specialist in adult cardiology at Karen Hospital.

In the affidavit, the doctor stated that Gachagua had been admitted to Karen Hospital on October 17, 2024, after complaining of severe chest pain during the height of the impeachment process.

According to the affidavit, the former deputy president was placed under Gikonyo’s care for specialised treatment and monitoring.

The cardiologist told the court that while Gachagua was admitted at the hospital, President William Ruto personally telephoned him to inquire about Gachagua’s medical condition.

The affidavit has since become one of the key disputed documents in the ongoing proceedings. 

Cardiologist Dr Daniel Gikonyo in court for cross-examination over the medical condition of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his impeachment on May 13 /LEAH MUKANGAI
Cardiologist Dr Daniel Gikonyo consults before cross-examination over the medical condition of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his impeachment on May 13 /LEAH MUKANGAI
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in court during the cross-examination of his doctor, Dr Daniel Gikonyo on May 13 /LEAH MUKANGAI
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his wife Dorcas Rigathi arrive in court for the cross-examination of his doctor, Dr Daniel Gikonyo on May 13 /LEAH MUKANGAI
DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa and DCP deputy party leader Cleophas Malala in court for the cross-examination of Dr Daniel Gikonyo over the medical condition of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his impeachment on May 13 /LEAH MUKANGAI
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina in court during the cross-examination of Dr Daniel Gikonyo on May 13 /LEAH MUKANGAI