Karen Hospital Cardiologist Dr Dan Gikonyo Strongly Defends Authenticity of Rigathi Gachagua's Medical Records in High Court Hearing
Quote from Lawyer on May 14, 2026, 6:37 amKaren Hospital's Dr Dan Gikonyo, the longtime personal physician to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, appeared before the Milimani High Court on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He robustly defended the medical records related to Gachagua's hospitalization during the impeachment proceedings.
Dr Gikonyo testified that he has treated Gachagua since July 10, 2006, at 5:10 pm. He maintained that the former deputy president's condition was genuine and based on proper clinical assessment. He emphasized his long acquaintance with the patient and his role as the attending doctor.
According to the testimony, on October 17, 2024, at around 3:00 pm, Gachagua arrived at Karen Hospital complaining of chest pains amid the intense impeachment period. Formal admission was recorded at 4:18 pm following necessary clinical evaluations and administrative procedures.
The doctor explained that Gachagua's symptoms, particularly chest pains linked to stress from the impeachment process, warranted medical attention. Tests conducted included an ECG and Trop-T, which showed no immediate signs of a heart attack at the time of examination. He stated that the patient required hospitalization for observation and care.
Tension arose in the courtroom when suggestions emerged that the hospitalization might have been a strategy to avoid Senate scrutiny. Dr Gikonyo responded by saying he needed time to laugh at the allegation, a remark that caused a brief stir among those present.
Lead counsel for Gachagua, Senior Counsel Paul Muite, pressed the doctor further. He asked whether Rigathi Gachagua was truly sick or if the hospital admission was a way of hiding him from the impeachment proceedings. Dr Gikonyo firmly rejected any notion of evasion. He affirmed that the former deputy president was unwell, that they admitted him, and that supporting medical data and reports were available for the court upon request.
Lawyers representing the Senate challenged the reliability of the medical affidavit. They highlighted apparent differences between clinical notes and system-generated records. Dr Gikonyo stood by his documentation, insisting it accurately reflected his professional medical assessment and that any variations stemmed from standard hospital processes separating clinical observations from administrative entries.
The hearing forms part of ongoing legal battles concerning Gachagua's impeachment by the Senate. Questions persist over whether his health condition legitimately impacted his ability to participate fully in the proceedings. Dr Gikonyo's evidence aims to validate the medical grounds presented in support of the former deputy president.
This court session underscores the high stakes in the dispute, with both sides rigorously contesting the facts surrounding the hospitalization and its timing during a critical political moment. The case continues to draw significant public and legal attention as arguments over procedural fairness and medical validity unfold.
Karen Hospital's Dr Dan Gikonyo, the longtime personal physician to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, appeared before the Milimani High Court on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He robustly defended the medical records related to Gachagua's hospitalization during the impeachment proceedings.
Dr Gikonyo testified that he has treated Gachagua since July 10, 2006, at 5:10 pm. He maintained that the former deputy president's condition was genuine and based on proper clinical assessment. He emphasized his long acquaintance with the patient and his role as the attending doctor.
According to the testimony, on October 17, 2024, at around 3:00 pm, Gachagua arrived at Karen Hospital complaining of chest pains amid the intense impeachment period. Formal admission was recorded at 4:18 pm following necessary clinical evaluations and administrative procedures.
The doctor explained that Gachagua's symptoms, particularly chest pains linked to stress from the impeachment process, warranted medical attention. Tests conducted included an ECG and Trop-T, which showed no immediate signs of a heart attack at the time of examination. He stated that the patient required hospitalization for observation and care.
Tension arose in the courtroom when suggestions emerged that the hospitalization might have been a strategy to avoid Senate scrutiny. Dr Gikonyo responded by saying he needed time to laugh at the allegation, a remark that caused a brief stir among those present.
Lead counsel for Gachagua, Senior Counsel Paul Muite, pressed the doctor further. He asked whether Rigathi Gachagua was truly sick or if the hospital admission was a way of hiding him from the impeachment proceedings. Dr Gikonyo firmly rejected any notion of evasion. He affirmed that the former deputy president was unwell, that they admitted him, and that supporting medical data and reports were available for the court upon request.
Lawyers representing the Senate challenged the reliability of the medical affidavit. They highlighted apparent differences between clinical notes and system-generated records. Dr Gikonyo stood by his documentation, insisting it accurately reflected his professional medical assessment and that any variations stemmed from standard hospital processes separating clinical observations from administrative entries.
The hearing forms part of ongoing legal battles concerning Gachagua's impeachment by the Senate. Questions persist over whether his health condition legitimately impacted his ability to participate fully in the proceedings. Dr Gikonyo's evidence aims to validate the medical grounds presented in support of the former deputy president.
This court session underscores the high stakes in the dispute, with both sides rigorously contesting the facts surrounding the hospitalization and its timing during a critical political moment. The case continues to draw significant public and legal attention as arguments over procedural fairness and medical validity unfold.