The day's editorial focus remained on Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment aftermath, but shifted from the ruling itself to his rejection of the Sh50 million compensation. Morning headlines reported the High Court's decision and award, with mixed reactions from allies and critics. By early afternoon, Gachagua held a press conference, calling the sum an insult and claiming President Ruto had previously offered him Sh2 billion. He announced a 45-day political retreat and vowed to appeal, while also pledging to back any candidate against Ruto in 2027. The Senate said it would appeal the compensation order. This personal defiance dominated coverage through the evening, overshadowing other stories like the Nanyuki Ebola facility protests that left one dead, a PS reshuffle swapping Education and Tourism, and the Tob Cohen murder trial testimony.
