A Kenyan court has upheld the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua, the country's former deputy president, dealing a serious blow to his political ambitions just as he had been positioning himself for a presidential run.
The ruling does not close the door entirely. Gachagua's legal team has already vowed to challenge the decision, meaning the fight is far from over and the courts will likely remain a key battleground for his political future.
Whether his bid for the presidency can survive this latest setback is the question his supporters, and his opponents, are watching very closely right now.
Originally published by BBC Africa.