The High Court in Nairobi on Thursday lifted the orders that had prevented Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithiki Kindure from being sworn in as the next Deputy President.
“The following orders are hereby issued: 1. The applications for conservatory orders are hereby disallowed; and 2. The conservatory orders issued on October 18, 2024, in Kerugoya High Court are hereby discharged and all set aside. We grant leave for appeal,” ruled a three-judge bench led by Justice Eric Ogola.
Gachagua was removed from office two weeks ago when parliament overwhelmingly approved a motion for his impeachment.
Shortly after his ouster by the Senate, President William Ruto nominated Prof. Kindiki as his replacement, and the National Assembly subsequently approved the nomination.
However, Gachagua quickly filed a court challenge against his removal, claiming it was unconstitutional.
The High Court in Kerugoya issued orders preventing Prof. Kindiki from taking office as Deputy President until the hearing and determination of a case filed in court.
This determination by the High Court paves the way for Prof. Kindiki to take the Oath of Office as Deputy President.
The bench emphasized that the matter holds significant public interest.
“We remain committed to an expeditious dissemination of the petition. Further directions will be provided within this ruling,” said Justice Ogola.
