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Kenyan High Court Blocks Insterior CS Kindiki From Becoming Deputy President
Kenyan High Court Blocks Insterior CS Kindiki From Becoming Deputy President
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Earlier on Friday, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula announced Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as the deputy president-elect via a special... 18.10.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The High Court of Kenya has temporarily stopped Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki from taking office as deputy president, local media reported on Friday.This ruling follows a case filed by David Mathenge and Peter Kamotho, who contested the senate's decision to remove Rigathi Gachagua from his position as deputy president. Earlier, Judge Chacha Mwita had already blocked the national assembly's decision to appoint Kindiki to replace impeached Gachagua.The court also paused the senate’s resolution that upheld the impeachment of Gachagua. Judge Mwita reportedly stated that the case raises significant constitutional issues. The court has ordered that all legal documents be served and responded to within three days, and the case will be revisited on October 24, for further proceedings. Until then, Kindiki's appointment remains on hold.Earlier, local media reported that Gachagua, who was removed from office following impeachment, has filed a lawsuit to challenge the appointment of the new deputy president.On October 8, Kenya's lower chamber voted overwhelmingly with 281 out of 349 lawmakers to impeach Gachagua for alleged power abuse, surpassing the required two-thirds majority. The national assembly had charged Gachagua with 11 offenses, including corruption, undermining the government, and inciting ethnic hatred.Gachagua's legal team has dismissed these charges as false and groundless, while witnesses, including lawmaker Mwengi Mutuse, accused Gachagua of constitutional violations.
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Kenyan High Court Blocks Insterior CS Kindiki From Becoming Deputy President
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Earlier on Friday, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula announced Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as the deputy president-elect via a special gazette notice, following parliamentary approval. This occurred despite a High Court order suspending the senate's support for impeaching deputy president Gachagua on Thursday.
The High Court of Kenya has temporarily stopped Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki from taking office as deputy president, local media reported on Friday.
This ruling follows a case filed by David Mathenge and Peter Kamotho, who
contested the senate's decision to remove Rigathi Gachagua from his position as deputy president. Earlier, Judge Chacha Mwita had already blocked the national assembly's decision to appoint Kindiki to replace impeached Gachagua.
The
court also paused the senate’s resolution that upheld the impeachment of Gachagua. Judge Mwita reportedly stated that the case raises significant constitutional issues. The court has ordered that all legal documents be served and responded to within three days, and the case will be revisited on October 24, for further proceedings. Until then, Kindiki's appointment remains on hold.
Earlier, local media reported that Gachagua, who was removed from office following impeachment, has filed a lawsuit to challenge the appointment of the new deputy president.
On October 8, Kenya's lower chamber voted overwhelmingly with 281 out of 349 lawmakers to
impeach Gachagua for alleged power abuse, surpassing the required two-thirds majority. The national assembly had charged Gachagua with 11 offenses, including corruption, undermining the government, and inciting ethnic hatred.
Gachagua's legal team has dismissed these
charges as false and groundless, while witnesses, including lawmaker Mwengi Mutuse, accused Gachagua of constitutional violations.
