UPDATE: The High Court has issued temporary orders stopping replacement of Rigathi Gachagua as Deputy President until October 24 when the matter will be mentioned before a bench to be appointed by Chief Justice Koome. Earlier storyImpeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has moved to court to challenge his removal from office by Parliament. Through lawyer Paul Muite, Mr Gachagua further sought court orders to stop President William Ruto from nominating his successor, pending the determination of his case. Dr Gikonyo: We have to keep the Deputy President for at least 48-72 hours to make sure he’s safeHe maintains that the evidence relied on forming the basis for his impeachment was insufficient. Mr Gachagua has also sought an order blocking the National Assembly from vetting and approving the nomination of the person submitted by the president to fill the vacancy in the office of the Deputy President.

Source: Daily Nation October 18, 2024 14:12 UTC