The High Court has suspended the replacement of former Deputy President Rigathi following his impeachment at the Senate on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
In a ruling on Friday, October 18, 2024, High Court judge Justice Chacha Mwita issued temporary orders barring the seat from being filled pending the hearing of the case on October 24, 2024, before a bench appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome.
“In the meantime, due to the issues raised in the petition and application, and the urgency demonstrated, a conservatory order is hereby issued staying implementation of the resolution by the Senate upholding the impeachment charges against the petitioner, the Deputy President of Kenya, including the appointment of his replacement,” Justice Mwita said.
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