• Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political future depends on the decision to be made by a three-judge bench
• On Tuesday, October 15, Justices Justices Antony Mrima, Eric Ogola, and Freda Mugambi will rule whether to approve or block the swearing-in of DP designate Kithure Kindiki
• In the case, Gachagua argued asked the three-judge bench not to lift the conservatory orders blocking Kindiki from assuming the DP’s office

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi – Embattled impeached deputy president Rigathi Gachagua anxiously awaits the outcome of the case he filed, opposing the appointment of Kithure Kindiki as the next second in command.

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The judges will rule on Thursday, October 31, whether to approve or block the swearing-in of DP designate Kindiki.

Petitioners David Munyi and Peter Gichobi moved to court on October 18 to block Kindiki’s swearing-in until the hearing of cases against Gachagua’s impeachment.

During the case proceedings, Gachagua argued that Kindiki’s nomination as DP was illegal, as the outgoing Interior Cabinet Secretary was ineligible as he was not a member of the UDA party.

“However, his nomination as deputy president on October 18 allegedly included confirmation of membership status in a political party from the office of the registrar of political parties and membership confirmation from the UDA party,” Gachagua said.

The impeached DP further claimed that Kindiki had not resigned as CS for Interior before he was nominated deputy president as required under Article 148.

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If the judges decline to lift the conservatory orders blocking Kindiki’s swearing-in, it will be a major win for Gachagua as, technically, he will still have hopes of retaining the seat.

However, if the three-judge bench lifts the conservatory orders issued by the Kerugoya Court, Gachagua’s hopes of serving as Kenya DP under President William Ruto’s administration will be shuttered entirely.

More to follow…

Source: TUKO.co.ke