3-Judge bench approves Kindiki swearing in as Deputy President

3-Judge bench approves Kindiki swearing in as Deputy President

3-Judge bench approves Kindiki swearing in as Deputy President by lifting the conservatory orders that stopped the appointment and swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki as the deputy president replacing Rigathi Gachagua.

The three-judge bench consisting of Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima, and Fridah Mugambi noted that staying the conservatory orders would immensely hamper the operations of the government as mandated by the constitution.

Justice Anthony Mrima argued that the public interest and constitutional provision demanded that the office of the deputy president should not remain vacant.

“We are convinced and find that the current constitutional framework does not envision any scenario in which the office of the DP would remain vacant except during the brief period required to fill a vacancy,” noted Justice Anthony Mrima.

“The applications for conservatory orders are hereby disallowed. The conservatory orders on October 18, 2024, in Kerugoya High Court are hereby discharged and set aside,” Justice Eric Ogolla stated.

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