Kenya has for the first time found itself in political turmoil following the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Senators upheld his ouster last Thursday, October 17, 2024.
According to lawyer Adrian Kamotho, once the deputy president has been impeached, he ceases to hold office.
After Gachagua's impeachment, Parliament on Friday approved the nomination of Kithure Kindiki as DP in a special sitting Friday paving the way for the swearing-in.
Kindiki was to be sworn in on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
However, two petitioners, David Munyi Mathenge and Peter Gichobi Kamotho, moved to court seeking to stop the swearing-in.
The Senate, the Speaker of the Senate, and two others have been sued in the case filed at the Kerugoya High Court.
They sought the orders after the National Assembly approved the nomination of Kindiki as the new Deputy President, a day after the Senate voted to impeach Gachagua.