The High Court on Thursday October 31, 2024 allowed the swearing in of Kithure Kindiki as the deputy president of Kenya.
The 3-Judge bench lifted conservatory orders barring the swearing in of Kithure Kindiki as deputy president.
This is after the High Courts in Kerugoya on October 11, 2024 issued conservatory orders stopping the appointment and swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki as the DP.
The three-judge bench consisting of Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Fridah Mugambi on Thursday ruled that the process of swearing in Kindiki should proceed due to public interest.
According to the three Judges, 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 ruled.
