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Kenyans react to court overturning orders blocking Kindiki’s swearing-in: ‘It’s good’

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Kenyans react to court overturning orders blocking Kindiki’s swearing-in: ‘It’s good’

  • Impeached Vice President Rigati Gachagua is working with his lawyers to save his political career
  • However, on Thursday, October 31, Gachagua faced a major setback when the High Court overturned the order preventing Kithura Kindiki from replacing him.
  • Kenyans watching reacted quickly, with some expressing sympathy for Gachagua.

Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, has over three years of reporting experience policy and current events in Kenya

Impeached Vice President Rigati Gachagua has suffered a major setback in his attempts to save his political career.

Rigati Gachagua sat in his office.
Kenyans took to social media to react to Rigati Gachagua’s setback after the court overturned the order barring Kindiki from being sworn in. Photo: Rigati Gachagua.
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What was the verdict of the High Court in the Gachagua case?

On Thursday, October 31, a three-judge panel of Justices Anthony Mrima, Eric Ogola and Freda Mugambi overturned orders that had prevented Kithure Kindiki from taking office as Deputy President.

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This comes after petitioners David Munyi and Peter Gichobi filed a petition in court on October 18 to prevent Kindiki from being sworn in until Gachagua’s impeachment case is heard.

During the proceedings, Gachagua argued that Kindiki’s appointment as vice president was illegal because the outgoing home affairs minister was not eligible to stand in the elections because he was not a member of Kenya’s ruling party. UDA.

They also alleged that Kindiki was still serving as the country’s interior cabinet secretary when President William Ruto appointed him to replace Gachagua.

In its ruling, the three-judge panel said the office of vice president as provided for in the 2010 Constitution cannot remain vacant and stressed the need for Kindiki to be sworn in.

How did Kenyans react to the High Court’s decision?

Kenyans who had been closely following the trial quickly reacted to the verdict on social media.

Some Kenyans online expressed sympathy for Gachagua, while others shared their views on how the decisions were implemented.

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KFK Derik:

“End of the road for Gachagua, now let’s start the game.”

Penina:

“The interest of the country is higher than the interest of the individual.”

Jane Kyalo:

Gachagua, enda tu Mathira. It’s done. You did your best.

Moha Daniels:

“You can’t fight the government.”

Amon K. Biy:

“The end of the road for our respected DP Gachagua. Poor guy!

Source: TUKO.co.ke