Kenya’s High Court lifted a ban on the swearing-in of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday.
This decision comes after his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, filed over 30 court cases challenging his impeachment.
Judge Anthony Mrima emphasized that the deputy president’s office should not remain vacant.
Gachagua’s legal efforts include appeals against the Senate’s decision to uphold five out of 11 charges against him.
The Senate found Gachagua guilty of gross constitutional violations and inciting ethnic hatred.
He has vehemently denied these allegations, claiming they are politically motivated attacks against him.
Following the Senate’s decision, President William Ruto appointed Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki as the new deputy president.
However, Gachagua’s legal battles initially blocked Kindiki’s swearing-in.
The ongoing legal challenges reflect months of political turmoil in Kenya.
This turmoil began with nationwide protests in June against unpopular tax hikes imposed by the government.
The rift between Gachagua and Ruto has deepened since their election campaign two years ago.
The decision to allow Kindiki’s swearing-in could be appealed to the Supreme Court, adding further uncertainty to the political landscape.
