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October 26, 2024
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Why AG, Parliament want court to lift Gachagua order in renewed push

Why AG, Parliament want court to lift Gachagua order in renewed push

“The constitution does not envisage a vacuum in the office of the Deputy President.”..

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The Kenyan Parliament and Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor are seeking to overturn a High Court order that prevents Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from being replaced following his impeachment for undermining President William Ruto.

  • The court order, issued by Justice Mwongo, originally blocked Gachagua's replacement after he was impeached on October 17, 2024.
  • The challenge will be heard on October 29, where Parliament argues that the ex parte order is unconstitutional and risks creating a power vacuum.
  • Gachagua claims he was denied a fair hearing during the impeachment process, while Parliament emphasizes the need for functional governance.

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