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May 8, 2026
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Kindiki needed no IEBC clearance to be Deputy President, AG says

Kindiki needed no IEBC clearance to be Deputy President, AG says

Petitioners say the appointment was irregular and unlawful because the IEBC had no commissioners to verify his eligibility...

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The Attorney-General has argued in court that judges cannot overturn Parliament's impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, asserting the process is a political decision. The AG also defended the nomination of Prof Kithure Kindiki as DP, stating it requires only National Assembly approval, not clearance from the IEBC.

  • Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor urged the High Court to respect Parliament's decision.
  • The AG argued that President William Ruto's nomination of Prof Kithure Kindiki was a constitutional prerogative.
  • Petitioners contested the nomination due to the IEBC's lack of commissioners at the time.

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