MPs quick nod, two court orders and fightback on dramatic Friday

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (2nd left) with his lawyers Paul Muite, Tom Macharia, Njiru Ndegwa and Elisha Ongoya at the Senate Chambers during his impeachment motion hearing on October 17, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

A unanimous vote by MPs in favour of nomination of Prof. Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President and two court orders stopping him from assuming the office marked the dramatic Friday in the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua.

The High Court in Nairobi issued orders at around noon, just as National Assembly was passing Kindiki's appointment.