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Ousted Gachagua now changes tack in his battle to salvage career

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrives at the Senate for impeachment trial. [File, Standard]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Wednesday withdrew an application seeking to block the High Court from lifting orders that had stopped Kithure Kindiki from assuming office as the second in command.

His lawyer, Paul Muite, told the Court of Appeal that the orders sought had been overtaken by events as Kindiki was sworn as his successor on Friday.

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