Africa

Kenya High Court Lifts Bar on Deputy President Swearing-In

today1 November, 2024

Background

Kenya’s High Court has lifted a ban on the swearing-in of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, allowing him to assume office despite ongoing legal challenges by his impeached predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua. CNBCAfrica indicates that Judge Anthony Mrima emphasized the need to fill the deputy president position, though the ruling can be appealed to the Supreme Court.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen