The High Court has suspended the senate resolution to uphold former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment motion held on Thursday, October 17.
In a ruling delivered on Friday, Justice Chacha Mwita cited that Gachagua’s petition raised pertinent issues of law and public interest.
He issued a conservatory order staying the implementation of the impeachment charges, including the appointment of his replacement until October 24, 2024 when the matter will be mentioned before court.
The judge now directed Chief Justice to appoint a bench to hear the petition.
“That due the the significance of issues raised in the petition and application, I certify this matter as raising substantial questions of law and public interest and therefore fit to be heard by a bench of uneven number of judges to be appointed by the Hon. The Chief Justice. The file be placed before the Hon. Chief Justice immediately for consideration in that regard,” the ruling read in part.
