Kenya: Four Petitions Seeking to Stop Kindiki’s Confirmation as Next DP in Court

At least four petitions have been filed seeking to stop President William Ruto and the National Assembly from appointing Professor Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President.

The petitions, filed by various individuals and organizations, challenge the impeachment process of Rigathi Gachagua and the subsequent nomination of Kindiki. They argue that the entire process was unconstitutional, marred with procedural inconsistencies, and driven by political motives.

Emmanuel Elijah Otieno, an…