President William Ruto has taken a strong stand against the legal challenge to Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment, saying courts don’t have the power to hear the case.
Breaking News
- President Ruto, through his lawyer Adrian Kamotho, has filed papers saying the court should dismiss the case
- He argues that no one can take the President to court over actions done under the Constitution while in office
- Five citizens had gone to court trying to stop Kithure Kindiki from becoming the new Deputy President
What Sorrounds This Matters
The case raises important questions about:
- Who can challenge an impeachment in court
- What powers courts have over presidential actions
- How the replacement of a deputy president should work
Who are the Challengers?
- The Challengers:
- David Mathenge
- Peter Kamotho
- Grace Mwangi
- Clement Muriuki
- Edwin Kariuki
Who Are Kenyans Looking Upto In This Matter?
- President William Ruto (named as fifth respondent)
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (listed as interested party)
- Kithure Kindiki (nominated as new Deputy President)
What The Challengers Want
The five citizens who filed the case are asking the court to:
- Stop Kindiki from being sworn in as Deputy President
- Review whether the Senate followed the right process in impeaching Gachagua
- Determine if the whole impeachment was legal
President’s Response
President Ruto’s team says:
- The court has no right to hear this case
- The petition ignores the law
- The case is an abuse of the court process
- The Constitution protects the President from such legal challenges
The Court Hearing Decision
The court will need to decide whether it can hear the case before any other issues can be addressed. This decision could affect:
- When and if Kindiki can take office
- The future of impeachment challenges
- How similar cases might be handled
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