A second petition was filed by lobby group Sheria Mtaani and Shadrack Wambui, who also sought interim orders to blocking the impeachment, arguing that Speaker of National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula who is supposed to be the ‘referee’ had endorsed the ouster bid.
Through lawyer Danstan Omari, the lobby said the preconceived and predetermined decision puts to doubt the constitutionality of the process.
Four attempts at stopping the impeachment process of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have failed with judges directing that the petitions filed by different parties be heard next week.
In the latest attempt, five people led by Obuli Namenya rushed to court arguing that the process will grievously contravene the Constitution as neither the National Assembly’s Standing Order 64 and 65 nor the Senate Standing Order No. 74, which provide for the procedure of impeachment of the Deputy President, were ever been subjected to the mandatory public participation. The petition has been certified as urgent to be heard on October 9, 2024.
