Posted 3/20/2024, 5:25:34 PM
High Court Stops Vacant Kisii Deputy Governor Seat from Being Filled After Impeachment
- High Court issues order stopping gazetting of vacant Kisii deputy governor seat after impeachment of Robert Monda
- Justice Rayola says petition raises serious issues requiring court's immediate attention to preserve status quo
- Points out concerns in petition pertain to Senate and County Assembly events, making Machakos High Court unsuitable
- Petitioner ordered to serve documents to Senate within 3 days; Senate gets 7 days to respond
- Monda was impeached for bribery and unlawful arrest of his brother; Governor Arati expected to declare vacancy