According to the law, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfrida Boyani is required to administer the oath of office to the Deputy President designate in the presence of Chief Justice Martha Koome or Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu.
However, Gachagua seemed determined to rain on Kindiki's parade. His lawyers obtained conservatory orders from the High Court, staying the implementation of the impeachment charges, including the appointment of his replacement until October 24, 2024, when the matter will be mentioned before the court.
He also obtained another order specifically barring the swearing-in of KIndiki as the Deputy President.
Several MPs who spoke to The Standard however felt indifferent, noting that the court order had been lodged too late in the day.
"I am sure the National Assembly lawyers are going to interpret the court order and advise on the next course of action, but from where I stand the degazettement of Gachagua takes the day. In Kindiki, I believe we have a sober mind and unifying factor who will take this country forward," said Sabatia MP Clement Sloya.
Tharaka-Nithi Woman Representative Susan Ngugi noted that since the matter had been directed to the Chief Justice for determination, the courts would in due time make their pronouncement on the matter.
These developments now put the country in a peculiar position where it has an elected deputy president who has been impeached and a nominee who must wait for the courts to determine when he should assume office.