The High Court in Nairobi on Thursday lifted the conservatory orders that stopped the appointment and swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki as the deputy president replacing Rigathi Gachagua.

The three-judge bench consisting of Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima, and Fridah Mugambi noted that lifting the conservatory orders would not have an impactful effect on the operations of the court.

According to Justice Anthony Mrima, the public interest demanded that the office of the deputy president should not remain vacant.

The ruling comes after lawyers representing the National Assembly led by former Attorney General Githu Muigai urged the three-judge bench to lift the conservatory orders to pave the way for a swearing-in.

While addressing the court, the lawyer argued that the office of the deputy president was vacant and that the conservatory order had been overtaken by events.

On October 11, the High Courts in Nairobi and Kerugoya issued conservatory orders stopping the appointment and swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki as the DP.