The High Court has issued orders stopping the impeachment of Meru County governor Kawira Mwangaza by the Senate.
Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the orders pending the inter-partes hearing and determination of a case filed by Kawira.
“Pending the inter-partes hearing and determination of the application, a conservatory order be and is hereby issued staying the furtherance or implementation of the resolution of the Senate removing the governor of Meru County Hon. Kawira Mwangaza from office by way of impeachment,” the judge ruled.
The judge was satisfied that the application raises constitutional, legal and factual issues that meet the threshold that warrant immediate intervention by the court.
In addition, the matter was certified as urgent and directed it to be heard on a priority basis.
The parties were directed to file and serve their responses and submissions by close of business 13th September 2024.
The case will be heard on 17th September 2024 to confirm compliance.
