Deputy President-Elect Rigathi Gachagua will have to wait longer for the commencement of his Sh7.4 billion case.
The move comes after the case, which was scheduled to kick off today, was postponed owing to the petition lodged at the Supreme Court by Azimio-One Kenya presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, challenging the victory of President-Elect William Ruto and Gachagua.
The Supreme Court is set to deliver its ruling on the petition today.
Gachagua’s case is among those affected by the petition after the Judiciary closed Milimani Law Courts from August
Should the Supreme Court uphold his election as the Deputy President, the Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji could find himself in a dilemma over whether the DP enjoys immunity similar to the president on criminal court proceedings. Gachagua could be the first Deputy President under the 2010 constitution to appear in a local court for a criminal trial.
