According to the petitioners, the e-filing system experienced a sudden breakdown on October 18, the same day the National Assembly voted to confirm Prof. Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President nominee.
Kindiki’s swearing-in is now expected to proceed without further delays.
The High Court bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Antony Mrima, and Freda Mugambi is now at liberty to proceed with making its ruling this afternoon.
Duale asserted that loyalty ultimately yields significant rewards.
Gachagua was removed from office on October 17,2024 with President William Ruto nominating Kindiki for the position the following day.
Somane further argued that, even if the commission had a role to play, it could not fulfil it due to the absence of commissioners.
Hassan said the UDA's National Executive Committee (NEC) is waiting on the court's decision before proceeding with the appointment of Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy Party Leader.
Lawyer Ongoya criticised President William Ruto's swift moves leading to the October 18, 2024 vote, calling it "unprecedented."
Judge Hellen Wasilwa issued the directive on Monday, noting that it aims to facilitate further proceedings in the legal dispute surrounding their employment status.
Gachagua termed one of the High Court rulings erroneous and based on a significant misinterpretation of the Constitution's intent and provisions.
Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa urged the government to further reinstate Gachagua's full team.
The court pushed the hearing regarding the lifting of conservatory orders that prevent his swearing-in to Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 10 am.
The lawyers questioned the judges' ability to provide a fair and impartial ruling.
The youths now want detectives to exhaustively investigate the matter and have the authors of the leaflets arrested and charged in court.
The lawyer cited a previous Supreme Court ruling which determined that the President could not be enjoined in any legal proceedings, including those filed by Gachagua.
This appeal comes as interim orders from the Kerugoya Court are set to expire on Thursday.
He further expressed concerns that the directive, issued without consultation with the PSC, may lead to the constructive dismissal of the workers.
"We do not find any fault in the DCJ assigning judges to sit on this bench, more so when the CJ has not raised any red flag."
Kindiki was set to appear before the Senate alongside Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, both of whom failed to attend the session.