The High Court in Meru has referred the petition that sought nullification of the impeachment of Wajir Governor Abdi Mohammed to Chief Justice Martha Koome, for the formation of a three-judge bench for determination. Justice Patrick Jeremy Otieno on Monday said he was in agreement with the petitioners that there were court orders which took effect when Mohammed was removed from office. The judge also directed that court orders issued on May 18, 2021, remain in force. On May 18, the court stopped the replacement of Mohamed Abdi Mohamud as Wajir Governor despite his impeachment by the Senate. They argued that the High Court issued orders on April 29, stopping the Senate from discussing the resolution by the County Assembly of Wajir to impeach Abdi.

Source: The Star May 25, 2021 08:48 UTC