Kenya’s High Court has lifted an order blocking the swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki as deputy president following the impeachment of his predecessor.

In an unprecedented political drama that has gripped the nation Rigathi Gachagua was removed from office two weeks ago after parliament overwhelmingly approved an impeachment motion.

President William Ruto immediately nominated Kindiki, currently the interior minister, to replace Gachagua.

But the impeached deputy president then went to court objecting to his removal calling it politically motivated.

Parliament had approved Kindiki’s appointment but a court put his swearing-in on hold pending the legal challenges from Gachagua and others.