The High court has said it lacks authority to hear and determine a matter seeking the removal of Deputy President William Ruto from office.
Justice Antony Mrima, in his determination, said the constitution has an elaborate procedure on how a Deputy President should have removed from office
"There are no issues for determination by this court in respect of the matter raised in the application. This court cannot, therefore, assume jurisdiction," he said.
The judge struck out the application filed by one Michael Kirungia.
In the case, Kirungia claimed Ruto has abdicated his constitutional role as the principal assistant to the president and embarked on “self-assigned duties”.
He sought to have him removed from office because he is not performing the functions conferred by the constitution and any other functions of the President as the President may assign.
Ruto in response argued that the case is politically motivated and geared towards a certain individual's interest.
He did not mention who the individual is but asked the High court to dismiss the case on grounds of jurisdiction.
The DP has on several occasions been under pressure from his boss Uhuru Kenyatta and other leaders calling for his resignation.
During this year's labour day celebrations, Uhuru launched an attack against his deputy accusing him of absconding duty, inciting Kenyans against the government and refusing to pave way for a replacement.
But Ruto in a rejoinder hit back saying Uhuru sabotaged his own.
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