A petition has been filed in Kenya's Parliament seeking the removal of Isaac Ruto from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) due to alleged political bias. The petition claims Ruto's attendance at a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Governing Council (NGC) meeting violates constitutional provisions on independence and integrity for JSC commissioners.

• The petition was filed by advocate Eric Muriuki.
• Isaac Ruto, a former governor, allegedly attended the UDA NGC meeting at State House on January 26, chaired by President William Ruto.
• The petition cites violations of multiple constitutional articles, including Articles 10, 73, 75, 77, and 249, as well as Section 18 of the Judicial Service Act.
• The petition was prompted by a letter from former JSC Vice Chairperson Macharia Njeru, dated January 27, calling for Isaac Ruto’s resignation.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has strongly denied allegations that he receives orders from President William Ruto or anyone else to manipulate parliamentary proceedings and outcomes. He asserts his independence, rejecting claims that he influences debates or decisions by Members of Parliament.

• Wetang’ula made these remarks during an interview on TV47 on Wednesday night.
• He stated that nobody, including President Ruto, has attempted to influence him on how to run the House since he became Speaker.
• The Speaker recently raised concerns about a "troubling trend" of MPs over-summoning Executive officials, with some being called by more than three committees on the same issues.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has denied claims circulating on social media that he directed Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua to organize a meeting for Mt Kenya leaders, calling the allegations "false and misleading." His office emphasized that official communications would only come from verified channels.

• Uhuru Kenyatta's office issued a statement on Thursday, refuting social media claims linking him to the planned Mt Kenya political meeting.
• The clarification follows viral posts suggesting Uhuru had asked Gachagua to unite Mt Kenya leaders and other claims about Uhuru's health and political concerns.
• Uhuru's Jubilee Party recently announced leadership changes, including Jeremiah Kioni as Deputy Party Leader and Richard Ole Kenta as Secretary General, as political tensions rise ahead of the 2027 elections.