Court of Appeal Allows Ruto’s Advisers to Remain in Office Pending Appeal - March 2026

The Court of Appeal in Kenya has granted a temporary reprieve to President William Ruto's 21 advisors, suspending a High Court ruling that declared their offices unconstitutional. The Court of Appeal has temporarily suspended a High Court ruling that declared President William Ruto's 21 advisers unconstitutional. Questions have mounted after this surprise court decision favoring Ruto, with the temporary suspension allowing advisors to remain in office pending appeal.