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 21 advisors will remain in office pending the hearing of a full appeal.
• Key figures affected include economist David Ndii, National Security Advisor Monica Juma, and constitutional scholar Makau Mutua.
• The appellate judges cited the risk of disrupting operations of the Office of the President as a reason for granting the stay.

The Kenyan Court of Appeal has temporarily suspended a High Court ruling that declared President William Ruto's 21 advisers unconstitutional.

• The suspension allows the advisors to continue serving and receiving salaries pending the appeal hearing.
• Key organizations involved include the Office of the Attorney General and the Katiba Institute.
• The ruling was delivered unexpectedly, with legal representatives of the Katiba Institute stating they were not notified of the early delivery.

The Court of Appeal has temporarily suspended a High Court ruling that declared the President's 21-member Council of Advisors unconstitutional.

• The stay of execution was granted after the government's appeal was deemed to raise "arguable issues".
• The Katiba Institute, lead petitioner, expressed shock, stating they were not notified of the ruling which was expected on April 24.
• Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga suggested the Katiba Institute petition for the removal of the judges involved due to alleged procedural irregularities.