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HomeDaily NewsThursday, July 9, 2026Court bars Wetang'ula, Kingi from political campaigns - July 2026
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Court bars Wetang'ula, Kingi from political campaigns - July 2026

The High Court has issued conservatory orders prohibiting National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from using their official capacities to engage in partisan political campaigns. A Kenyan lobby group has filed a petition to stop the speakers from engaging in partisan political campaigns while holding their respective Speaker positions. Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has strongly refuted opposition claims that the Affordable Housing Program will be scrapped if they form government, calling such talk 'nonsense' and 'selfish.'

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Court bars Wetang'ula, Kingi from political campaigns

Court bars Wetang'ula, Kingi from political campaigns

The High Court has issued conservatory orders prohibiting National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from using their official capacities to engage in partisan political campaigns.

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The High Court has issued conservatory orders prohibiting National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from using their official capacities to engage in partisan political campaigns.

  • The orders are pending the hearing and determination of a constitutional petition.
  • The petition was filed by the lobby group Vocal Africa, challenging the Speakers' involvement in political activities.
  • The court directed that Wetang'ula and Kingi must not use their authority or influence to support or oppose any political party, coalition, or candidate.
Thursday 12:00 AMStandard PoliticsFirst

Hinga Slams Opposition Talk of Scrapping Affordable Housing Program as Nonsense

Hinga Slams Opposition Talk of Scrapping Affordable Housing Program as Nonsense

Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has strongly refuted opposition claims that the Affordable Housing Program will be scrapped if they form government, calling such talk "nonsense" and "selfish."

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Thursday 7:30 AMStandard Politics

Vocal Africa wants Wetang'ula, Kingi to stop campaigning for Ruto

Vocal Africa wants Wetang'ula, Kingi to stop campaigning for Ruto

A Kenyan lobby group has filed a petition to stop National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from engaging in partisan political campaigns while holding their respective Speaker positions.

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Key Highlights

A Kenyan lobby group has filed a petition to stop National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from engaging in partisan political campaigns while holding their respective Speaker positions.

  • The lobby group, Vocal Africa, is seeking to bar the two Speakers from campaigning for Ruto.
  • The petition argues that their current roles require impartiality.
  • This action highlights ongoing debates about the political neutrality of parliamentary leadership.
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Key Highlights

Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has strongly refuted opposition claims that the Affordable Housing Program will be scrapped if they form government, calling such talk "nonsense" and "selfish."

  • The Kenyan government is investing 44.1 billion shillings in Kisumu for housing, markets, and institutional units.
  • Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, Charles Hinga, defended the program, citing it as a constitutional right.
  • Hinga mentioned he is facing over 85 court cases related to the flagship program.