Blow to Ruto as Court Blocks His New Team
The ruling comes just a day after Ruto formed the team...
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The High Court has temporarily blocked President William Ruto's initiative to form a multi-agency team dedicated to combating graft. This decision, issued by Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Wednesday, August 20, halts the team's implementation pending further legal proceedings.
- A conservatory order was issued, staying the operation of the Presidential Proclamation on the Establishment of the Multi-Agency Team on War Against Graft.
- The ruling follows a petition filed by Magare Gikenyi and three other complainants, arguing that Ruto's proclamation violated constitutional provisions and overreached the EACC's mandate.
- Respondents and interested parties have until August 29, 2025, to file their responses, with a goal for expedited hearing and determination of the matter within 90 days.
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High Court Suspends President Ruto's Multi-Agency Anti-Corruption Taskforce - August 2025
A petition was filed by Dr. Magare Gikenyi and three other petitioners challenging the legality of the Presidential Multi-Agency Team on the War Against Corruption (MAT-WAC), arguing that President William Ruto had overstepped his constitutional mandate. Hours after the team's announcement, the High Court in Kenya suspended the president's executive order establishing the taskforce. On Wednesday, August 20, Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued conservatory orders halting the implementation of the Presidential Proclamation. This decision temporarily blocks the initiative to form the multi-agency team, pending determination of the petition challenging its legality.
