Petition stalls Ruto’s OP-led multi-agency task team on graft
Justice Mwamuye directed that the Executive Order remain suspended until the petition is fully heard and determined. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The High Court in Kenya has suspended President William Ruto's executive order establishing a multi-agency anti-corruption taskforce, pending determination of a petition challenging its legality. Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued conservatory orders, halting the implementation of the Presidential Proclamation.
- The taskforce, unveiled on August 18, was intended to streamline Kenya's anti-corruption fight.
- The petition, filed by Dr. Magare Gikenyi and others, argues the taskforce undermines independent constitutional bodies already mandated to fight graft.
- The court will hear the matter virtually on September 9 to confirm compliance and issue directions for an expedited hearing, aiming to conclude by December 4.
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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.
