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.