Ruto Suffers Major Setback Days After Making 18 Appointments
The move comes two days after Ruto appointed an 18-member team led by Makau Mutua...
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President William Ruto faces a significant legal challenge as four activists, led by Dr. Magare Gikenyi, have filed a petition contesting his recent appointment of an expert panel to oversee compensation for protest victims.
- The petition argues that President Ruto's appointments contravene Article 134 and Article 132(4) of Kenya's Constitution, claiming he lacks the power to establish such a panel.
- The petitioners assert that the panel's appointment through "imaginary mirage powers" is unconstitutional and a duplication of existing institutional duties.
- The challenge comes just two days after Ruto appointed an 18-member team to facilitate compensation for victims of protests dating back to 2017.
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Court Blocks State House Church as Activists File Petition Against Ruto's Appointments - August 2025
The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily blocked President William Ruto's plan to construct a permanent church within the grounds of State House. Separately, the President is facing a legal challenge from four activists, led by Dr. Magare Gikenyi, who have filed a petition contesting the recent appointment of an expert panel to oversee compensation for protest victims. In response to criticism on the same issue, Professor Makau Mutua, a senior advisor to the President, accused opposition leaders of politicizing and obstructing the compensation efforts for these victims.
