Sifuna faults Ruto administration over contempt of court orders
"Respecting court orders is a key pillar of the rule of law. It doesn’t matter what else Ruto’s regime does, without the values conversation hakuna kitu hapo," Sifuna said in a post on social media account. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticized President William Ruto's administration for allegedly disregarding court orders, emphasizing that respect for the rule of law is crucial for democratic governance.
- Sifuna stated that Kenyans demand a values-driven government, with adherence to the rule of law as a foundational principle.
- The ODM Secretary-General insists that upholding court orders serves as a critical test of the administration’s commitment to constitutionalism.
- Sifuna declared he would not abandon the national values discussion, highlighting that governance lacking respect for legal processes is illegitimate.
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