Ruto Blasts Judiciary In Front of CJ Koome, Accuses Judges of 'Tyranny'
The courts have stalled several of Ruto’s administration policies, including the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund and other major initiatives...
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President William Ruto publicly criticized the Kenyan Judiciary, including Chief Justice Martha Koome, for rulings that have blocked key government projects and policies. He expressed concern that these decisions impede his administration’s mandate, which he believes was given by Kenyans in the 2022 General Elections.
- President Ruto plans to petition the courts to clarify the legal standing of policies derived from the party manifesto.
- A recent High Court ruling declared Ruto's 2025 appointments of 21 advisors as unconstitutional.
- The High Court also halted the implementation of the National Infrastructure Fund in December and nullified Executive Orders on public hiring in November.
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