High Court Deals Fresh Blow to President Ruto
The fresh ruling adds to the growing list of rulings that have halted President Ruto's projects, leading to the Head of State terming some rulings as 'tyranny'...
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The High Court has dismissed applications seeking to suspend an earlier ruling that nullified the appointment of presidential advisers, with Justice Bahati Mwamuye stating the matters had already been conclusively determined.
- Justice Mwamuye ruled the applications were res judicata, meaning previously decided, as they presented no fresh issues or evidence.
- The applications were filed by President William Ruto’s advisers, seeking a six-month stay to complete handovers and prepare an appeal.
- The High Court had initially suspended the appointments, deeming them unconstitutional due to lack of public participation, competitive recruitment, and duplication of existing government roles.
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