Petition filed challenging use of State House for party politics

The case names the Attorney General, the Comptroller of State House, the United Democratic Alliance, and President William Ruto, in his official capacity, as respondents. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court in Kenya challenging the use of State House and State Lodges for partisan political activities, arguing it is unconstitutional and an unlawful deployment of public resources.

The petitioner, Lempaa Suyianka, argues that State House, funded by public money, has been improperly used for political party meetings, giving an unfair advantage to the ruling party.
The case names the Attorney General, the Comptroller of State House, the United Democratic Alliance, and President William Ruto as respondents.
The petition specifically challenges a series of political meetings and party-related forums allegedly hosted at State House between 2025 and early 2026.

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