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March 13, 2026
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Court of Appeal Allows President Ruto’s Advisers to Remain in Office Pending Appeal

Court of Appeal Allows President Ruto’s Advisers to Remain in Office Pending Appeal

A three-judge bench comprising Justices William Korir, Hedwig Ong’udi, and Samson Okong’o granted a stay of execution of the earlier judgment. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Court of Appeal in Kenya has granted a temporary reprieve to President William Ruto's 21 advisors, suspending a High Court ruling that declared their offices unconstitutional.

  • The 21 advisors will remain in office pending the hearing of a full appeal.
  • Key figures affected include economist David Ndii, National Security Advisor Monica Juma, and constitutional scholar Makau Mutua.
  • The appellate judges cited the risk of disrupting operations of the Office of the President as a reason for granting the stay.

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Court of Appeal Allows Ruto’s Advisers to Remain in Office Pending Appeal - March 2026

The Court of Appeal in Kenya has granted a temporary reprieve to President William Ruto's 21 advisors, suspending a High Court ruling that declared their offices unconstitutional. The Court of Appeal has temporarily suspended a High Court ruling that declared President William Ruto's 21 advisers unconstitutional. Questions have mounted after this surprise court decision favoring Ruto, with the temporary suspension allowing advisors to remain in office pending appeal.

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