CoA allows President Ruto’s advisers to remain in office pending appeal
In a decision delivered in Nairobi on Friday, 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 |..
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The Court of Appeal of Kenya has granted a temporary reprieve to President William Ruto's 21 advisors, suspending a High Court ruling that declared their offices unconstitutional.
- The order allows the advisors to remain in office pending a full appeal, a significant boost to the Executive.
- Key figures such as David Ndii, Monica Juma, and Makau Mutua are among those affected.
- The appellate court cited the risk of disrupting presidential operations and creating a vacuum if the officials were removed immediately.
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