Questions Mount After Surprise Court Decision Favouring Ruto
The decision made on Friday caught petitioners and the nation alike by surprise, with the former CJ now suggesting the ouster of judges...
✨ Key Highlights
The Court of Appeal has temporarily suspended a High Court ruling that declared the President's 21-member Council of Advisors unconstitutional.
- The stay of execution was granted after the government's appeal was deemed to raise "arguable issues".
- The Katiba Institute, lead petitioner, expressed shock, stating they were not notified of the ruling which was expected on April 24.
- Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga suggested the Katiba Institute petition for the removal of the judges involved due to alleged procedural irregularities.
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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.
