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June 6, 2026
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Court Quashes Ex-CJ Maraga Advisory Seeking Dissolution of Parliament Over Gender Rule

Court Quashes Ex-CJ Maraga Advisory Seeking Dissolution of Parliament Over Gender Rule

The judges quashed the advisory in its entirety, holding that it could not be interpreted as a binding constitutional instrument compelling the President to dissolve Parliament. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A five-judge bench of the High Court has declared unconstitutional an advisory by former Chief Justice David Maraga recommending the dissolution of Parliament over its failure to implement the two-thirds gender rule.

  • The court quashed the advisory, ruling it was not a binding instrument compelling dissolution.
  • The petitions stemmed from Parliament's prolonged failure to enact legislation required by the Constitution regarding gender balance in elective bodies.
  • The ruling emphasizes that legislative duty lies with Parliament as an institution.

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