Ruto Cabinet: Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't
High Court ruled that Cabinet does not adhere to the two third gender rule. President in dilemma over legal demands and political considerations after verdict...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's High Court has declared President William Ruto's Cabinet illegal, deeming the appointees unfit for office.
- The High Court's ruling is a significant setback for President William Ruto.
- The key individuals involved were President William Ruto and his appointed Cabinet.
- The ruling suggests the Cabinet members are considered "rejects" and not suitable for their positions.
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High Court Declares Ruto Cabinet Illegal, Unfit for Office - July 2026
The High Court has declared President William Ruto's Cabinet illegal, deeming its appointees unfit for office, creating a significant legal and political dilemma for the President. The ruling poses a challenging situation where Ruto faces criticism regardless of whether he reshuffles the Cabinet or maintains the current lineup. Meanwhile, the Cabinet has approved billions of shillings for infrastructure and development projects, seen as a strategy to showcase achievements ahead of the August 10, 2027 elections. These stories are connected as they all involve the Ruto Cabinet - the legal challenge it faces and its response through major project approvals.
