Court Makes Ruling on Ruto's Appointment of ODM Leaders to Cabinet

The ruling stems from a court petition challenging the appointment of CS's Mbadi, Oparanya, Joho, Wandayi, and Beatrice Askul into Ruto's cabinet...

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The High Court has upheld President William Ruto's decision to appoint politicians affiliated with the opposition to his cabinet, rejecting a petition that argued this move violated constitutional order and weakened multi-party democracy.

A three-judge bench ruled, in a 2-1 majority, that political affiliation is not a constitutional disqualification for Cabinet appointments.
Key individuals involved include President William Ruto and petitioners such as Katiba Institute and Senator Okiya Omtatah.
The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, July 7, also confirmed the legality of Ruto reappointing Cabinet Secretaries after dissolving the cabinet in July 2024.

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