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July 9, 2026
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Blow to Ruto-Reelection Bid After Latest Court Directive to Wetang’ula & Kingi

Blow to Ruto-Reelection Bid After Latest Court Directive to Wetang’ula & Kingi

The court ruling comes as a major blow to Ruto's re-election bid after two key allies were temporarily barred from partisan political campaigns ahead of the 2027 polls...

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Kenya's High Court has issued a temporary order barring National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from engaging in partisan political activities. The ruling follows a petition filed by civil society group Vocal Africa.

  • Conservatory orders issued on Wednesday, July 8, restraining the speakers from using their offices for political campaigns.
  • Vocal Africa filed the petition, arguing the speakers are violating the Constitution by promoting President Ruto's re-election bid.
  • The case has been certified as urgent, with respondents ordered to file responses within three working days.

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