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July 9, 2026
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Parliament to appeal ruling declaring Cabinet unconstitutional

Parliament to appeal ruling declaring Cabinet unconstitutional

The National Assembly has notified the Court of Appeal of its intention to challenge the judgment, which found that the current Cabinet composition violates Article 27(8) of the Constitution because more than two-thirds of its members are of the same gender...

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Parliament has announced its intention to appeal a High Court ruling that declared President William Ruto's Cabinet unconstitutional due to non-compliance with the two-thirds gender rule.

  • Parliament is seeking to overturn the ruling and suspend the directive for the Cabinet to be reconstituted within 120 days.
  • The High Court found the Cabinet violates Article 27(8) of the Constitution, as it comprises 18 men and 7 women.
  • This decision was made by a three-judge bench, and Parliament has formally notified the Court of Appeal of its challenge.

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