Court suspends Ruto order placing IPOA under Interior Ministry
High Court has halted the Executive Order until a constitutional petition is determined...
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The High Court has suspended President William Ruto's executive order that placed the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) under the Ministry of Interior.
- The suspension is pending the hearing and determination of a constitutional petition challenging the move.
- The case was initiated by Mr Jonathan Obwogi, who argues the placement undermines IPOA's independence.
- The court noted that IPOA did not oppose the application for interim relief.
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