We are allowed by Constitution to campaign; Wetang'ula and Kingi tell court
The legal fight over whether Parliament's Speakers can openly campaign for political parties took centre stage Friday as lawyers clashed before the High Court..
✨ Key Highlights
The Speakers of Kenya's Parliament are asserting their constitutional right to engage in political campaigns, challenging a court petition that seeks to restrict them.
- The Speakers are arguing that the Kenyan Constitution allows elected state officers to participate in partisan politics.
- Key individuals involved are National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi.
- The case is currently being heard before the High Court, focusing on the constitutional boundaries of their parliamentary roles.
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