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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