The Supreme Court has deferred a critical ruling on whether impeached public officials can contest elections while their appeals are pending, referring the matter to the Attorney-General for an advisory opinion.

• The decision could significantly impact the 2027 Presidential elections.
• Key figures like former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Governors Kawira Mwangaza and Mike Sonko are central to this legal question.
• The Attorney-General has been given 21 days to provide guidance on the constitutional dispute.