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Originally published by Capital Newstop
September 14, 2026
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Court Rules Retired Presidents Cannot Hold Political Party Office Beyond Six Months
The Attorney General, National Assembly and Registrar of Political Parties opposed the petition, maintaining that the restriction was constitutional and served legitimate public-interest objectives...
✨ Key Highlights
The High Court in Nairobi has ruled that retired presidents are barred from holding office in political parties for longer than six months after leaving the presidency.
- The court dismissed a petition challenging Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act.
- Petitioners Peter Odhiambo Agoro, Paul Muiruri Kiguathi, and Damon Onyango Osawa argued the law violated political rights.
- Justice Lawrence Mugambi stated that retired presidents hold a distinct constitutional category, and the restriction aims to safeguard democracy and prevent state capture by former heads of state.
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