Judge Issues Orders on Case Filed to Remove Appointed CSs
On Friday, the Nairobi High Court issued a conservatory order to safeguard all documents related to the nomination of cabinet secretaries. This decision follows a petition from the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and activist Wanjiru Gikonyo.
Judge Bahati Mwamuye’s order mandates the Attorney-General and the National Assembly to gather and preserve all records associated with the nomination, vetting, and appointment of the cabinet secretaries, who have already taken office.
The court order states that pending the resolution of the Application dated August 8, 2024, the National Assembly and any involved State or public office must collect and preserve all relevant documents and records from the nomination, vetting, and appointment process of the newly sworn-in cabinet secretaries.
The new cabinet secretaries were sworn in on August 8.
KHRC and Wanjiru Gikonyo’s application highlighted concerns, including a lack of adequate public participation in the vetting process. They specifically noted ongoing issues with Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya and his case with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) as a key example.
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The Kenya Human Rights Commission also raised integrity issues with some of the appointees as reasons for their petition.
The conservatory order may complicate the confirmation of the new cabinet secretaries and the Attorney-General. The case is set for further orders and directions on August 18, 2024.
Several activists opposed to the cabinet appointments have already filed court cases to challenge them.
President Ruto recently urged Kenyans to support his administration, emphasizing the formation of a broad-based government as a reason for public backing.
During the swearing-in ceremony at State House, Nairobi, Ruto appealed to citizens to give the new cabinet members a chance and support their constitutional mandate.
Following the unprecedented dissolution of the entire Cabinet, there was public anticipation for reform and new nominations. However, with ongoing petitions, there is apparent dissatisfaction with the vetting process.
Judge Issues Orders on Case Filed to Remove Appointed CSs
