Court bars Wetang'ula, Kingi from using offices in campaigns
The Kenyan High Court has issued conservatory orders preventing the Speakers of the National Assembly and the Senate from using their offices for partisan political campaigns. The ruling follows a petition by Vocal Africa, which argues that such activities undermine the institutional independence of Parliament.
Why it matters
This decision addresses the separation of powers and the ethical conduct of state officers in Kenya's political landscape.
Speakers Moses Wetangula and Amason Kingi /PARLIAMENT
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