Some Mau Mau fighters from the Central region have moved to court seeking the removal of Deputy President William Ruto from office.
The leaders, led by their leader Michael Kurungia, accused Ruto of failing to perform his duties as the DP.
In an application filed under urgency, Kurungia further accused DP Ruto of gross misconduct, claiming he was attacking the government that he serves in.
“The Deputy President William Ruto has failed to perform the functions conferred to him by the Constitution,” Kurungia said.
They further accused Ruto of illegally using public funds and resources while campaigning ahead of the August 9 election.
Kurungia said to date, the DP is doing different functions against the oath he took before taking over office.
The Mau Mau fighters want the court to declare that Ruto has committed a crime under the Oaths and Statutory Declaration Act Cap 15(ii) of Laws of Kenya.
The group further claimed Ruto has violated Article 147(1) (2) of the Constitution and that he is not acting as their principal assistant to the President.
They said Ruto is, instead, performing his own functions.
“Unless the orders sought are granted, the public is going to suffer irreparable loss and damage,” the court documents read.
Kurungia wants the court to restrain the DP from using his office and his residential home in conducting meetings of the United Democratic Alliance until the case is heard and determined.
The case will be heard on April 28.
(edited by Amol Awuor)
