Judges postpone timelines for delivering verdict on Ruto CASs

The ruling will be delivered at 2.30 pm and not 9 am as earlier announced.

In Summary

•President William Ruto swore in the 50 CAS on March 23, 2023 after the National Assembly declined to vet them, saying it had no constitutional authority to do so.

• The Judiciary claimed it did not preside over the swearing-in ceremony,

Milimani law courts
Milimani law courts
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The High Court has rescheduled a ruling to determine the fate of the 50 appointed Chief Administrative Secretaries (CASs).

The Judiciary, in a statement on Monday, said that the ruling will be delivered at 2.30 pm and not 9 am as earlier announced.

President William Ruto swore in the 50 CAS on March 23, 2023, after the National Assembly declined to vet them, saying it had no constitutional authority to do so.

The High Court later issued orders barring the CASs from assuming office pending the hearing and determination of a petition challenging their appointment process.

In the ruling delivered by Lady Justice Hedwig Ong'udi, the court also barred the appointees from earning a salary, remuneration, and any benefit pending the conclusion of the case filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and Katiba Institute.

Subsequently, the Judiciary claimed it did not preside over the swearing-in ceremony, noting that it did not send any official to the State House to conduct the ceremony and that it has no role whatsoever in the process.

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