Latest reports indicates that National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has moved to challenge a High Court decision that declared President William Ruto’s Cabinet unconstitutional, saying Parliament is dissatisfied with the ruling and has taken steps to appeal the decision.
Wetang’ula said the decision raised serious constitutional questions regarding the role of Parliament in vetting and approving members of the Executive. He maintained that Parliament had followed the constitutional mandate given to it during the approval process of Cabinet Secretaries and other state officials.
The High Court ruling had questioned the legality of President Ruto’s Cabinet, with the court finding that certain constitutional requirements had not been fully met especially the two-third gender rule. The judgment triggered political debate, with opposition leaders using the decision to accuse the government of violating constitutional principles.
However, Wetang’ula defended the National Assembly’s actions, arguing that lawmakers exercised their oversight powers in good faith and within the framework of the law. He said Parliament had a duty to protect the constitutional order and would seek clarity from the appellate court.
The appeal is expected to shape discussions around the separation of powers between the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary. Supporters of the government have welcomed Parliament’s move, arguing that the Cabinet’s legitimacy should not be undermined after undergoing parliamentary scrutiny.
Opposition figures, meanwhile, have insisted that the court’s decision must be respected, arguing that constitutional accountability remains a key pillar of democracy.As the matter moves to the Court of Appeal, the dispute has become a major test of Kenya’s constitutional framework and the balance of power among state institutions.