High Court bars Wetang'ula and Kingi from partisan political campaigns

The High Court has barred National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from using their constitutional offices to engage in partisan political activities or publicly endorse any presidential candidate, political party or coalition. The conservatory orders follow the filing of a constitutional petition seeking to stop the two Speakers from using the authority and influence of their offices to campaign for President William Ruto's re-election ahead of the 2027 General Election, pending the hearing and determination of the case. The petition argues that the two Speakers have, on several occasions, led high-profile Kenya Kwanza political campaigns in different parts of the country.