In a landmark ruling delivered on January 22, 2026, High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye declared the creation of 21 advisory positions in President William Ruto’s office unconstitutional, nullifying the appointments and halting all related payments immediately. The decision, stemming from a petition by the Katiba Institute and activist lawyer Vincent Lampaa Suyiaka, exposes deep flaws in how the executive established these roles—bypassing transparency, competitive recruitment, and the Public Service Commission’s oversight.
The ruling directly strips high-profile figures of their official roles and taxpayer-funded perks:
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