A section of Kenyans have petitioned to stop President William Ruto from ascending the controversial Finance Bill 2024.
The petitioners, who include lawyers Kibe Mungai, Ndegwa Njiru, Fanya Mambo Kinuthia, Peter Koira, Lempaa Suiyianka, and the Mt.Kenya Jurist Association, contend that the process was marred by controversy and political contests.
The petitioners want the court to stop President Ruto from signing the bill pending a hearing and determination of the application.
The petitioners have also requested a 3-judge bench to be empaneled, highlighting the complexity and significance of the matter at hand.
Further, they opined that it was illegitimate and was full of punitive provisions.
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