The Court of Appeal has rejected a request to suspend a High Court ruling recognizing the Azimio party as the majority in Kenya’s National Assembly.

This decision delivered a setback to Speaker Moses Wetangula, who had sought to overturn the ruling.

In his appeal, Wetangula argued that the High Court's judgment had significantly disrupted legislative processes. However, the appellate court dismissed this claim, stating there was no substantial evidence proving that parliamentary functions had been crippled.

"Despite the Speaker’s contested ruling on February 12, 2025, the National Assembly has continued to conduct its business, albeit with some disagreements,” the judges observed.

The Court also ruled that issuing a stay order would be equivalent to prematurely endorsing the Speaker’s stance, noting that the High Court had yet to determine whether his decision aligned with its initial ruling.

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Concerns that the judgment might lead to legal consequences, such as contempt of court proceedings against Wetangula, were dismissed.

“The possibility of a party being summoned to respond to contempt of court allegations, along with any inconvenience or embarrassment that may arise, is not sufficient grounds to halt court proceedings,” the ruling stated.

With this verdict, the dispute over the National Assembly’s majority leadership remains unresolved, prolonging the ongoing legal battle.