President William Ruto's administration has successfully overturned a prior High Court ruling through a recent appeal victory. This development follows Ruto's public declaration that he would not comply with court orders slated for enforcement on January 10.
In a favorable decision for the Kenya Kwanza government, the Court of Appeal has granted permission for the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to persist in collecting the housing levy. The final determination regarding the fate of Ruto's position on the housing levy is scheduled for January 26, as the Court of Appeal judges deliberate on whether the government should halt or proceed with the levy.
Everyone is responsible for defending their own:
— Sen. Karungo wa Thang'wa (@KarungoThangwa) January 3, 2024
- H.E. Ruto is responsible for defending the executive.
- CJ Koome is tasked with defending the judiciary.
- The Speakers are expected to defend the Parliament.
- MPs are to defend the people.
- Opposition is expected to support… pic.twitter.com/nzPzJNO9JE
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The Kenya Kwanza camp initiated a petition to amend Judiciary laws in response to allegations of corruption. Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa of Kiambu disclosed on Thursday, January 4, that he had submitted a letter to the Senate outlining his plans to amend both the High Court and Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Acts.
In his explanation, Senator Thang’wa emphasized that judges found guilty of breaching their oath of office should be subject to impeachment, similar to any other state officer.
Chief Justice Martha Koome released a statement on Wednesday asserting that judges would not be swayed or intimidated by other branches of the government.
