The Kenyan National Assembly has officially appealed a High Court ruling that deemed President William Ruto's Cabinet unconstitutional due to non-compliance with the two-thirds gender principle in Article 27(8) of the Constitution.

The appeal, filed by Parliament and Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, contests key aspects of the June 30, 2026 judgment delivered by a three-judge bench.

The court found the Cabinet's composition—25 members with only seven women (28%)—violated constitutional gender requirements, mandating at least nine female positions in a 25-member cabinet.The ruling directed President Ruto to reconstitute the Cabinet within 120 days to meet the quota.

Parliament argues the court misinterpreted the enforceability of the gender rule in appointive offices and challenges the directive for reappointment.The case stems from protests in June 2024 that led to the dissolution and partial reconstitution of the Cabinet.The appeal highlights tensions between judicial interpretation of constitutional provisions and executive authority in governance.