A lobby group has filed a petition at the High Court seeking to bar National Assembly speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate speaker Amason Kingi from participating in partisan political campaigns while holding their positions.
The petition alleges that the two speakers have actively campaigned for President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza coalition, violating constitutional provisions on political neutrality and institutional independence.
The group is also demanding investigations by the IEBC and EACC, arguing that the speakers' actions undermine parliamentary oversight and erode public trust.
The petition highlights events where Wetang'ula attended rallies in Likoni, Emuhaya, and Eldoret, while Kingi participated in meetings in Mombasa and the Coast region.
Vocal Africa, the lobby group, claims the speakers used their official roles to advance partisan interests, breaching laws on leadership integrity and election offenses.
The case is seen as a critical moment ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the court expected to rule on the constitutional validity of the speakers' actions.
Original title: Moses Wetang'ula, Amason Kingi Sued Over Campaigning for Ruto While Serving as Speakers
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