High Court Nullifies President Ruto's Appointment of 27 Additional Chief Administrative Secretaries.

The High Court recently gave its verdict on a petition challenging President William Ruto's appointment of 50 Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS). The court recognized that the President is immune from legal action but found that he broke the constitution by creating 27 extra CAS positions without proper public involvement. As a result, the court canceled the appointment notification issued by President Ruto on March 16, 2023. Another petition concerning the Controller of Budget's role in allocating funds for the extra CAS positions was dismissed by the court.

Additionally, the court decided not to declare certain laws unconstitutional, including a specific section of the Salaries and Remuneration Act. Regarding the costs of the case, the court stated that each party should bear their own expenses. The court considered the consolidated petition to be important for the public interest and made this decision.

In summary, the High Court acknowledged President Ruto's immunity from the lawsuit but also highlighted the violation of the constitution in creating the additional CAS positions. By canceling the appointment notification, the court emphasized the need for proper public participation. The dismissal of the petition involving the Controller of Budget and the decision not to declare certain laws unconstitutional further solidified the court's position. Overall, the ruling emphasized the importance of following constitutional principles and processes when exercising executive powers.