Almost two weeks after the High Court declared the appointments of President William Ruto’s advisors null and void, the affected officials remain in their positions.
In the landmark ruling, the High Court found that the appointments of the president’s aides were conducted unprocedurally, effectively rendering the positions legally invalid.
However, the ruling appears to have had little practical effect, as the advisors continue to discharge their duties.
Among those still active is Prof. Edward Kisiang’ani, attached to the Council of Economic Advisors. Prof. Kisiang’ani was recently part of a delegation led by UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar Hassan to China for strategic discussions with the Communist Party of China.
Similarly, other presidential advisors, including Dr. Monica Juma, have been participating in high-level meetings.
Dr. Juma was present at a security meeting chaired by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and attended by US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.
The continued service of these advisors has sparked public debate, with critics questioning the enforcement of court decisions and the implications for governance and the rule of law.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between judicial directives and executive action in the country’s political landscape.
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