The High Court has declined to issue any orders in relation to the appointment and swearing in of the 50 Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS).
Justice Hedwig Ong’undi of Constitutional and Human rights Division in Milimani Law courts on Thursday, March 23, 2023, said that the request by a Kenyan citizen residing in the United Kingdom, Eliud Karanja Matindi, for interim orders stopping the appointment and swearing, was overtaken by events.
“From what has transpired on Wednesday evening and Thursday it is clear the notice of motion by the petitioner is overtaken,” Justice Ong’undi ruled.
At the same time, Attorney General Justin Muturi has filed a preliminary objection to the suit challenging the authority of the High Court Constitution and Human Rights Divison to hear and determine the issues raised by the Activist.
The AG through state counsel Emmanuel Bitta is also questioning the legality of Matindi’s decision to sue President William Ruto in his personal capacity over the appointment of the 50 CASs.
