High Court bars Speakers Kingi, Wetang'ula from engaging in politics while in office
Senate speaker Amason Kingi (left) and National Assembly counterpart Moses Wetangula during the 2025 National Breakfast meeting. Photo: PBU
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In the orders issued by Justice David Mburu, the court barred the two Speakers from using the authority, prestige, dignity, influence or privileges attached to their offices in the organisation, promotion, endorsement, leadership or conduct of organised partisan political campaigns pending the hearing and determination of the case.
The court certified the petition and the accompanying application as urgent and directed that they be heard ex-parte in the first instance.
The petitioner, Vocal Africa, was ordered to serve the petition and application on the respondents by the close of business on July 9, 2026, after which the respondents will have three working days to file and serve their responses.
The petitioner may file a rejoinder within two days of receiving the responses if necessary.
The matter will be mentioned on July 16, 2026, to confirm compliance with the court's directions and for further orders.
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