Lawyer Suyianka Lempaa has gone to court to challenge President William Ruto’s appointment of several key advisors. In his petition, Lempaa argues that the appointments were made unlawfully and did not follow the proper constitutional and legal process.
He believes the President bypassed the rules that are meant to ensure transparency and fairness in public service appointments.The petition focuses on several high-profile individuals currently serving as advisors in the Office of the President.
These advisors handle important matters such as the economy, national security, gender, livestock, and public health. Some of the well-known names mentioned in the court papers include economist David Ndii, former ambassador Monica Juma, gender advisor Harriette Chiggai, and Professor David Wanyonyi Kisiangani.
Lempaa says their positions were not approved by the Public Service Commission as the law demands. According to Lempaa, the process of creating and filling these roles was done without involving Parliament or the public. This means that these advisors were not vetted, questioned, or approved in a way that allows Kenyans to know whether they are suitable for the roles they hold.
Despite this, they are receiving salaries and benefits from public funds. Lempaa strongly believes that paying these individuals without proper vetting is a misuse of taxpayer money.In his petition, he wants the court to cancel these appointments immediately.
But he doesn’t stop there. He also wants the court to order the advisors to pay back all the money they have earned in salaries and allowances. He says this money was spent unlawfully and must be recovered to protect public interest and ensure accountability.
Lempaa insists that public resources must be used lawfully and that no one should be above the rules.
Legal experts and political commentators have said that the case could change how the President makes appointments in the future. If the court agrees with Lempaa, it could force the government to follow a more open and legal process when selecting top advisors.
So far, the government has not given any official comment on the case. The advisors named in the petition have also remained silent as they wait to see how the court will handle the matter.
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