Kenya: Court Suspends Ruto’s State Corporations Reform in Urgent Suit

Nairobi — The High Court has suspended a directive by President Ruto on the management of state corporation staff and board members.

Friday’s conservatory order followed a lawsuit filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) contesting guidelines backed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission as a direct usurpation by the Executive on the functions of the Public Service Commission (PSC).

LSK said the Guidelines violate Articles 230 and 234 of the Constitution citing an apparent attempt to…