A prominent lobby group, the Association of Friends of Youth and Women, has taken decisive action by filing an appeal at the Court of Appeal.
Their petition aims to challenge and overturn the recent decision to remove Sabina Chege, a nominated Member of Parliament, from her role as the Deputy Minority Whip.
The lobby group is leaving no stone unturned in its pursuit of justice, as they seek to prevent the implementation of this decision.
They have requested the Court of Appeal to issue temporary injunction orders, restraining the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, his clerk, and Attorney General Justin Muturi from taking any action to remove Chege from her position.
Their appeal contends that the decision made by the Kiambu High Court Judge Dorah Chepkwony on October 9, 2023, was unjust.
The High Court Judge dismissed the case, asserting that all available alternative dispute resolution mechanisms as provided under the Political Parties Act had not been exhausted, thus stripping the court of jurisdiction to hear and decide the matter.
According to the lobby group’s lawyer, Brain Khaemba, their primary concern revolves around the constitutionality of the National Assembly Standing Orders No. 20 A (4) and (5).
They argue that only the High Court has the authority to address matters of constitutional interpretation and determine the legality or constitutionality of any provision of the law or action undertaken under the authority of the constitution or other written law, in accordance with Article 165 (3) (d) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
The legal battle over Sabina Chege’s removal as Deputy Minority Whip continues, with the lobby group pushing for a swift resolution through the Court of Appeal.
