A case challenging two Acts relating to recalling elected leaders has been referred to the Chief Justice to appoint a bench. The petition raises weighty and complex questions of law, they said. Justice Joseph Onguto ruled that the matter raises substantial questions of law. The Attorney General wants the petition dismissed, saying the orders sought are illogical and contradict each other. The petition filed by the Katiba Institute and the Transform Empowerment for Action Initiative challenges the constitutionality of various provisions of the Elections Act and the County Government Act, relating to the recall of lawmakers.

Source: The Star June 28, 2016 01:52 UTC