President William Ruto has had to contend with several court cases and orders since ascending to power in September 2022. Over last Christmas eve, the High Court issued orders barring the government from establishing, incorporating, registering, operationalizing, funding, or otherwise giving effect to the proposed National Infrastructure Fund, pending the hearing and determination. Treasury is proceeding with planned issuance of shares to the public despite a court order suspending the same. Justice Lawrence Mugambi on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, issued conservatory orders halting the implementation of Sections 27(1)(b), 27(1)(c), and 27(2) of the amended law. President Ruto, in June 2025, appeared to disregard a court order while appointing commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC).

Source: The Star January 19, 2026 23:23 UTC