Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa, who was appointed as the chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board, will continue serving in her new role after the High Court in Nakuru declined to suspend her assumption of office.
In a recent ruling, Justice Gichohi Patricia directed the petitioner to serve all the respondents with the application pending the hearing of the matter on March 5, 2025.
The court order comes after a petition was filed at the Nakuru court seeking a conservatory order to suspend Jumwa’s appointment.
High Court in Nakuru dismisses case challenging Aisha Jumwa’s appointment. Photo: Courtesy.
The appointment was made by President William Ruto through a gazette notice on January 25.
The petitioner termed Jumwa’s appointment unlawful since she was unqualified chairperson.
According to the complainant, Ruto’s actions were deliberate and well-orchestrated to undermine the democratic gains the country has fought hard to achieve.
“The said act of irregularly appointing Aisha Jumwa violates Article 10 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, which enshrines the principles of good governance, transparency, and the rule of law.Under Gazette Notice Number 395 dated January 17, 2025, William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, unlawfully appointed Aisha Jumwa as Chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board.”
The petitioner moreover noted that Jumwa’s assumption of the office would serve to bastardize the Constitution, institutions and the People of Kenya.
