High Court fast-tracks contempt application against Speaker Wetang’ula over Kenya Kwanza campaigns

High Court fast-tracks contempt application against Speaker Wetang’ula over Kenya Kwanza campaigns
High Court fast-tracks contempt application against Speaker Wetang’ula over Kenya Kwanza campaigns - National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula when he met women leaders in Bungoma, urging them to mobilise support for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid. (Photo: X/HonWetangula)
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula when he met women leaders in Bungoma, urging them to mobilise support for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid. (Photo: X/HonWetangula)

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The High Court has certified as urgent an application accusing National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula of defying conservatory orders barring him from engaging in partisan political campaigns while in office.

The High Court has certified as urgent an application seeking contempt proceedings against National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula over claims that he defied conservatory orders barring him from engaging in partisan political activities while in office.
Justice David Mburu, sitting at the Milimani High Court, directed that the application be served on the respondents without delay and scheduled the matter for mention on July 16, 2026, when the court will issue further directions.
The application arises from a constitutional petition filed by Vocal Africa, which challenges the conduct of Speaker Wetang’ula, Senate Speaker Amason Jeffah Kingi, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and the Attorney General.

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It follows conservatory orders issued on July 8, 2026, barring the Speakers of the National Assembly and the Senate from using the powers, privileges or influence of their constitutional offices to organise, promote or participate in partisan political campaigns until the petition is heard and determined.
According to the applicant, Wetang’ula allegedly breached those orders by attending public events in Narok, Bungoma and Kakamega counties between July 10 and July 12, where he is said to have campaigned in support of President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration while serving as Speaker.
The petitioner argues that the Speaker's actions amounted to a deliberate violation of the court's directives.

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In court documents, the applicant states that the alleged conduct is "intentional, ongoing and designed to erode the authority and effectiveness of this Honourable Court."
The application further argues that Wetang’ula has an even greater obligation to comply with court orders because, in addition to serving as Speaker of the National Assembly, he is also an Advocate of the High Court.
"The 1st Respondent's status as an Advocate of the High Court places him under a heightened duty to uphold and obey court orders, making the alleged disobedience particularly serious," the application states.
The petitioner is asking the court to find Wetang’ula in contempt, order him to personally appear and explain why he should not be sanctioned, bar him from any further conduct alleged to breach the conservatory orders, direct him to remove any related social media posts, and compel him to file an affidavit confirming compliance.
The application also seeks any other penalties the court may consider appropriate if the Speaker is ultimately found guilty of contempt.
Justice Mburu did not rule on the merits of the allegations. His orders were limited to certifying the application as urgent, directing immediate service on the respondents, and setting the matter for mention on July 16 for further directions.

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