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His remarks come against the backdrop of the 2024 removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua through an impeachment process, a development that marked the first time a Kenyan Deputy President was removed from office through Parliament.
The dispute follows Meja’s elevation from PSC commissioner to chairperson, a move the petitioners say cannot give him a new six-year period because both positions are within the same commission.
Sifuna argued that although Article 38 of the Constitution guarantees every Kenyan the right to vote by secret ballot, many officers are unable to exercise that right because they spend election day maintaining security in locations away from their designated polling centres
Speaking at State House, Nairobi on Wednesday, the President said the Constitution already guarantees fundamental rights such as education, healthcare and housing, arguing that the country's focus should now be on implementing those rights through policies that improve livelihoods.
Maraga accused the government of weakening institutions that are meant to drive national development, saying development plans cannot succeed in institutions that have been captured by private interests.
Duale argued that Kenya's governance model should be anchored on parliamentary representation, where voters elect Members of Parliament in their constituencies and the political party or coalition that secures the majority of seats takes over government.
The recruitment follows the exit of Marjan, who said his departure was reached through a mutual agreement on "a structured transition in the Office of the Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer."
Judiciary spokesperson Paul Ndemo described the planned action as "not an appropriate or proportionate response", saying it would mainly affect litigants whose matters are already scheduled for hearing.
Had the petition succeeded, a number of former governors who have already completed their two constitutional terms and are now serving in the Cabinet, the Senate and parastatals would have been forced out of office and permanently barred from returning to public service.
According to the petition, the Constitution established the party-list nomination system to expand representation for marginalised groups and ensure more Kenyans have an opportunity to take part in leadership. It argues that repeated nominations go against that objective by allowing the same individuals to occupy the positions term after term.
Mwilu observed that nomination disputes have become more common over the years and are increasingly raising constitutional issues. She said this shows that political players are embracing legal and constitutional channels to settle disagreements instead of pursuing other options.
The statement raises concern over the reported disruption of Nation Media Group Uganda operations, including NTV Uganda, Spark TV and the Daily Monitor