Kenya: High Court Upholds Ban on Retired Presidents Holding Party Leadership Positions

The High Court has upheld a law barring retired presidents from holding leadership positions in political parties for more than six months after leaving office.

The ruling, delivered on Monday, September 14, means former Heads of State can continue participating in political activities but cannot hold party leadership positions beyond the six-month period.

Justice Lawrence Mugambi dismissed a petition challenging Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which provides that a…