Kenya: Punguza Mizingo Bill Cleared for Debate in Counties as Court Lifts Gag Order

13 August 2019

Nairobi — The Human Rights and Constitutional Division of the High Court in Nairobi on Tuesday lifted an order barring County Assemblies from debating the Punguza Mizingo Bill.

Justice John Mativo lifted the restraining order issued after a petitioner on July 25 moved to court to stop the consideration of the Bill by the 47 county assemblies after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) forwarded it to the devolved legislative assemblies.

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