STATE HOUSE UNDER SIEGE: Waruguru Warns Ruto of Impending Contempt of Court Proceedings

Former Laikipia Woman Representative and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) National Women Leader Cate Waruguru has issued a stern warning to President William Ruto, declaring that the current Cabinet is operating unconstitutionally following the expiry of a court-mandated deadline.

Waruguru pointed out that the High Court had granted the executive a strict timeline to reconstitute the Cabinet and ensure that no more than two-thirds of its members are of the same gender.

Addressing the press, the opposition leader stated that because the administration failed to communicate any compliance measures before the deadline passed, the entire executive organ now lacks legitimate constitutional backing.

The former lawmaker cautioned that the President’s refusal to address the gender imbalance exposes all executive actions including policy approvals, executive orders, and national budget proposals to severe legal challenges.

Reminding the public of past campaign commitments made to women across the country, Waruguru accused the administration of openly disregarding gender equity once in power.

She stressed that allowing an illegally constituted executive to pass official directives sets a dangerous administrative precedent that severely undermines the rule of law.

The sharp critique by the DCP Women Leader highlights an escalating battle as opposition caucuses actively leverage judicial rulings to weaken the credibility of the broad-based government.

Legal strategists within the United Opposition are already preparing follow-up litigation to challenge specific Cabinet decisions made past the enforcement deadline.

By framing the executive’s inaction as an outright contempt of judicial authority and an insult to female representation, the opposition aims to ignite nationwide civic mobilization among women voters ahead of the next electoral cycle.

Ultimately, Waruguru’s aggressive stance puts immense pressure on State House handlers to navigate a mounting constitutional dilemma.

Reconstituting the Cabinet to meet the two-thirds gender rule would require firing or reassigning key male political allies who anchor regional support within the ruling coalition.

However, ignoring the judicial directive risks paralyzing state machinery under a wave of legal injunctions. How the administration resolves this legal gridlock will carry massive ramifications for its governance agenda and its appeal to female voters as the 2027 polls approach.

Source: https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/cate-waruguru-warns-ruto-as-cabinet-faces-legal-battle-over-two-thirds-gender-rule

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