Kenya's High Court has suspended President William Ruto's Presidential Multi-Agency Team on the War Against Corruption (MAT-WAC) following a petition filed by four activists who argue that the creation of the team is unconstitutional and infringes on the mandate of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The court's suspension will remain in effect until the case is fully heard and determined. Meanwhile, Members of Parliament (MPs) have demanded that President Ruto appear before the National Assembly and Senate to provide evidence supporting his allegations of bribery and corruption within Parliament. The MPs, particularly those aligned with the Kenya Moja group, have challenged Ruto's claims, accusing him of shielding corruption within the executive branch and calling for action against implicated lawmakers. The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has also urged President Ruto to substantiate his corruption allegations and prosecute those involved, while opposing the establishment of the multi-agency team and advocating for the independence of the EACC. The ongoing dispute highlights tensions between the executive and legislature over corruption claims and the appropriate mechanisms to address graft in Kenya.
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