The Judiciary of Kenya has denied reports over an expected ruling by the Supreme Court over the formation of new constituencies ahead of 2027.
In a statement dated Monday, February 3, the Judiciary termed the reports, which had also been reported by some media houses, as misinformation.
The third independent arm of government acknowledged that there was a similar matter before the courts following an advisory sought by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
However, the Judiciary noted that the matter was not up for a ruling by the Supreme Court.
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"The matter was thereafter listed today, 3 February 2025, before the Deputy Registrar for directions on compliance with the directions earlier given to the parties. IEBC applied for seven (7) days to file its submissions. However, noting the urgency of the matter and the time taken to address interlocutory issues.
"Leave was granted to the IEBC to file and serve submissions in support of the advisory within three (3) days from 3 February 2025 and the Attorney General to file a rejoinder to IEBC submissions within two (2) days upon service by IEBC," read the statement in part.
It was also clarified that the filed on the matter would be submitted to Chief Justice Martha Koome - who is expected to empanel a three-judge bench to hear the matter.
"No further directions will be issued in the matter and upon filling of submissions by both parties, the file will be placed before the Chief Justice for empanelment and a hearing date will be issued soon thereafter," the Judiciary added.
