Cherargei criticizes High Court for halting CAS appointments

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has criticized the High Court for its decision to halt the appointment of the 50 Chief Administrative Secretaries (CASs).

The High Court ruled that the creation of the CAS positions was unconstitutional, as it did not follow the required procedures.

Cherargei, who is a member of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the party of Deputy President William Ruto, said that the High Court had made a “flawed” decision.

He argued that the High Court had not considered the merits of the case, and that it had simply ruled against the CAS appointments because it did not like the idea of having 50 CASs.

Cherargei also pointed out that the judiciary had received an additional 4 billion shillings in the 2023-2024 budget, and that this was evidence that the judiciary was not interested in cutting costs.

He said that the High Court’s decision would set a dangerous precedent, and that it would allow the judiciary to interfere in the affairs of the executive branch.

Cherargei said that he would appeal the High Court’s decision, and that he would ask the Court of Appeal to overturn it.

The High Court’s decision to halt the appointment of the CASs has been met with mixed reactions. Some people have praised the court for upholding the constitution, while others have criticized the court for interfering in the affairs of the executive branch.

The CAS positions were created by President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2018. The positions are equivalent to Cabinet Secretary positions, but they do not require parliamentary approval.

The creation of the CAS positions has been controversial, with some people arguing that they are a waste of money and that they create unnecessary bureaucracy. Others have argued that the CAS positions are necessary to help the government deliver its services more effectively.

The High Court’s decision to halt the appointment of the CASs is a significant development, and it remains to be seen how the Court of Appeal will rule on the case.