Lawyer sues to bar political meetings at State House

A lawyer dragged the government to court for allegedly turning the presidential compound into a campaign headquarters for the ruling party.

Petition challenges UDA events at State House

• Lempaa Suyianka filed against the Attorney General, the Comptroller, UDA, and President William Ruto.
• He wants the court to force the party to repay every shilling spent on political rallies there.
• The lawyer seeks a permanent ban stopping all parties from hosting meetings at the compound.
• His case argues State resources got hijacked to boost one faction's edge over rivals.

Multiple partisan gatherings allegedly happened since April 2025

• The documents list regional leader sit-downs, internal strategy sessions, and an aspirants' forum attended by thousands.
• Suyianka says security, catering, staff, and logistics all got deployed for party business.
• Authorities never disclosed costs or confirmed whether UDA reimbursed the treasury for anything.
• The petitioner claims the Comptroller dodged accountability rules by refusing to release spending records.

Case cites violations of democracy and resource laws

• Filings point to breaches of constitutional articles on transparency, leadership, and public finance.
• Suyianka argues letting one group monopolize State facilities weakens multiparty competition and blurs boundaries.
• He wants judges to declare the practice unconstitutional and order full cost disclosure.
• The Political Parties Act bars using taxpayer money to push partisan interests.