CS Duale, AG Oduor face contempt of court over Nutritionists and Dietitians elections

In an application filed before the High Court, the applicant Oscar Kambona argues that the court, in its judgment delivered on March 25, 2026, in Judicial Review Application No. E014 of 2026, ordered the Cabinet Secretary to gazette and appoint the elected council members within 14 days after being served with the judgment.

According to the application, the judgment was served on both respondents physically and electronically on March 30, 2026, but the respondents allegedly failed to comply within the stipulated period, which expired on April 13, 2026.

The applicant further states that despite a reminder letter sent by their advocates on April 17, 2026, demanding immediate compliance, the respondents have remained in default.

The application accuses the two officials of deliberate and wilful disobedience of the court order, arguing that their actions undermine the authority and dignity of the court and prejudice the applicant, interested parties, and the public.

The applicant is seeking orders declaring both Duale and Oduor to be in contempt of court, punishment through sanctions including fines or other coercive measures, and a directive compelling the Cabinet Secretary to immediately comply with the judgment by gazetting and appointing the elected KNDI council member.

 Justice William Musyoka gave the respondents 7 days to file their responses.