wa P wrote:gmg wrote:A well thought strategy.Now ICC cannot ask UMK any question as president of Kenya. Coz the president is Ruto. I well thot ideal legally
Even better though out in context of possible outcomes. If he is released, 'We' in Rift Valley will not overreact.
I suspect UK the man will ask to undress the prosecutor or the court and will extoll its virtues big time. The court gets its budget approved, and him his freedom.
On a lighter note: If in unlikely event he is not allowed to leave Hyg, Prezzo-appoint (technically the CiC) can declare war on a certain reclaimed island
*up there I meant address but my Nokia 3310 is unable to edit
@wa P Spot on. He assumes the power of CiC as it seems exempt from the "not dos" listed below:
constitution of Kenya
134. Exercise of presidential powers during temporary incumbency
Chapter Nine - The Executive IN: Part 2. The President and Deputy President
(1) A person who holds the office of President or who is authorised in terms of this Constitution to exercise the powers of the President -
(a) during the period commencing on the date of the first vote in a presidential election, and ending when the newly elected President assumes office; or
(b) while the President is absent or incapacitated, or at other times contemplated in Article 147 (3), may not exercise the powers of the President specified in clause (2).
(2) The powers referred to in clause (1) are--
(a) the nomination or appointment of the judges of the superior courts;
(b) the nomination or appointment of any other public officer whom this Constitution or legislation requires the President to appoint;
(c) the nomination or appointment or dismissal of Cabinet Secretaries and other State or Public officers;
(d) the nomination or appointment or dismissal of a high commissioner, ambassador, or diplomatic or consular representative;
(e) the power of mercy; and
(f) the authority to confer honours in the name of the people and the Republic.