The High Court in Kisii has temporarily halted disciplinary sanctions imposed against Masimba Ward MCA Bouse Mairura, granting him a reprieve pending the hearing of a petition challenging the decision of the Kisii County Assembly.
Justice Prof. Nixon Sifuna issued the stay orders on Thursday after Mairura moved to court under a certificate of urgency, contesting the Assembly’s decision to suspend him from House sittings for six months.
The disciplinary action had also affected Ichuni Ward MCA Wycliffe Siocha, who was removed from all County Assembly committees following the proceedings. Siocha was attacked by suspected hoodlums in Kisii town earlier on Thursday and is currently recovering at a private hospital in the county.
In his application, Mairura argued that enforcing the suspension would deny residents of Masimba Ward effective representation in the County Assembly.
He sought the court’s intervention to stop the implementation of the sanctions until the case is heard and determined.
Justice Sifuna granted temporary stay orders, effectively suspending the Assembly’s decision and allowing Mairura to continue discharging his legislative responsibilities, including attending Assembly sittings.
“Pending the inter partes hearing of the application, there be a temporary stay of the suspension,” part of the court order stated.
The court further directed both parties to file their responses and submissions ahead of the hearing of the petition.
Mairura’s legal team maintains that the disciplinary process leading to the suspension was flawed and violated his constitutional rights, issues they want the court to determine during the substantive hearing.
The matter is scheduled for mention on June 16, 2026, when the court is expected to give further directions on the case.
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