By Agwanda Saye.

The East Africa Law Society has hailed the ruling by Speaker Kenneth Marende over the controversial appointments saying the speaker has affirmed his oath of office.

The EA Law Society Vice President James Mwamu addressing the press in Kisumu says the ruling by the speaker was a true reflection of what majority of Kenyans wanted and urged speaker not to relent on upholding the rule of law.

Mwamu says lawyers in the country are happy with the ruling and called on the two principals to consult on the appointments so as to speed up the reforms in the country.

In his ruling, Marende says the process that saw four appointments were unconstitutional, gender biased and without involvement of the judiciary service commission as required by law.

Mwamu says Marende has respected the sovereignty of the country by saying various stakeholders should be sought.

He urged the president to embrace the spirit of national accord when carrying out appointments and not to use parliament as a place where he fights his own battle.

Mwamu says the move was in accordance with the Constitution, and has thus avoided a political showdown between allies of the Principal.

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