PREMIUM Inside court battle that removed varsity degree rule for elective seats Controversy played out alongside high-profile cases involving politicians such as then Senator Johnson Sakaja. Politics 5 hours ago

The court also examined whether the degree requirement unlawfully limited constitutional rights, and found that the provision violated Articles 24, 27, 38(3) and 56, which concern the limitation of rights, equality, political participation, and the protection of minorities and marginalised groups.

The requirement was quashed by the High Court in Nairobi on April 13, 2022, following five consolidated petitions challenging the university degree requirement, which the electoral commission had been preparing to enforce in the August 2022 elections.

Article A university degree is not currently required to contest for president, governor or Member of Parliament positions, after courts struck down laws imposing the academic qualification.