Attorney General Justin Muturi has opposed a petition filed by a Kenyan based in the United Kingdom, Eliud Matindi which challenges President William Ruto appointment of ambassadors.

In grounds of opposition, the AG argues that those appointed were appointed to existing offices whose previous holders were remunerated by the state.

The AG claims that the case filed by Matindi is premised on misconstruing the provision the Foreign Service Act.

“The provision section 22 of the foreign Service Act is constitutional and lawful,” argues the AG.

Matindi in his petition claims that the President does not have the constitutional authority to redeploy High Commissioners, Ambassadors, Diplomatic and Consular Representatives without the approval of the National Assembly.

According to him, the President can only do so to those nominated and appointed during his current term in office and with the approval of the National Assembly.

He faulted the Attorney General who is the legal government legal advisor saying he failed to advise the president over the appointment as required by law.

President William Ruto in October nominated and redeployed some Kenyan Ambassadors and their deputies.

Matindi while challenging the 46 persons appointed argues the persons were redeployed and appointed contrary article 230 of the constitution.

The AG however wants the case dismissed saying the petitioner has not made out a case for the issuance any orders sought.