Dr. John Ekuru Longoggy Aukot (born c. 1972) is a Kenyan lawyer and politician. He was a third tier candidate in the 2017 Kenyan general election.[1]
John Ekuru Longoggy Aukot | |
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| Born | c. 1972[1] Turkana County, Kapedo. |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Alma mater | University of Warwick[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, politician |
| Known for | PunguzaMizigo2019 Constitutional Amendment |
| Political party | Thirdway Alliance |
Dr. Aukot Sponsored a Bill to amend the Kenya Constitution popularly known as Punguza mzigo Bill through a popular initiative, managed to garner 1.2 Million signatures and approved By IEBC to proceed to county assemblies for debate.[2]
The high court in Kenya, allowed the Punguza Mzigo Bill sponsored by Thirdway alliance to proceed in the 47 County Assemblies for debate. [3]
In March 2024, Ekuru Aukot announced that he was launching a new legal challenge against the plan to send Kenyan police forces to Haiti, ravaged by gangs.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c Mutambo, Aggrey (16 March 2016). "Ekuru Aukot to seek presidency on Thirdway Alliance to stop 'mutilation' of Constitution". Daily National. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ "IEBC dismisses queries raised over signatures in Ekuru Aukot bill". 23 July 2019.
- ^ "Counties free to debate Ekuru Aukot's Punguza Mizigo Bill". 3 July 2020.
- ^ "Kenya : l'opposant Ekuru Aukot bloque l'envoi de policiers à Haïti". 6 March 2024.
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