Kenyan Politician Shem Ochuodho Takes Legal Action Against African Union Commission And Its Leader Over Suspension

Dr Shem Odongo Ochuodho, a suspended member of the African Union’s Economic, Social and Cultural Council (Ecosocc), has sued the AU Commission and its chairman, Moussa Faki, for allegedly violating his rights and freedoms after he was forced out of office. Dr Ochuodho is challenging his suspension, saying it was flawed and unprocedural. He also alleges corruption and misappropriation of funds at the Ecosocc secretariat. In addition to Dr Ochuodho, six other members of the council were suspended indefinitely in June 2022 for what the AU said was a breach of its code of ethics and conduct.