Nairobi, Jan. 22 -- The High Court has quashed the establishment of President William Ruto's advisory offices, dealing a setback to the Broad-Based government structure that had incorporated politicians-cum-technocrats allied to the Opposition political outfits.

In a far-reaching judgment delivered on Thursday, the court nullified the creation of the offices of advisers to the President and voided the appointments of 21 individuals, who had been serving in the positions.

The court also barred the Public Service Commission and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission from recognising the offices or paying any salaries and benefits linked to them.

The decision stemmed from two petitions filed by governance watchdog Katiba Institute and r...