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Court of Appeal blocks Government’s eCitizen fee plan
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Court of Appeal blocks Government’s eCitizen fee plan

The Treasury had sought to suspend the High Court judgment issued on April 1, 2025, in Constitutional Petition No. E059 of 2024, arguing that it raised significant legal issues while the government prepared to appeal. The application relied on rule 5(2)(b) of the Court of Appeal Rules, which allows a temporary pause if certain conditions are met.

President Ruto signs four laws unlocking Sh70.6bn for counties
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President Ruto signs four laws unlocking Sh70.6bn for counties

The new laws are the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2025, the Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Provisional Collection of Taxes and Duties (Repeal) Bill, 2025, and the Government-Owned Enterprises Bill, 2025. Together, they set the stage for what the government says will be better service delivery and higher accountability across key institutions.

IEBC sends ballot papers to 20 areas ahead of November 27 by-elections
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IEBC sends ballot papers to 20 areas ahead of November 27 by-elections

Commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan supervised the release of ballot papers and statutory forms from the warehouse, noting that the teams handling the consignments had been briefed and equipped for the task. He said the commission had concluded all internal arrangements and was now focused on getting the materials to the designated regions in good time.

DP Kindiki says new law will secure judges’ retirement
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DP Kindiki says new law will secure judges’ retirement

According to Kindiki, the government has boosted the number of judges to help speed up the delivery of justice. Since 2022, 51 judges have joined the High Court, the Land and Environment Court and the Court of Appeal. Another 40 are currently being hired, while 45 more will be recruited next year.

Life sentence for Nnamdi Kanu as court rules on terrorism-linked charges
Global Affairs

Life sentence for Nnamdi Kanu as court rules on terrorism-linked charges

The judgment, delivered in Abuja, centred on allegations that Kanu used Radio Biafra and other online platforms to issue commands and comments that encouraged violence. Judge James Omotosho said the prosecution successfully proved that the separatist leader was responsible for broadcasts and instructions that led to organised assaults, insisting the evidence left no doubt about his role.

Opposition warns of rising threats to Kenya’s democracy ahead of by-elections
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Opposition warns of rising threats to Kenya’s democracy ahead of by-elections

In their address, they pointed directly at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, saying the agency had introduced changes that were confusing, poorly explained, and likely to shut out thousands of eligible voters. The Opposition questioned the rollout of mandatory iris-scanning for voter registration, saying it was done without proper engagement with the public.

Education ministry completes nationwide learner count ahead of capitation release
Education and Career

Education ministry completes nationwide learner count ahead of capitation release

During a media briefing on Friday, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba explained that the final numbers will guide how much each school receives. Under the new figures, high school students will get Sh22,240 each, junior school learners will get Sh15,000, and primary school pupils will receive Sh1,540. He noted that past delays often happened because the ministry did not have clear data to work with.