Philip Kipkemoi Langat filed the petition through lawyer Felix Keaton, arguing that IEBC has failed to fulfil its constitutional responsibility under Article 89 to periodically review electoral boundaries.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe development follows a fresh attempt by Zimbabwean activist Brian Kagoro to travel to Kenya, which ended with him being removed from a Nairobi-bound flight in Ethiopia last Tuesday.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe court was considering a petition filed by Magare-Gikenyi B and three others, who questioned the legality of the task force and argued that its responsibilities were similar to those already assigned to the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC).
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe proposed changes would also give thousands of graduates who have been unable to join the programme a two-year window to seek admission through a transitional arrangement.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe payment covers counties identified as beneficiaries of mineral royalty revenue. Previous records listed 32 mineral-rich counties, among them Kwale, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Homa Bay, West Pokot, Kericho, Kakamega and Elgeyo-Marakwet.
By Maureen KinyanjuiDocuments presented to the committee showed that county pension obligations have continued to grow over the years. The Treasury said the liabilities rose from Sh21.3 billion inherited from the former local authorities before the start of devolution to Sh115.7 billion as at October 31, 2024.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Bill, sponsored by MP Martin Owino (Ndhiwa), seeks to make the National Facilities Improvement Financing Act the main law governing Facility Improvement Funds across the country. It aims to end situations where counties continue to operate under separate laws that contradict the national legislation.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to Sonko, the Chief Justice stated during an interview on Spice FM that once a governor is impeached, they remain impeached. He said those comments led him to formally request that she step aside from hearing his appeal because they created the appearance of bias, but the application was rejected.
By Bradley BosireThe petition asks the court to determine whether the public debt was incurred lawfully and whether former President Uhuru Kenyatta and a number of current and former government officials should be held personally responsible for decisions made during the borrowing process.
By Bradley BosireThe direction, issued by the country’s highest court last Friday, temporarily puts on hold a decision that could have a major impact on the 2027 General Election by settling a long-standing constitutional question on the eligibility of impeached State officers.
By Samuel OtienoThe judge said the continued failure to gazette regulations on public order management and the use of force meant the three were operating in defiance of the court's orders, despite earlier directions aimed at protecting the constitutional right to picket.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe judges said the State had satisfied the conditions required for the grant of a stay and found that public interest weighed heavily in favour of allowing the transaction process to proceed.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the explanation presented to the committee, Cabinet first approved the allocation of the land occupied by Capitol Hill Police Station to the African Trade Insurance Agency, now known as the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), for the construction of its headquarters.
By David AbonyoMore than 5,000 former civil servants are asking the court to enforce a 2012 High Court ruling on unlawful retrenchment. They want Sh1.6 billion, while Treasury cites delays verifying claims across ministries.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAt the centre of their complaint is the claim that KPA did not make public the list of shortlisted candidates before interviews were conducted, which they say denied transparency from the start.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe court reaffirmed that access to public information is a constitutional right under Article 35, stressing that secrecy claims must meet strict legal thresholds and cannot override transparency in publicly funded projects.
By Chrispho OwuorThe proposal, which is still under review, outlines the development of a fully integrated office complex in Upper Hill along Bishop Road and Ralph Bunche Road, aimed at improving coordination and efficiency in legal service delivery.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe State argued that Kindiki’s appointment did not require clearance from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission despite claims by petitioners that the commission lacked officials to confirm eligibility at the time.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUnder the proposals, any gift exceeding the Sh20,000 threshold or received more than once a year from the same source must be handed over to the government. The rules also seek to standardise how benefits are recorded and managed across ministries, departments, and agencies.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe proposed regulations set out procedures for disclosure, compliance, reporting, and enforcement mechanisms across public institutions, commissions, and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), with the aim of standardising how conflicts of interest are identified and managed in public service.
By Bradley BosireThe dispute focuses on the ongoing privatisation process, including plans involving the Kenya Pipeline Company, which the petitioners say is being carried out outside constitutional limits.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUnder the new system, individuals seeking Public Trustee services will be able to apply, track progress, and receive information online without physically going to the Nairobi offices. The platform is designed to support real-time access to services for users across different locations, including those far from the capital.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe State Law Office budget has been cut by Sh55.95 million to Sh5.33 billion, as Solicitor General Shadrack Mose asks MPs for Sh616.27 million in extra funding to ease financial constraints.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe dispute comes months after the Trade, Investments and Industry Ministry introduced the Standards (Standards Levy) Order 2025 through the Kenya Bureau of Standards.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe matter, which was first filed in 2022, has remained unresolved for almost four years, causing frustration for the Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme trustees.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Attorney General’s Office clarified that both the public and authorized marriage officers will now handle all applications and downloads through the government’s official eCitizen platform at www.ecitizen.go.ke.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe appointments came after extensive consultations between Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor and Muslim organizations, including the Jamia Mosque Committee, the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), NAMLEF, and CIPK. The panel’s role under the Waqf Act 2022 is to ensure that competent and qualified individuals are appointed to the Waqf Commission, tasked with managing Waqf assets responsibly and enhancing accountability.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the AG, the data in question would be shared in a summarised and de-identified form for purposes such as monitoring, evaluation, public reporting and planning. She explained that aggregated data does not contain personal identifiers and cannot be linked back to any individual.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe affected employees, drawn from Chemilil Sugar Company, South Nyanza (Sony) Sugar Company, Muhoroni Sugar Company, and Nzoia Sugar Company, filed a lawsuit arguing that the redundancy notices were issued in the midst of ongoing discussions about their benefits.
By Rose AchiengAccording to Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, access to justice remains a cornerstone of Kenya’s democracy but continues to elude many citizens due to high legal fees, complex court procedures, and limited access to legal services.
By Bradley Bosire