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According to the statement, President William Ruto has already acted on the decision through Special Gazette Notice No. 259 dated January 5, 2025. The panel noted that this step demonstrates “the President’s strong commitment to the rule of law, constitutionalism, and respecting the authority and mandate of the Judiciary.”
In its judgment, the court said the President had no power to create a separate body to manage or guide compensation for victims of past injustices because the law clearly outlines how the process should be handled.
PS Hinga noted that 3,600 tenants were listed for relocation, and out of that number, 3,300 have already been paid through M-Pesa. He said the few pending cases are linked to mismatched personal details and other verification gaps that the ministry is still working to resolve.
The lawmakers cautioned SHA against rejecting or holding claims on grounds that an officer was off-duty during the injury. They reminded the Authority that the committee had already ruled that every officer is considered to be on duty at all times and such claims cannot be dismissed.
Murkomen also warned against individuals seeking to exploit the tragedy for personal gain, saying firm action would be taken against anyone attempting to file false claims or interfere with the process.
Wildlife Principal Secretary Silvia Museiya noted that even though the ministry’s yearly allocation often exceeds Sh900 million, disbursements have been inconsistent, with only Sh65 million received in 2018 and Sh175 million in 2017.
Justice Mugambi told the court that delivering a judgment before the end of the year would be impossible and set January 15, 2026, as the new date. He urged victims to remain in contact with their legal representatives for updates. For many of the survivors, the news came as a painful reminder of the long and frustrating road they have travelled in search of justice since the August 7, 1998, bombing that left over 200 people dead and more than 5,000 injured in Nairobi alone. Twelve of the victims were Americans.
Petitioners John Amana, Peter Wang’ombe and Quinto Okumu appeared before the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations, explaining that despite sustaining injuries while serving the country, they and many other officers have waited years for payments they are entitled to.
Under the new Section 46A, the National Computer and Cyber-Crimes Coordination Committee (N4Cs) can now apply to court for orders to remove or block digital content linked to illegal activities
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director-General Erastus Kanga said over 26,000 incidents had been reported, showing the heavy toll on both people and animals.
The forum, hosted by area MP Ruweida Obo, provided a platform for residents to voice the unique challenges faced by both farmers and fishermen in the region.
In an urgent application filed through advocate Ochiel Dudley, the panel argues that Munyeri obtained the court order improperly during the judicial recess by concealing ongoing related cases.
The contested framework was gazetted with a 120-day lifespan and placed under the Executive Office of the President.
The CS emphasized that the government’s commitment is more than just financial redress; it aims to rebuild trust between the public and security agencies following the incidents of excessive force during the protests.
The decision comes eight months after a Delaware judge blocked Musk’s earlier $55.8 billion compensation package, which had been tied to specific company milestones and approved by shareholders in 2018.
The compensation, which covers only the principal award and excludes interest, is seen as a major step toward justice for survivors who have waited more than a decade.
Her mother, Lucy Ngugi, painfully recalled the moment the bullet tore through their home.