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Justice Gatembu Kairu elected President of Kenya’s Court of Appeal
His election comes following the end of the term of former Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga, whose tenure expired on May 24,2026.
Constitutional law
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Kindiki calls for urgent reforms to Kenya’s protest laws amid reparations push
Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Monday during the presentation of the Report on the Framework for Reparations for Victims of Human Rights Violations, Kindiki said the country had entered a difficult but necessary phase of transitional justice as it sought to address the legacy of violence linked to public protests.
Corridors of Justice
High Court rules Business Laws (Amendment) Bill challenge is premature
The petition had drawn support from various players in the sector, including ride-hailing drivers, content moderators, business process outsourcing workers and other employees working in technology-related fields.
Politics
Justice will prevail: Gachagua heads to Appeal Court over impeachment ruling
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he will appeal after a three-judge bench upheld his impeachment. The court cited constitutional limits but found Senate adjournment breaches and awarded Sh50 million in damages.
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Leaders split as High Court upholds Gachagua impeachment but awards Sh50 million
The three-judge bench, Justice Eric Ogolla, Justice Anthony Mrima, and Justice Freda Mugambi preserved the Senate’s decision to remove Gachagua from office but awarded him Sh50 million in damages after finding that senators violated his right to a fair hearing by declining to adjourn proceedings when he was unable to attend
Corridors of Justice
Gachagua seeks post-office privileges as High Court rules on impeachment
The demands cover a broad range of state-provided services, including transport, security, medical care, administrative staff, travel facilitation, and financial benefits
News
Judge Tuiyott raises consent questions in FGM debate during Supreme Court vetting
Court of Appeal judge Francis Tuiyott, during a Judicial Service Commission interview for a Supreme Court position, raised questions on whether “consent” in FGM cases is truly free, urging courts to interpret the law with Kenya’s constitutional history.
News
Gachagua withdraws bid to be reinstated, seeks compensation over impeachment
Appearing before a three-judge bench comprising Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi on Monday, his legal team said the amended petition no longer seeks his return to the deputy presidency.
News
Justice Katwa Kigen among candidates shortlisted by Kenya’s JSC for Supreme Court judge
The candidates who made the shortlist are Anne Waceke Kiratu Makori, Justice Joseph Kipchumba Kigen Katwa, Justice Joseph Kiplagat Sergon, Justice Francis Kipruto Tuiyott and Justice Abdulahi Mohammed Warsame. Those who had initially applied also included Lilian Wanjiku Wachira, who did not make it to the final list.