contempt of court

Court pardons IG Kanja in contempt case, warns of jail for repeat offence

In her ruling on Monday, Justice Patricia Nyaundi noted that Kanja had attended court personally and was accompanied by senior National Police Service officers. She also took into account his undertaking, contained in an affidavit, that he had instructed his officers that court orders must be obeyed.

IG Kanja ordered to appear in court for sentencing over June 25 barricades

Justice Patricia Nyaundi found Kanja in contempt after police blocked several roads leading into Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD), despite an existing court order requiring officers to give the public prior notice before putting up roadblocks or barricades during the demonstrations.

Court extends freeze on NTSA automated fines system amid contempt case

The dispute traces back to May 29, 2026, when Justice Magare Dennis Kizito, sitting at the High Court in Kerugoya, issued temporary orders stopping the implementation of the NTSA-Pesa Print agreement.

Sakaja tells court Waikenda's nomination for County Secretary now awaits Assembly approval

Sakaja explained that the recruitment process had to start afresh after the Assembly rejected the first nominee, forcing the county government to form a new selection panel and conduct another competitive hiring process before identifying a new candidate.

Kerich avoids three-month jail term as parties settle Sh106 million legal fees row

The breakthrough came after Kerich and Kwengu and Company Advocates informed the court on Thursday that they had agreed on a payment plan to settle the long-running debt. As part of the arrangement, Kerich paid Sh30 million, with the remaining amount set to be cleared according to a schedule presented before the court.

Kisumu Court summons IG Kanja, AG Oduor over failure to gazette protest rules

The 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.

High Court orders Charles Kerich to surrender for three-month jail term

Kerich's lawyers had urged the court to suspend the jail term pending the hearing of new applications. They argued that he had remained available to the court at all times, had not absconded, and was no longer serving as the substantive Nairobi County Executive Committee Member for Finance after leaving office on June 5, 2026.

Sakaja defends Kerich’s US assignment as court upholds jail sentence

Kerich was sentenced on May 19 by Justice Francis Gikonyo after failing to comply with court orders directing him to pay Sh106.7 million in legal fees to Kwengu and Company Advocates for services rendered on behalf of Foton East Africa Ltd.

Katiba Institute sues IG Kanja over Gen Z protest barricades in Nairobi

The governance and constitutional rights lobby said the police leadership had acted in blatant disregard of existing court orders by mounting barricades on key roads leading into the Central Business District despite earlier assurances from the Interior Ministry that it would be "business as usual."

Court discharges Health CS Duale, warns against future disobedience of court orders

In her ruling on Tuesday, Justice Nyaundi said Duale's conduct after being summoned to court showed respect for judicial authority and weighed heavily in her decision.

Katiba Institute seeks 15-month jail term for Duale in Ebola facility contempt case

The request was made before High Court Judge Patricia Nyaundi during mitigation and sentencing submissions after the court found Duale in contempt over alleged continued activities at the project site despite conservatory orders halting implementation.

I'll be the last person to defy a court order, Duale tells court

Duale maintained that decisions surrounding the quarantine facility were made based on professional advice from experts within the health sector.

CS Duale appears in court over contempt case

The appearance followed an earlier ruling by High Court Judge Patricia Nyaundi, who determined that Duale had remained in continuing contempt of court orders issued on May 28, 2026 and later reaffirmed on June 2, 2026.

Lawyers accuse State of contempt in IEBC appointments row