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 KinyanjuiJustice 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 2010 Constitution established devolution with the aim of promoting democratic and accountable government, public participation, equitable sharing of resources and greater access to services across the country
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Mokku said the recall mechanism had become an “uphill battle” because lawmakers were responsible for passing the legislation required to give effect to the constitutional provision.
By David AbonyoNairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohammed Mohamud, who swore the affidavit on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, argues that conservatory orders issued by Justice Lawrence Mugambi on July 9, 2025 did not prohibit police from putting up roadblocks, security checkpoints or diverting traffic.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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."
By Bradley BosireIn a statement issued on Thursday morning, the rights organisation demanded the immediate removal of police barricades erected on key routes into the capital as Kenyans marked the anniversary of the anti-government protests.
By David AbonyoThe 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee criticised third-country arrangements for treating Americans with Ebola, saying patients should be managed within the U.S. health system. The comment comes amid Kenya’s legal scrutiny of a proposed Ebola facility at Laikipia Air Base.
By David AbonyoIn the same proceedings, the court also allowed a separate petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to be merged with an earlier case brought by Katiba Institute. dings.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe PLP leader said the proposed facility had exposed deeper weaknesses within Kenya’s healthcare system, arguing that the government was seeking to host Ebola-exposed individuals while hospitals across the country continued to struggle with limited resources and operational challenges.
By David AbonyoDuale dismissed claims that the facility was being established exclusively for United States nationals, saying Kenya was preparing for a possible outbreak of the Ebola Bundibugyo strain, which currently has no approved vaccine.
By David AbonyoThe petition also challenges the legal route taken, stating that the National Police Service Act does not recognise such directives, but instead requires structured regulations developed jointly by the Cabinet Secretary and the Inspector General.
By Chrispho OwuorJustice Nyaundi ruled that public interest cases cannot be ended through private agreements where constitutional issues remain unresolved, especially when broader public rights are involved. The judge directed that the consolidated petitions will proceed to hearing on May 25, 2026.
By Chrispho OwuorThe institute has given the Controller of Budget 14 days to respond, warning that any disbursement of funds would be unconstitutional.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe petition refers to a 2021 High Court ruling by Justice George Mrima in Okoiti v Judicial Service Commission & others, which found that tribunal appointments by the Executive infringe on the right to a fair hearing. This ruling was later upheld by the Court of Appeal on February 21, 2025.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKenya’s National Treasury has outlined how a new hybrid Treasury Single Account will operate nationwide, following a watchdog intervention, aiming to improve cash visibility, transparency and efficiency in public finance.
By Chrispho OwuorThe Treasury now plans to use the old law to push forward the sale of State assets, targeting Sh149 billion in revenue during the 2025/26 financial year through sales including a stake in Safaricom and Kenya Pipeline Compa
By Maureen KinyanjuiJustice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that while Parliament can continue debating the Bill and even send it to the Senate, it cannot proceed to submit it to the President.
By Maureen Kinyanjuiccording to Katiba Institute, the proposed amendments would introduce a parallel structure for service delivery.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe situation has left many learners waiting for much-needed financial support.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKatiba Institute also wants clarification from the two commissions on whether MPs are considered full-time or part-time employees, a key detail in understanding how allowances are set.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe legal battle began after activist Laban Omusundi and the Katiba Institute filed a petition in February challenging the Controller of Budget’s decision to lift a restriction on bursary allocations to institutions outside county jurisdictions.
By Maureen Kinyanjui