Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua yesterday told the High Court that the attempt by the Attorney General and the Senate to avoid reopening the events of October 17, 2024 was aimed at preventing judges from finding that his accuser, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, had no evi …
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… The petition, filed by Peter Agoro and John Wangai, names the National Police Service Commission, the Inspector General of Police, and the Attorney General as respondents. …
Petition Filed Over Dismissal of Pregnant Police Recruits at Kiganjo… The petition by the Centre for Litigation Trust names the Inspector General of Police, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, and the Attorney General as respondents. …
Petitioner moves to court seeking reinstatement of Governor Orengo's security… He sued EPRA alongside the Cabinet Secretaries for National Treasury and Economic Planning, Energy and Petroleum, and Investments, Trade and Industry.The Attorney General, Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and National Standards Council are also named. …
Court declines to fast-track petition against EPRA fuel prices… The board and the Attorney General have not yet responded. .std-banner-wrap { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; position: relative; margin: 2.5rem 0 2rem; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; } .std-top-rule { display: flex; height: 4px; } .std-top-rule .r1 { background: # …
Legal battle over appointment of ex-M-cheza CEO to gambling authority… Also named in the case are the Attorney General, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), and the National Standards Council. …
Petitioner wants court to suspend fuel price hikes, terms it unconstitutional… Mtetezi convener Francis Awino filed a constitutional petition before the Constitutional and Human Rights Division at the Milimani Law Courts, naming seven respondents, including the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), the National Treasury, the Attorney General and …
Activist files petition to block fuel price hike, seeks conservatory orders… The Director of Public Prosecutions, the Attorney General, the Inspector General of Police and the Speaker of the National Assembly have been listed as respondents in the case.
LSK moves to Supreme Court over cybercrime law surveillance provisions… NAI E774 of 2025, in which the Attorney General and the Cabinet Secretary for Health sought to suspend enforcement of the High Court’s orders, which had effectively halted aspects of the health cooperation arrangement. …
Appeal Court temporarily lifts High Court orders blocking Kenya–US health dealSenior counsels Paul Muite and Prof Githu Muigai follow proceedings during the hearing of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment case at the ceremonial hall, Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi, on May 7, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] The Attorney General on Thursday u …
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Gachagua tells court accuser Mutuse lacked impeachment evidence
The News
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told the High Court that the Attorney General and Senate sought to avoid reopening October 17, 2024 events to prevent judges from finding his accuser, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, had no evidence against him. Gachagua's lawyer argued that scrutiny of the Hansard would show Mutuse relied on unsubstantiated claims for the impeachment motion.
Why it matters
Gachagua's fresh court testimony disputing the impeachment evidence adds new substance to the ongoing constitutional challenge due for judgment June 8.
7 hours ago · The Standard →
Today
Gachagua tells court accuser Mutuse lacked impeachment evidence
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told the High Court that the Attorney General and Senate sought to avoid reopening October 17, 2024 events to prevent judges from finding his accuser, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, had no evidence against him. Gachagua's lawyer argued that scrutiny of the Hansard would show Mutuse relied on unsubstantiated claims for the impeachment motion.
7 hours ago · The Standard →
Yesterday
Petition challenges dismissal of 18 pregnant police recruits
A case has been filed at the Employment and Labour Relations Court challenging the dismissal of 18 female police recruits from the National Police College Kiganjo over pregnancy. The petitioners argue that the recruits were unlawfully removed after mandatory pregnancy screening and that no existing law permits automatic dismissal solely on the basis of pregnancy.
20 hours ago · Capital News →
Thursday 21 May
Court petition filed over Governor Orengo's security withdrawal
The Centre for Litigation Trust has filed a High Court petition seeking reinstatement of Siaya Governor James Orengo's security detail, which was withdrawn on May 19 without notice. The lobby group claims the withdrawal was unlawful, discriminatory and politically motivated, and exposed the governor to security risks while violating constitutional protections for state officers.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court declines to fast-track fuel price petition
Justice Roselyne Aburili declined to certify as urgent a petition by Francis Awino challenging fuel price increases announced by EPRA for the May 15 to June 14, 2026 cycle, directing him to serve all respondents before inter partes directions on June 2. The increases triggered a nationwide transport strike on May 18; EPRA later reduced diesel prices by Sh10.06 per litre on May 19, but matatu operators rejected the adjustment as insufficient and suspended the strike for one week to allow for government-level negotiations.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 20 May
High Court challenge filed against GRA Director General appointment
A legal challenge has been filed in High Court against the Gambling Regulatory Authority's appointment of former M-cheza CEO Peter Maina Karimi as Director General, with the challenger arguing that Maina's past involvement in gambling disqualifies him under the Gambling Control Act. Maina argues the case is a labour dispute that should be heard in the Employment and Labour Relations Court instead.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 17 May
Petitioner challenges fuel price hikes as unconstitutional
Francis Awino has filed a petition in the High Court seeking to suspend fuel price increases announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), arguing the move is unconstitutional, economically punitive, and lacks transparency.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Activist petitions court to block May-June fuel price increases
A consumer rights activist has filed a constitutional petition challenging fuel price increases for May 15 to June 14, 2026, in which Super Petrol rose by Sh16.65 per litre and Diesel by Sh46.29 per litre, arguing the hikes are unconstitutional and economically harmful. The petition names EPRA, the National Treasury, the Attorney General and KEBS as respondents, and also contests the 8 per cent VAT on petroleum products and a temporary adjustment of fuel standards.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 13 May
LSK and media groups challenge cybercrime law surveillance powers
The Law Society of Kenya, the Bloggers Association of Kenya, Article 19 East Africa, and the Kenya Union of Journalists have petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn Sections 48 to 53 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, which they contend permit excessive State surveillance and violate constitutional rights. The petition follows a March 2026 Court of Appeal ruling that struck down other provisions of the law that criminalized publication of false or misleading information online.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 12 May
Appeal Court lifts High Court block on Kenya–US health deal
Kenya's Court of Appeal temporarily suspended High Court orders that had blocked a Kenya–US health cooperation framework, allowing the government to proceed pending determination of an ongoing appeal, with final ruling reserved for October 30, 2026.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
Thursday 7 May
State urges court to reject Gachagua impeachment merit review
The Attorney General urged the High Court on Thursday not to entertain a merit review plea filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 28 April
Court bars Equity Bank receivers in TransCentury dispute
The Commercial Court in Nairobi has issued a temporary injunction barring receiver managers appointed by Equity Bank to recoup a Sh6 billion debt from TransCentury PLC, pending a hearing of a case filed by the Consumer Federation of Kenya.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →