… airman John Ngumi and directors Vijay Vashdev Gidoomal and Roger Bebbington, over what he termed the illegal denial of access to the Club's premises He cited violations of Articles 1(1), 2(1), 3(1), 10, 19, 20(1), 22(1), 27, 28, 39, 47, 258(1) and 259 of the Constitution of Kenya …
… The Judicial Service Commission, established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, is mandated to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary while ensuring the efficient, effective, and transparent administration of justice. …
… While the concern is understandable, it is important to remember that both the Constitution of Kenya and the Children Act provide clear guidance on how children should be disciplined. …
… d, adding that this violated Article 74 of the party constitution as well as principles of fair administrative action.He argued that the NEC acted beyond its mandate under Article 74(2), terming the decision “ultra vires”, and further said it contravened the Constitution of Kenya …
… The dispute arose from petitions challenging Parliament’s prolonged failure to enact legislation giving effect to Articles 7, 8, and 81(b) of the Constitution of Kenya, which collectively embed the two-thirds gender principle. …
… ontend that the decision has effectively locked their children out of school. “Due to the aforesaid actions by the Respondents, the Petitioners’ children have been denied school entry to access education in contravention of Articles 43(f) and 53(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya …
… "As the Commission continues to monitor and document the situation, it reminds all persons in Kenya that the right to strike, protest, and demonstrate is constitutionally protected under Articles 37 and 41 of the Constitution of Kenya and must be exercised peacefully and responsi …
… It is a gross violation of fundamental human rights and a direct affront to the values enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya, including the rights to life, dignity, equality, freedom, and security of the person,” LSK noted. …
… Under Article 232(1)(h) of the Constitution of Kenya, the public service, including the National Police Service, must reflect the representation of Kenya's diverse communities,” said Prof. …
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers has condemned an alleged attack on clinical officers during a peaceful procession in Makueni County on September 8, demanding arrests and an independent investigation. One officer sustained a complete fracture and was admitted for surgery, while others suffered soft-tissue injuries.
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers has condemned an alleged attack on clinical officers during a peaceful procession in Makueni County on September 8, demanding arrests and an independent investigation. One officer sustained a complete fracture and was admitted for surgery, while others suffered soft-tissue injuries.
An opinion piece argues that threats to journalists and media freedom pose an existential risk to Kenya's democracy, citing the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich as evidence of a gap between constitutional guarantees of freedom and actual practice.
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has backed demands for justice against members of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) found culpable of past abuses, calling for independent investigations and compensation mechanisms for victims. He rejected legal immunity for foreign troops and stressed that British military personnel must be subject to legal accountability under Kenyan domestic jurisdiction.
Police officers and youths from informal settlements in Kisumu met for a football match at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex as part of a community-policing initiative aimed at rebuilding trust and tackling insecurity in the lakeside city.
Human rights groups have demanded the arrest and prosecution of those behind the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was abducted by armed men on Tuesday along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found safe on Wednesday morning near Masinga Dam. The Kenya Human Rights Commission, Amnesty Kenya and Defenders Coalition condemned the incident and called for an independent investigation, linking it to reports of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
Standard Group's Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by unknown people along the Gilgil-Nakuru Road shortly before 9:20pm. The CEO states this is the second targeting of Kiprotich in two months and links the abduction to state pressure on the news organisation.
Amnesty International Kenya has called on President William Ruto's administration to take concrete action against enforced disappearances, with 19 cases recorded in Kenya so far this year. The rights body made the call on International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, urging the government to establish the truth, hold perpetrators accountable, and provide reparations to victims and families.
Amnesty International Kenya has urged the government to expedite investigations into enforced disappearances, establish truth about those who disappeared, hold perpetrators accountable, and provide reparations to victims and families, marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.
An opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence has become integral to industries from banking to agriculture, and that Kenya's regulatory framework needs to catch up with the rapid pace of AI innovation and adoption.
An opinion piece argues that chiefs, despite their administrative role, lack authority to determine land ownership or decide succession matters, yet widespread misconceptions in rural areas lead families to treat their letters as proof of inheritance rights. The Standard says courts alone have authority over such determinations, and introductory letters from chiefs serve only administrative purposes.
President Ruto announced an interest-free, Sharia-compliant financing model under the Affordable Housing Programme to allow Muslims to purchase homes without violating Islamic principles, replacing the previous 3 per cent interest rate. He also directed the Ministry of Education to develop a policy recognising madrassa and duksi education within Kenya's formal education system.
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has claimed Parliament will soon consider legislation to introduce an expanded Executive with offices of Prime Minister and two Deputy Prime Ministers alongside the President and Deputy President, arguing that political realities make the proposal inevitable and that both the Kenya Kwanza administration and Opposition will eventually support it.
Opposition leaders, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, have called on the IEBC to take firm action against individuals violating electoral laws ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying the commission's handling of the poll will test its credibility ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The Kenya Forest Service has invited public views on a proposal to construct an airstrip and related infrastructure at Kithoka Beat in the Upper Imenti Forest, Meru County. The planned airstrip is intended to improve aviation access for forest management, emergency response, and regional economic development, and is expected to occupy approximately 11 hectares with minimal ecological disruption.
The Kenya Forest Service is holding public consultations on a proposed airstrip at Meru Forest Station designed to improve aviation access for forest management, disaster response, and economic development. The project would occupy 11 hectares, with initial environmental assessments indicating minimal ecological impact; stakeholders can submit comments by July 21.
An opinion piece argues that the Kenyan government has failed to address issues raised by young people since the June 25, 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, instead resorting to intimidation and silencing critics. The writer contends that ongoing problems including corruption, punitive taxes, and police brutality persist due to lack of government goodwill.
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's progress in expanding school access must now shift focus to gender equality in how learners experience school, shaped through everyday classroom practices, teaching methods, and school management.
Law Society of Kenya and Police Reforms Working Group have called on the National Police Service to facilitate and protect protesters marking the anniversary of the June 2024 demonstrations, citing the constitutional right to peaceful assembly and citing past police responses involving excessive force and unlawful arrests that resulted in over 138 deaths and 1,227 injuries over six years.
The High Court has halted the full payout of Sh1 million compensation awarded to lawyer Donald Kipkorir against Muthaiga Country Club for denying him access, but ordered the club to immediately pay Sh500,000 within 14 days while the remainder is deposited in a joint interest-earning account pending appeal.
A guest columnist argues that positive, non-violent discipline aligned with Kenya's Constitution and Children Act is the appropriate response to recent student unrest, rather than stricter punitive measures.
Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to declare his removal as ODM Secretary General unlawful, arguing the NEC resolution of February 11, 2026 was passed without giving him a chance to defend himself and violated party constitution and principles of fair administrative action.
A five-judge bench at the High Court in Nairobi has declared unconstitutional the advisory issued by former Chief Justice David Maraga recommending Parliament's dissolution over failure to enact the two-thirds gender rule, and has quashed it in its entirety. The court held that the advisory did not amount to a binding constitutional command capable of compelling the President to dissolve Parliament.
Parents of 165 Grade 10 students at Ambira High School have filed a constitutional petition seeking to stop the school from charging each learner Sh33,000 for readmission following a May 2026 student strike that caused an estimated Sh50 million in damage. The parents argue the levy unfairly punishes students not involved in the unrest and violates their constitutional right to education, citing assurances from the principal that Grade 10 students would not face disciplinary measures.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has called for an urgent investigation into violence during Monday's fuel price protests that killed four civilians and injured many, while cautioning police against excessive force against protesters.
The Law Society of Kenya has raised concerns over rising cases of femicide and gender-based violence, citing a surge in intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and related deaths in recent months. The society condemned all acts of gender-based violence and called for immediate action.
Leaders from Meru County have demanded the state end cattle rustling and killings in Meru and Isiolo counties, saying the incidents have persisted for over two years. They have given the government 14 days to address the insecurity or face legal action, and are calling for the transfer of long-serving officers and an end to single-community dominance in police command.