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… Among the key prayers presented before the court is a declaration that the impeachment process itself was unconstitutional and violated the Constitution. …
Court Battle Intensifies as Gachagua Challenges Senate Impeachment ProcedureCitizen Digital
… The application, supported by an affidavit sworn by lawyer Shadrack Wambui, argues that the impugned sections are in direct conflict with Article 151(3) of the Constitution, which provides that the retirement benefits of a former President “shall not be varied to the disadvantage …
Petition filed to block Senate motion on former President’s retirement benefitsCapital News
… The appointment is expected to restore the full bench of the apex court, which plays a critical role in interpreting the Constitution and handling presidential election petitions.
JSC concludes interview for supreme court judgesCapital News
… He added that naming of roads, streets and public places falls under county governments as provided for in the Constitution and other legal frameworks, supported by instruments such as the National Gazetteer of Geographical Names and Kenya National Addressing Standards. …
Communications Authority pushes for major reforms to National Addressing BillCapital News
… Speaking during his interview before the Judicial Service Commission, Kigen maintained that his judicial conduct would remain firmly grounded in the Constitution and the law. …
Justice Kigen Dismisses Bias Claims Over ICC Role in representing Ruto, Affirms Commitment to Rule of LawCapital News
… He faulted the government for failing to conduct adequate public participation, arguing that any deal involving the presence of foreign military personnel on Kenyan soil requires prior and meaningful consultation with affected communities. “The Constitution is clear—public partic …
Muturi Opposes Kenya–France Defence Pact Over Sovereignty, Legal Immunity ConcernsA Bill before the Senate seeks to bar individuals who have served as Governors from vying for election as Members of Parliament or Members of County Assembly for five years immediately after leaving office, through amendments to the Constitution and Elections Act.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Bill before the Senate seeks to bar individuals who have served as Governors from vying for election as Members of Parliament or Members of County Assembly for five years immediately after leaving office, through amendments to the Constitution and Elections Act.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Political parties have until Thursday, October 15, to submit the names and specimen signatures of their authorized officials to the IEBC. The submission is part of the electoral commission's administrative requirements as it rolls out its timetable for the 2027 General Election, though the date has become subject to legal dispute.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court dismissed a petition by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah challenging the constitutionality of national-level tallying and verification of presidential election results. The court upheld provisions allowing aggregation of results at the national level, finding it necessary because the Constitution requires a presidential candidate to secure more than 50 per cent of all votes cast nationally.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Constitution protects the privacy of communications under Article 31, meaning secretly recording, retaining, publishing, or using someone's private conversation—whether between lovers, spouses, business partners, or colleagues—against them in court is not automatically legal simply because you have the recording.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that enforced disappearances violate fundamental human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and undermine Kenya's democratic responsibility to protect citizens' lives, dignity, and liberty through proper legal processes.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court issued conservatory orders stopping the proposed Imenti State Lodge project in Meru pending determination of a constitutional petition filed by activist Francis Awino and three others. The court held that allowing the project to proceed could cause irreversible environmental harm and render the petitioners' case nugatory.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto will deliver a special address to the nation on Thursday, with State House saying he will urge Kenyans to embrace a bold national vision and take ownership of Kenya's future. The address comes after the ruling UDA party suffered a significant electoral setback in a July 16 by-election in Ol Kalou, where the opposition DCP candidate won with 35,440 votes against UDA's 5,450 votes.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court rejected an advisory from former Chief Justice David Maraga seeking Parliament's dissolution over failure to implement the two-thirds gender rule, but reaffirmed that Parliament has a continuing constitutional obligation to enact legislation to give effect to the principle. Article 81(b) of the Constitution requires that not more than two-thirds of elective and appointive bodies be of the same gender, yet more than a decade after promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, full compliance remains elusive due to failed legislative attempts and political obstacles.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece argues that proposed plans for a Nairobi Metropolitan Police Service risk becoming another bureaucratic venture unless underlying problems — including corruption, extrajudicial killings, and poor officer welfare — are addressed first. The author contends that reforming police culture and public relations is more important than creating new police units.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
A petition tabled in the National Assembly by former Taita Taveta governor John Mruttu and 22 others seeks to reform succession laws, citing concerns that millions of acres of land and other assets remain registered in the names of deceased persons due to lengthy and costly inheritance processes. The petitioners argue that succession procedures under the current legal framework are complex, costly and inaccessible to ordinary citizens, and that assets tied up in unresolved cases cannot easily be used as collateral, transferred to beneficiaries or developed productively.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's legal team has submitted new court filings arguing that both the National Assembly and Senate violated constitutional provisions during impeachment proceedings in October 2024, citing inadequate public participation and failure to appoint a select committee to investigate charges before debate.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
A petition has been filed at Milimani Law Courts seeking to halt parliamentary review of a former President's retirement benefits, arguing that Sections 4 and 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act conflict with Article 151(3) of the Constitution, which protects such benefits from being varied to the holder's disadvantage.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Judicial Service Commission has concluded interviews for five shortlisted candidates for a vacant Supreme Court position and will announce its nominee within seven days, with the selected candidate to be forwarded to President William Ruto for appointment. The vacancy followed the death of Supreme Court judge Mohamed Ibrahim in December.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Communications Authority has told Parliament that the National Addressing Bill, 2025 needs refinement to align with existing law, and has proposed that the entire National Addressing Council section be deleted and replaced with provisions giving the Authority full responsibility for developing, implementing and managing the National Addressing System.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
Court of Appeal Judge Katwa Kigen told the Judicial Service Commission that his previous role defending President Ruto at the ICC would not compromise his impartiality if appointed to the Supreme Court, stating that past professional engagements do not influence judicial decisions and that recusal safeguards exist to address conflicts of interest.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has strongly opposed the proposed Kenya–France Defence Cooperation Agreement, citing constitutional risks, insufficient public participation, and concern over provisions that could grant foreign troops immunity from Kenyan law.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →