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Court of Appeal

Also known as: Court of Appeal in Malindi

Judicial appellate body in Kenya that hears appeals from lower courts and reviews constitutional matters.

2026-04-242026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has moved to the Court of Appeal seeking to halt proceedings in Okiya Omtatah’s Sh7 trillion public debt case.

    Auditor-General asks Court of Appeal to halt Omtatah's Sh7 trillion debt case
  3. Capital News

    The matter was subsequently taken to the Court of Appeal, which on November 22, 2024, declined to conclusively determine the competing jurisdictional question between the High Court and the ELRC.

    High Court halts PS gender rule case pending Court of Appeal jurisdiction decision
  4. Citizen Digital

    The shift stems from a Court of Appeal ruling establishing that the CLE holds the sole mandate to accredit and license institutions to offer the Advocates Training Programme (ATP).

    Reprieve for law students as new framework ends KSL training monopoly
  5. The Standard

    ntment by President William Ruto followed approval by the National Assembly, bringing to an end a leadership transition that began after former IPOA chairperson Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan relinquished the position in February 2026 following his appointment to the Court of Appeal

    Duncan Ojwang takes charge at IPOA
  6. Capital News

    The appointment follows the conclusion of the process to fill the leadership position at the independent policing oversight body after the former Chairman Issack Hassan joined the Court of Appeal.

    Ruto Appoints Duncan Ojwang as IPOA Chairperson for Six Years
  7. The Standard

    orces, appoint Duncan Oburu Ojwang (Dr) to be the Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, for a period of six years,” Ruto said.Oburu replaces Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan, who resigned from the position in February after his appointment to the Court of Appeal

    Ruto picks Duncan Oburu to lead IPOA, appoints Sossion, Lentoijoni to TSC
  8. August 2026
  9. Capital News

    The Court of Appeal in October 2025 dealt with an application arising from a High Court case involving KHA, its Board of Management, Onyambu and senior officials of the association.

    Nairobi Hospital reconstitutes board as Onyambu retains chairmanship
  10. The Standard

    The dispute moved to the courts, and the Court of Appeal handled an application in October 2025 arising from a High Court case involving the association, its board, Onyambu and senior officials.

    Nairobi Hospital boardroom battle ends as Onyambu retains chair
  11. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 27 – The State has moved to the Supreme Court seeking to overturn a Court of Appeal decision that declared two provisions of Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act unconstitutional.

    National Assembly Appeals to Supreme Court to Restore Cybercrime Law on False Information
  12. Citizen Digital

    In its appeal, Parliament, through the Speaker, seeks the apex court's reinstatement of Sections 22 and 23, arguing that the Court of Appeal wrongly declared them unconstitutional despite the safeguards in the law.

    Parliament moves to Supreme Court to challenge removal of clauses in Cybercrime Act

Yesterday

  1. Auditor-General seeks Court of Appeal stay on debt case

    Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has moved to the Court of Appeal seeking to halt proceedings in Okiya Omtatah's Sh7 trillion public debt case.

    12 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 11 September

  1. High Court stays PS gender rule petition pending Appeal jurisdiction

    The High Court has stayed proceedings in a petition by the Katiba Institute challenging the 2022 appointment of 51 Principal Secretaries for allegedly violating the two-thirds gender rule, citing an unresolved jurisdictional dispute with the Employment and Labour Relations Court. The petition argued that the nominees—39 men and 12 women—breached constitutional requirements for gender balance in appointive bodies.

    11 September 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 10 September

  1. Council of Legal Education ends Kenya School of Law training monopoly

    The Council of Legal Education has introduced new regulatory frameworks that end an 18-year monopoly by the Kenya School of Law on advocates training, allowing qualified public and private universities to apply for licensing to offer the Advocates Training Programme.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Duncan Ojwang sworn in as fourth IPOA chairperson

    Duncan Ojwang Oburu has taken charge of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for a six-year term following appointment by President William Ruto and approval by the National Assembly. He replaces Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan, who relinquished the position in February 2026 after his appointment to the Court of Appeal.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Ruto appoints Duncan Ojwang as IPOA chairperson for six years

    President William Ruto has appointed Duncan Ojwang as Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for a six-year term. IPOA is mandated to provide civilian oversight of the National Police Service, including investigating complaints against police officers and monitoring policing operations.

    1 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. Ruto appoints Oburu as IPOA chair, Sossion and Lentoijoni to TSC

    President Ruto appointed Dr Duncan Oburu Ojwang as chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority for a six-year term effective August 31, 2026, replacing Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan. Ruto also appointed Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to the Teachers Service Commission for six years after parliamentary approval.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 29 August

  1. Nairobi Hospital board reconstituted with Onyambu as chairman

    The Kenya Hospital Association has reconstituted The Nairobi Hospital's Board of Management following its August 25 Annual General Meeting, with Dr Barcley Onyambu re-elected as chairman. The new 11-member board includes Samson Mbuthia Kinyanjui as vice chairman and Dr Agnes Gachoki as chairperson of the Medical Advisory Committee.

    29 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Nairobi Hospital retains Onyambu as chairman after boardroom dispute

    Nairobi Hospital has reconstituted its 11-member Board of Management with Dr Barcley Onyambu retained as chairman, ending months of boardroom disputes involving rival factions, court cases, and arrests of senior officials.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 27 August

  1. State appeals Supreme Court to restore cybercrime law provisions

    Kenya's National Assembly has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn a Court of Appeal decision that struck down Sections 22 and 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, which criminalise the publication and dissemination of false information. The State argues the provisions include safeguards to protect legitimate expression, opinions, satire, and honest mistakes, and are aimed only at deliberate and knowing dissemination of false factual claims intended to cause harm or disorder.

    27 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Parliament appeals Supreme Court on cybercrime law sections

    Kenya's National Assembly has appealed to the Supreme Court seeking reinstatement of Sections 22 and 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, which a lower court struck down as unconstitutional. Parliament argues the sections do not infringe freedom of expression as they target deliberate spread of false information rather than opinion, satire, or honest mistakes.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. University funding model transition creates confusion among first-year students

    Incoming first-year students at public universities are experiencing confusion and anxiety about tuition payments due to information gaps surrounding the government's proposed Variable Scholarship and Loan Funding (VSLF) model, which promises up to 100 per cent financial support through scholarships, loans, and household contributions determined by a Means Testing Instrument. Students report a lack of clear communication from university administration about how the transition to the new framework will affect their admission and fee status.

    27 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Tuju's Karen property auction cancelled due to no qualified bidders

    The scheduled auction of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's 20-acre Entim Sidai property in Karen failed to take place after those who attended did not meet the requirements to participate as bidders, according to Garam Auctioneers.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mombasa court acquits clinical officer of rape charges

    A Mombasa chief magistrate has acquitted clinical officer Dias Juma Wabwile of raping a dialysis patient at Pandya Memorial Hospital, finding the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. The complainant died before the hearing and could not testify; the court ruled that although eight prosecution witnesses testified, none witnessed the alleged assault, and the prosecution lacked the strong independent evidence needed to establish the charges.

    25 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. Opinion: legal scholars question evidence standard in Obado murder conviction

    The Standard's opinion section examines the High Court conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two others for the 2018 murder of Sharon Otieno, arguing that the prosecution's circumstantial evidence case raises questions about whether guilt was established beyond reasonable doubt or through logical inference, with no eyewitness or direct forensic evidence placing the accused at the scene.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 24 August

  1. Gachagua vows to pursue 2027 presidential bid despite impeachment

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said his impeachment does not automatically bar him from seeking the presidency in 2027 and that he will pursue his legal challenges through the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court if necessary. Gachagua's stance underscores tension between his presidential ambitions and opposition parties' efforts to forge a united front against President William Ruto.

    24 August 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 22 August

  1. Mwangaza calls for peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour in Meru

    Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has called for a peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour of Meru County on August 30, welcoming the opposition outfit led by Senator Edwin Sifuna. Mwangaza, a recent joiner of the movement and endorsed of Sifuna for President, expects a successful visit.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 20 August

  1. Supreme Court stays recovery of 1.5 billion shilling Ruaraka school land case

    Kenya's Supreme Court has temporarily halted efforts to recover Ksh.1.5 billion in compensation paid for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School, following an application by Huelands Limited and pending determination of a case challenging the Court of Appeal's July 2026 decision in the long-running dispute.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. National Assembly approves Duncan Ojwang as IPOA chairperson

    The National Assembly on Wednesday approved lawyer Duncan Ojwang Oburu as chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), with the Committee on Administration and Internal Security finding he meets all required qualifications including High Court judge eligibility and a law degree from a recognized university.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Supreme Court halts Sh1.5bn recovery in Ruaraka land case

    The Supreme Court has issued temporary orders stopping the recovery of Sh1.5 billion in compensation paid for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School, pending the hearing of an application by Huelands Limited. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission cannot proceed with recovery efforts or enforcement measures while the interim orders remain in effect.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Sri Lanka government unveils judicial reforms to reduce case backlog

    Sri Lanka's government has proposed sweeping judicial reforms including increasing courthouses, creating new appeals courts outside the capital, raising judges' retirement age by two years, and recruiting additional justices and staff. The measures aim to address a backlog of about 1.1 million cases, though lawyers and opposition parties criticize them as threatening judicial independence.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. High Court quashes Sh709 million cost award in Standard Chartered pension dispute

    Justice Gregory Mutai quashed a Sh709 million cost award by the Retirement Benefits Tribunal in a dispute over Sh7 billion pension payout, ruling that Standard Chartered Bank was not given a chance to be heard before the decision was made. The judge directed the tribunal to hear and determine the issue afresh before deciding whether the bank should shoulder the costs incurred by former employees.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 17 August

  1. Gachagua appeals High Court impeachment decision at Court of Appeal

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed the High Court's June decision upholding his impeachment, arguing the court erred in finding his removal final despite finding constitutional violations in the process. Gachagua contends that the right to a fair hearing is an absolute constitutional guarantee that cannot be sacrificed for procedural timelines or political considerations.

    17 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Gachagua appeals High Court ruling on impeachment

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed the High Court judgment that upheld his impeachment, arguing the court erred in law by finding the Senate's decision was final and beyond judicial review despite violations of his constitutional rights to fair hearing and fair administrative action.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 16 August

  1. Gachagua appeals High Court impeachment verdict to Court of Appeal

    Former Deputy President Gachagua has moved to the Court of Appeal to challenge the High Court's impeachment verdict against him, arguing the judges gave an illogical, impracticable, or artificial verdict.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 13 August

  1. Supreme Court hears Mburu firms' Ruaraka land dispute appeal

    Afrison Export Import Limited and Huelands Limited, associated with businessman Francis Mburu, have appealed to the Supreme Court in a Sh3.2 billion land dispute with the government over Ruaraka property. The companies argue the Court of Appeal erred in finding that the government bought its own land.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 12 August

  1. High Court refuses to dismiss duty-free rice import challenge

    The High Court has declined to strike out a case by Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango challenging the government's decision to allow duty-free rice imports, with Justice Edward Muriithi ruling that the case raises weighty questions about whether the policy balances food security interests against farmers' property rights and market profitability.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 10 August

  1. Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu treason trial resumes

    Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumed Monday after a five-month pause over procedural matters; Lissu was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason, which carries a potential death penalty, while his party Chadema claims the case is being used to suppress legitimate political opposition.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 9 August

  1. Tana River Governor Godhana endorsed to lead Federal Party of Kenya

    Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been endorsed by Coast delegates to become party leader and chairman of the Federal Party of Kenya (FPK), a move intended to strengthen the party's regional presence across the six Coast counties and reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 8 August

  1. Omtatah challenges conflicting High Court rulings on election timing

    Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has questioned what he describes as conflicting High Court interpretations of Kenya's constitutional election timeline. He revisited a 2018 petition arguing the 2022 election should have been held in August 2021 rather than August 2022, citing recent divergent Malindi High Court rulings on Article 136(2)(a).

    8 August 2026 · Capital News

Friday 7 August

  1. High Court rules Kenya's next presidential election due August 2026

    The High Court declared that Kenya's next presidential election must be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, ruling that the Constitution requires the poll on the second Tuesday of August in the fifth year following the previous General Election, not August 10, 2027 as planned by the IEBC.

    7 August 2026 · Capital News

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