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David Mburu

Also known as: Justice David Mburu · Justice Mburu · Judge David Mburu

Justice presiding over high-profile constitutional and administrative law cases in Kenya's High Court.

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October 2026
8 OctThe Standard
… Justice David Mburu of the Milimani High Court ordered that the case be heard on a priority basis after considering the application, supporting affidavit and petition filed by activist Francis Awino, who has accused the Government of secrecy over its deal with a private Nigerian …
Court certifies urgent fresh petition challenging Dangote Lamu refinery
September 2026
29 SeptCitizen Digital
… Justice Mburu directed the respondents to file their responses to the application and petition within seven days. …
Court orders return of Kenyan passport taken from EALA MP with dual citizenship
29 SeptThe Standard
… In his orders, Justice David Mburu directed that the crucial document should be released to the lawmaker within 24 hours without being damaged or perforated.“Pending the inter parties hearing and determination of this Application, an ORDER be and is hereby issued directing the Re …
Court orders return of EALA MP passport in row over dual citizenship
18 SeptCapital News
… Justice David Mburu ruled that LSK’s internal dispute resolution mechanisms could not adequately address the constitutional and public interest issues raised in the petition filed by Dr Adrian Kamotho Njenga. …
High Court Dismisses LSK Bid to Stop Challenge Against Targeted Judge Boycott
18 SeptCitizen Digital
… Justice David Mburu, ruled that LSK’s internal dispute resolution mechanisms could not adequately address the constitutional and public interest questions raised by the petition. …
High Court extends orders restraining LSK from disrupting proceedings
18 SeptThe Standard
… Justice David Mburu certified as urgent the case filed by Abdi Osman, who claimed that Kibet had allegedly refunded the EACC money a company claimed to be his had received from NLC for land compulsorily acquired for government projects. …
Court battle erupts over NLC Finance Director's appointment
17 SeptThe Standard
… Justice David Mburu on Thursday rejected LSK’s preliminary objection, finding that Kamotho’s petition raises serious constitutional questions falling within the High Court’s jurisdiction and which cannot be adequately resolved through the society’s internal dispute resolution mec …
Blow to LSK as court rejects bid to strike out petition challenging judges' boycott
15 SeptCitizen Digital
… The application was placed before Justice David Mburu on September 9, where the court certified the matter as urgent and allowed it to be heard during the court recess. …
DIG Masengeli sues USIU over PhD row, wants his name in graduation list
15 SeptThe Standard
… In his case filed before High Court Judge David Mburu, Balouchzehi does not contest the evidence used against him in the USA. …
Kenya-USA-Iran at diplomatic and legal cross roads over drugs extradition case
10 SeptThe Standard
… Lawyer Felix Otieno, in his case filed before High Court Judge David Mburu, claimed that Ruto’s three-year term lapsed in March 2026, but an extension of the contract has not been gazetted, nor has the recruitment of a successor been initiated. …
Lawyer questions KPA boss's stay in office after expiry of term

Politics

Court certifies urgent petition on Dangote Lamu refinery secrecy

The News

The High Court has certified as urgent a petition by activist Francis Awino seeking disclosure of key agreements and public commitments surrounding the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote oil refinery in Lamu, with Justice David Mburu ordering the case be heard on a priority basis. Awino has accused the Government of secrecy over its deal with a Nigerian tycoon and failure to disclose key agreements, financing arrangements and regulatory approvals.

8 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 8 October

Court certifies urgent petition on Dangote Lamu refinery secrecy
The High Court has certified as urgent a petition by activist Francis Awino seeking disclosure of key agreements and public commitments surrounding the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote oil refinery in Lamu, with Justice David Mburu ordering the case be heard on a priority basis. Awino has accused the Government of secrecy over its deal with a Nigerian tycoon and failure to disclose key agreements, financing arrangements and regulatory approvals.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 29 September

High Court orders return of EALA MP's confiscated Kenyan passport
The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the release and return of a Kenyan passport belonging to Abdirahman Bashir Shariff, an East African Legislative Assembly MP, within 24 hours. Shariff claims he was denied entry into Kenya and returned to Somalia after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court orders Kenya to return EALA MP's confiscated passport
Justice David Mburu has ordered the government to return the Kenyan passport of EALA MP Abdirahman Bashir Shariff within 24 hours, after it was confiscated. Shariff, who represents Somalia in EALA and is a Kenyan citizen by birth, was denied entry to Kenya on August 14, 2026 and his lawyer alleged illegal deportation.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 18 September

High Court allows LSK boycott challenge petition to proceed
The High Court dismissed the Law Society of Kenya's preliminary objection to a constitutional petition challenging its targeted boycott of selected judges and judicial officers. Justice David Mburu ruled that LSK's internal dispute resolution mechanisms could not adequately address the constitutional and public interest issues, allowing Dr Adrian Kamotho Njenga's petition to proceed to determination on its merits.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
High Court dismisses LSK bid to stop boycott petition
The High Court has dismissed a preliminary objection by the Law Society of Kenya seeking to stop a constitutional petition challenging its targeted court boycott against selected judges and judicial officers. Justice David Mburu ruled that LSK's internal dispute resolution mechanisms could not adequately address the constitutional and public interest questions raised, allowing the petition filed by Dr. Adrian Kamotho Njenga to proceed.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Court battle erupts over NLC Finance Director appointment
A court battle has erupted over National Lands Commission Finance Director Benard Kibet Cherutich's appointment, with a Sh7 million alleged refund to the EACC being at issue. Abdi Osman filed the case claiming Kibet allegedly refunded money to the EACC that a company in which he was a director and owner had received from NLC for compulsory land acquisition, arguing this violates the Constitution and Integrity Act.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

High Court allows lawyers' boycott challenge petition to proceed
The High Court has dismissed the Law Society of Kenya's attempt to strike out a petition by lawyer Adrian Kamotho challenging the society's nationwide court boycott, ruling that the dispute raises serious constitutional questions about administration of justice and judicial independence that fall within the court's jurisdiction.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 15 September

DIG Masengeli sues USIU over doctoral degree processing delay
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has petitioned the High Court to compel United States International University Africa to release his dissertation results and include his name in the graduation list scheduled for late September. Masengeli is pursuing a PhD in International Relations and claims uncertainty about his dissertation examination status and what remains to complete his programme.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iranian national sues Kenya over US drug extradition case
Malek Mohammed Balouchzehi, an Iranian national arrested in Kenya in 2021 and extradited to the USA to face heroin trafficking charges, has sued the Kenyan government seeking to overturn his conviction and imprisonment. The extradition followed requests from the US Drug Enforcement Administration beginning in 2020.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 10 September

Lawyer challenges KPA managing director's continued tenure
A lawyer has filed a High Court case questioning whether Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director William Ruto can remain in office after his three-year term expired in March 2026, alleging no contract extension has been gazetted and no successor recruitment has begun.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 20 August

Lawyer challenges KNH CEO appointment on retirement age grounds
A Nairobi lawyer has filed a High Court petition challenging the appointment of Dr Richard Lesiyampe as Kenyatta National Hospital Chief Executive Officer, arguing that it violates constitutional and regulatory requirements regarding mandatory retirement age for public officers in senior state corporation posts.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 3 August

High Court issues interim orders halting LSK boycott
Kenya's High Court has issued interim orders stopping the Law Society of Kenya from disrupting court proceedings pending the determination of a preliminary objection to the court's jurisdiction. Justice David Mburu said the orders were necessary to restore order within the Judiciary and ensure court operations continue without interference.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
High Court restrains LSK from disrupting judicial proceedings
The High Court has issued conservatory orders restraining the Law Society of Kenya from disrupting court proceedings before Judges and Judicial Officers pending the hearing of a preliminary objection challenging the court's jurisdiction. Judge David Mburu said the orders were necessary to restore order within the Judiciary and ensure court proceedings continue without interference.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court suspends LSK boycott against CJ Koome and other judges
The High Court has issued interim orders suspending the Law Society of Kenya's nationwide boycott against Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, and other judges and judicial officers over allegations of gross misconduct and corruption. The court barred LSK from disrupting court proceedings pending the hearing and determination of the case.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 1 August

Court petitioner challenges Railways MD tenure, seeks SGR audit
A petitioner is suing the Transport Cabinet Secretary, Attorney General, and Kenya Railways board to remove Managing Director Phillip Mainga, arguing his permanent employment violates state corporation governance rules that require short-term contracts. The petitioner also seeks an audit of SGR contracts, citing Transparency International's March assessment of the project as high-risk with a 4.9 out of 5 corruption risk score.
1 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

High Court declines to suspend Law Society boycott
Justice David Mburu declined an application to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's targeted boycott against Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and other judicial officers, deferring the matter to August 3, 2026 after a meeting between the JSC and LSK leadership began to attempt resolution.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 24 July

Court dismisses case against parliament speakers campaigning for Ruto
The High Court in Nairobi struck out a case filed by Vocal Africa against Parliament speakers Moses Wetang'ula and Amason Kingi for openly campaigning for President William Ruto's second term bid, with Justice David Mburu ruling that the court could not entertain the case as it should first have been filed with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 July

High Court dismisses petition against Wetang'ula and Kingi
The High Court has struck out a petition by Vocal Africa seeking to bar National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from political activities, ruling that the petitioners failed to exhaust statutory dispute resolution mechanisms under the Leadership and Integrity Act before filing the case.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 17 July

Speakers Wetang'ula, Kingi challenge court bid to bar political activities
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi have urged the High Court to reject an application seeking to bar them from partisan political activities, arguing the case is premature and should have used internal Parliament dispute resolution procedures first. Their lawyers contended that similar issues are already before the Court of Appeal in six separate cases.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Wetang'ula, Kingi urge court to reject bar on political activities
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi have asked the High Court to reject a petition seeking to bar them from partisan political activities, arguing the case is premature and that petitioners should have exhausted internal parliamentary remedies and appeals already before the Court of Appeal first.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Speakers Wetang'ula, Kingi oppose bid to restrict political activities
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi have opposed an application for conservatory orders to bar them from engaging in political activities, arguing the petition is premature, politically motivated, and filed in the wrong forum. Their lawyers urged the High Court to dismiss it, contending the petitioners should have exhausted alternative dispute resolution mechanisms first.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Speakers Wetang'ula and Kingi oppose bid to bar political activities
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi have opposed an application seeking conservatory orders to bar them from engaging in political activities, arguing the petition is premature, politically motivated, and filed in the wrong forum. Their lawyers urged the High Court to dismiss the application, contending the petitioners failed to exhaust alternative dispute resolution mechanisms before moving to court.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 16 July

Union petitions court to remove Kenya Pipeline Company board chair
The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union has filed a constitutional petition at the High Court seeking to remove Kenya Pipeline Company Board Chair Faith Bett Boinett, alleging her appointment breached the Constitution and the Government Owned Enterprises Act, 2025, and claiming she has a conflict of interest due to her shareholding in Fastnett Energy Limited, which has a transport and storage agreement with KPC.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 15 July

High Court suspends Ruto's order moving IPOA to Interior Ministry
The High Court has temporarily suspended President William Ruto's Executive Order No. 2 of 2023 that placed the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) under the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, pending the hearing and determination of a constitutional petition challenging the directive. The court restored the legal position that existed before the order was issued to protect the constitutional issues raised in the petition.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 13 July

High Court fast-tracks contempt case against Speaker Wetang'ula
The High Court has certified as urgent a contempt application seeking to jail National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula for at least one month or fine him Sh725,017 for each political engagement for allegedly violating court orders issued on July 8, 2026, that restrained him from participating in partisan political campaigns.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 9 July

High Court restrains Speakers Kingi, Wetang'ula from partisan political activity
The High Court has issued conservatory orders restraining Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula from using their offices to promote or oppose political parties, coalitions or candidates while serving as Speakers. The court barred them from using their office's authority, prestige, dignity, influence or privileges in partisan political campaigns pending hearing of the case.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court bars Speakers from using offices for partisan politics
The High Court has barred National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from using their constitutional offices to organise, endorse, lead or participate in political campaigns. The conservatory orders remain in force pending determination of a constitutional petition filed by civil society organisation Vocal Africa, which argues that parliamentary Speakers must maintain political neutrality.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →
Court bars Speakers Wetang'ula and Kingi from partisan political campaigns
The High Court has issued conservatory orders barring National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from using their constitutional offices' authority, prestige and influence to participate in partisan political campaigns pending a hearing on a constitutional petition filed by lobby group Vocal Africa.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 29 June

Gor Mahia chairman Rachier seeks unity amid term limit dispute
Gor Mahia FC chairman Ambrose Rachier has called for club unity while awaiting a High Court ruling on whether he must step down after serving two terms. The Sports Registrar directed fresh elections, but Rachier obtained interim court orders to halt the directive; the case is set for mention on July 15.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →