Also known as: Justice David Mburu · Justice Mburu · Judge David Mburu
High Court judge presiding over cases including LSK boycott restraints and petitions against parliamentary speakers' political activities.
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The Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterJustice David Mburu, however, declined to certify the matter as urgent and ordered the petitioner to serve the CEO within seven days. …
Appointment of Dr Richard Lesiyampe as KNH boss challengedCapital News
… In his ruling, Justice David Mburu said he had considered the affidavits filed by all parties and was also aware of the events that had been unfolding. …
High Court Halts LSK Boycott Pending Case HearingCitizen Digital
… In issuing the interim orders, Judge David Mburu said that the court had considered the affidavits filed by the parties and was aware of the events that had been unfolding. …
High Court orders halt of LSK's court boycott citing interference with proceedingsThe Standard
… In a brief ruling, Justice David Mburu of the Milimani High Court on Monday barred LSK from disrupting or interfering with court proceedings before the judges and judicial officers named in its communication dated July 20, 2026, or before any other judge or judicial officer acros …
High Court halts LSK boycott against CJ Koome, targeted judgesThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterIn his case before Justice David Mburu, the petitioner urges the court to find that failure to disclose details about the SGR contract was a violation of the Constitution. …
CS sued in bid to kick out Railways boss, audit SGR contractsThe Standard
… In a brief ruling, Justice David Mburu declined an application by lawyer Adrian Kamotho seeking conservatory orders to halt the boycott pending determination of the petition challenging LSK’s action. …
Court declines to suspend LSK boycottThe Standard
… Justice David Mburu, in his ruling yesterday, said that the court could not entertain the case filed by Vocal Africa, a human rights lobby, as it ought to have first filed a complaint before the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). …
Go to EACC, Judge tells human group in Wetang'ula-Kingi politicking caseCapital News
… Justice David Mburu held that the petitioners, Vocal Africa, failed to exhaust the statutory dispute resolution mechanisms provided under the Leadership and Integrity Act before moving to court. …
High Court strikes out ‘premature’ bid to bar Wetang’ula, Kingi from political activitiesCapital News
… Appearing before Justice David Mburu, lawyers representing the two Speakers argued that the petitioners bypassed legally established dispute resolution mechanisms before filing the case, rendering the petition incompetent. …
Wetang’ula, Kingi Fight Bid to Bar Them From Political ActivitiesCapital News
… Appearing before Justice David Mburu, lawyers representing the two Speakers argued that the petitioners bypassed legally established dispute resolution mechanisms before filing the case, rendering the petition incompetent. …
Wetang’ula, Kingi Fight Bid to Bar Them From Political ActivitiesA 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →