Audio By Vocalize The Government must establish a formal complaints system to protect Kenyans working for international bodies that enjoy diplomatic immunity from rights violations, the High Court has ordered.Justice Roselyn Aburili has given the Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and …
… Attorney General Dorcas Oduor was subsequently granted 14 days by the High Court to explain why Kagoro was denied entry for a second time despite the court orders. …
… utcome of the case. “The decision to bar Kagoro from entering Kenya prevents him from being able to exercise his legal rights to meet his lawyers and attend any proceedings related to his case,” the organisation said.The High Court has since directed Attorney General Dorcas Oduor …
Kenya School of Law seeks Ksh.220M to equip ultra-modern library By Vincent Anguche September 18, 2026 07:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor with KSL officials during a visit. …
… as unveiled a new ultra-modern library and two moot courts as it moves to strengthen legal research, practical training and professional skills development for aspiring lawyers.The facilities were showcased on Thursday during a visit to the School by Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor …
… The funding gap emerged as Attorney General Dorcas Oduor visited the School on Thursday, where she toured the new facility and was briefed on its capacity and use. …
… REUTERS Audio By Vocalize Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has formally filed a Notice of Appeal against a High Court ruling that declared the sale of Safaricom shares null and void. …
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor have come under scrutiny after failing to appear before the Senate over the recruitment of Kenyan nationals into the Russian Army and the detention of Kenyans in Ukra …
Reprieve for law students as new framework ends KSL training monopoly By Moses Kinyanjui September 10, 2026 03:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Attorney General Dorcas Oduor during a past meeting in her o …
The government has appealed a High Court decision that declared null and void the sale of 15 per cent of its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, with the Attorney General and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary seeking to quash the judgment and obtain a stay pending appeal.
The government has appealed a High Court decision that declared null and void the sale of 15 per cent of its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, with the Attorney General and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary seeking to quash the judgment and obtain a stay pending appeal.
The High Court has ordered the Government to establish a formal complaints mechanism within nine months to protect Kenyans working for international and regional organisations that enjoy diplomatic immunity from rights violations. The ruling followed a finding that state officials violated a former African Union ECOSOCC member's constitutional rights by ignoring his complaint over an unlawful suspension.
Kenya prevented Zimbabwean lawyer Brian Kagoro, Managing Director for Africa of the Open Society Foundations, from entering the country for a second time, despite a court order permitting his return. Kagoro was deported in February after detention and questioning about alleged protest funding; Open Society Foundations denies the allegations and has questioned Kenya's commitment to the rule of law.
Open Society Foundations accused the Kenyan government of disregarding the rule of law after Zimbabwean lawyer and human rights activist Brian Kagoro was denied entry on September 15, despite a June High Court order permitting him to travel to Kenya. Kagoro was removed from an aircraft in Addis Ababa by security personnel, questioned, and prevented from reboarding.
The Kenya School of Law requires an additional Ksh.220 million to fully equip its newly completed ultra-modern library. The school has received Ksh.70 million so far from the National Treasury and the Office of the Attorney-General, against a total estimated requirement of Ksh.290 million.
The Kenya School of Law has unveiled a new ultra-modern library and two moot courts designed to strengthen legal research, practical training, and professional skills development for aspiring lawyers. The library, which can accommodate about 2,000 users with currently available seating of approximately 400, holds about 15,708 books and provides digital learning resources.
The Kenya School of Law requires an additional Ksh220 million to fully equip its newly completed Ultra-Modern Library and Moot Courts, which was designed to accommodate approximately 2,000 users but currently has only about 400 seats available.
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has filed a Notice of Appeal against a High Court ruling that declared the sale of the government's 15 per cent Safaricom shareholding to Vodafone Kenya Limited null and void. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stated the government disagreed with the court decision, maintaining that the partial divestiture was legitimate.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi, Labour Cabinet Secretary Mutua, and Attorney General Oduor have come under scrutiny after failing to appear before the Senate to address the recruitment of Kenyan nationals into the Russian Army and detention of Kenyans in Ukrainian prisons.
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.
Kenya's Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has flagged the rapid growth in church registration applications—nearly 60 per month—linked to severe governance failures, financial disagreements, and leadership conflicts within religious institutions. Internal church elections have become volatile, often escalating into violent clashes, forcing the state to intervene in legal disputes over leadership and assets.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has contested Attorney General Dorcas Oduor's advisory to the Supreme Court, arguing that impeached leaders should not be barred from contesting elections until they have exhausted all available legal remedies. Sonko maintains that the Constitution protects impeached leaders from disqualification while an appeal or review against the impeachment decision remains pending.
Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua is expected to answer bribery charges after the High Court in Kerugoya declined to stop his prosecution. The magistrate had alleged he was publicly vilified before arraignment, but the DPP, AG and EACC urged the court to strike out his case, arguing he failed to appear before court twice and should raise his concerns at trial.
Activists have filed a High Court petition challenging the exclusion of victims of enforced disappearance from the government's compensation programme for human rights violations victims. The High Court certified the petition as urgent, with a hearing scheduled before Justice Gregory Mutai.
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has unveiled proposed election law reforms aimed at curbing premature political campaigns, with the Election Amendment Bill, 2026 seeking to define early campaigns, prohibit political activities outside prescribed timelines, and introduce enforcement measures that apply to all political actors.
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has launched the Multisectoral Committee on Legislative Reform and Alignment to audit laws and address governance gaps. The audit will address statutes and statutory provisions that have been invalidated by courts but remain unamended, unrepealed, or unaligned.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended appointments to the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) board, saying the selection process was transparent, competitive and merit-based, overseen by a seven-member independent panel comprising senior professionals from banking, legal and public sectors.
A Kisumu High Court has ordered the Inspector-General of Police and Attorney-General to appear and show cause why disciplinary action should not be taken after they were found in contempt of court for continuing to operate without gazetting regulations on public order management and use of force. The court found that state agencies violated constitutional fundamental rights including the right to life, dignity, equality, and security, and noted the officials failed to comply with earlier March orders to have the regulations in place.
The Kenya School of Government graduated 432 Assistant County Commissioners and celebrated its centenary by launching a push to equip public servants with AI skills as part of efforts to position Kenya as a continental leader in digital governance.
A total of 432 Assistant County Commissioners graduated with Diplomas in Public Administration as the Kenya School of Government marked its 100th anniversary. The ceremony also coincided with the induction of 530 newly appointed Deputy County Commissioners, with Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku calling on public servants to embrace artificial intelligence to improve efficiency.
The Kenya School of Government marked its 100th anniversary with the graduation of 432 Assistant County Commissioners holding Diplomas in Public Administration, while 530 newly appointed Deputy County Commissioners were inducted. The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service urged public servants to embrace Artificial Intelligence for improved efficiency and modern governance.
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor are facing contempt of court proceedings for allegedly failing to comply with a March 2026 court order directing them to gazette and appoint elected council members of the Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute within 14 days.
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor are facing contempt of court proceedings for allegedly failing to comply with a March 25, 2026 court order directing them to gazette and appoint elected council members of the Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute within 14 days; the applicant claims the judgment was served on March 30, 2026 but remains unexecuted despite a reminder letter sent in April.
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has defended the Sh154 billion JKIA modernisation contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation, saying it underwent rigorous legal scrutiny and that the procurement process was transparent with tender documents publicly available. She dismissed claims her office rubber-stamped the deal, insisting they fully participated in reviewing the agreement.
A three-judge High Court bench rejected Attorney General Dorcas Oduor's bid to dismiss Senator Okiya Omtatah's petition challenging the legality of Kenya's Sh7 trillion public debts. The court ruled the petition, which alleges odious debts of Sh6.95 trillion accumulated between 2014/2015 and 2023/2024, shall proceed to hearing on its merits.
The government has created a taskforce to improve access to estates of deceased relatives and reduce delays in succession processes. The taskforce has four months to audit the Public Trustee Department, streamline administration of estates and trusts, clear case backlogs, and recommend legal and institutional reforms.
The High Court will on June 22, 2026 rule on whether Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale should be cited for contempt over alleged disobedience of court orders suspending construction of a proposed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase. The Law Society of Kenya and Katiba Institute accuse the officials of failing to comply with orders halting the project.
43 African countries have officially launched the Centre for Anti-Corruption Studies and Research in Africa (CEREAC) in Nairobi during the 8th Annual General Assembly of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities. The centre, the first of its kind in Africa, will provide research, training, capacity building and technical support to anti-corruption agencies across the continent.
EACC Chairperson David Oginde warned that corruption has grown more sophisticated with new technology, and called on anti-corruption agencies to deepen regional cooperation and modernise their tools, including blockchain and artificial intelligence. The EACC hosted the 43rd Heads of the African Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities summit in Nairobi and launched Africa's first Anti-Corruption Research Centre.