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East African Court of Justice

Also known as: EACJ

East African Court of Justice — regional judicial body that issues binding orders on trade and regional matters, including injunctions against revenue authorities.

2026-05-072026-07-25

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  1. July 2026
  2. Capital News

    He also cited a ruling by the East African Court of Justice, saying it identified procedural shortcomings in the handling of his case and found aspects of the process inconsistent with fair trial guarantees and the principles of good governance under the East African Community Tr

    Sonko questions Supreme Court over AG advisory opinion on impeachment, hints at fresh legal challenge
  3. June 2026
  4. The Standard

    Besides Somali lawmakers, Judge Abdiwahid Warsame Abdullahi participated in the proceedings in his capacity as Somalia’s representative on the First Instance Division of the East African Court of Justice.

    Letter from Mogadishu: Mohamud in surprise visit to Nairobi as Somalia mediators set to arrive
  5. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 24 – The Family Court in Nairobi has dismissed an application filed by former East African Court of Justice judge Charles Ayako Nyachae challenging the administration of the estate of his late father, former Cabinet Minister Simeon Nyachae.

    Court Dismisses Ayako Nyachae’s Case Over Simeon Nyachae Estate Management
  6. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The Family Court in Nairobi has dismissed an application by former East African Court of Justice judge Charles Nyachae seeking to remove his stepmother, Grace Nyachae and stepbrother Leon Nyachae from the management of the estate of the late Cab

    Court dismisses Charles Nyachae's bid to remove step-mum & brother from estate administration
  7. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The Family Court in Nairobi has dismissed an application by former East African Court of Justice judge Charles Nyachae seeking to remove his stepmother, Grace Nyachae and stepbrother Leon Nyachae from the management of the estate of the late Cab

    Court dismisses Charles Nyachae's bid to remove step-mum & brother from estate administration
  8. Capital News

    The society further pointed to previous decisions of the East African Court of Justice affirming the rights of citizens of partner states under the EAC Treaty, saying any limitations on those rights must be exercised lawfully, transparently and consistently with the regional fram

    LSK, EALS demand answers after Uganda denies Martha Karua entry
  9. The Standard

    She subsequently filed a suit against Tanzania at the East African Court of Justice.

    'They snatched my phones': Karua recounts Uganda deportation ordeal
  10. May 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    Mwangi and Atuhaire, alongside seven civil society organisations, have since filed a case before the East African Court of Justice.

    US sanctions senior Tanzanian police officer over torture of activists Boniface Mwangi, Agather Atuhaire
  12. Citizen Digital

    Kenyan firm accuses Tanzania of defying EACJ order barring excise duty on safety matches By Benjamin Muriuki May 15, 2026 12:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenyan safety matches manufa

    Kenyan firm Match Masters accuses Tanzania of defying EACJ order on excise duty
  13. Capital News

    The statement also referenced ongoing matters before the East African Court of Justice, where EALS is a co-applicant in cases involving alleged restrictions on civic space in the region.

    Concerns Grow Over Civic Space Restrictions After Tanzania–Kenya Summit Remarks
Politics

Sonko challenges Supreme Court advisory opinion on impeached officers

The News

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko questioned the Supreme Court's decision to seek an Attorney General advisory opinion on whether impeached state officers can contest elections while appeals are pending, arguing the court had already addressed the issue in his own 2022 impeachment case. Sonko also raised concerns about former Chief Justice Martha Koome's pre-ruling remarks and the compressed timeline for his appeal hearing.

24 July 2026 · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. Sonko challenges Supreme Court advisory opinion on impeached officers

    Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko questioned the Supreme Court's decision to seek an Attorney General advisory opinion on whether impeached state officers can contest elections while appeals are pending, arguing the court had already addressed the issue in his own 2022 impeachment case. Sonko also raised concerns about former Chief Justice Martha Koome's pre-ruling remarks and the compressed timeline for his appeal hearing.

    24 July 2026 · Capital News

Friday 26 June

  1. Somali President Mohamud makes surprise visit to Kenya

    Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made an unexpected visit to Kenya and met with President William Ruto at Ruto's private residence in Narok County. According to official information, the two discussed bilateral issues and mechanisms for regional peace and stabilisation, though insiders noted Mohamud had been summoned to receive a brief from G7 leaders concerned about Somalia's deteriorating political situation.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Court dismisses Ayako Nyachae's challenge to estate management

    A Nairobi Family Court has dismissed an application by former East African Court of Justice judge Charles Ayako Nyachae challenging the administration of his late father Simeon Nyachae's estate, finding he failed to provide sufficient evidence of fraud, mismanagement, or wastage by the co-executors including his stepmother and stepbrother.

    24 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Court dismisses Nyachae's bid to remove stepmother and brother from estate

    The Family Court in Nairobi dismissed an application by former East African Court of Justice judge Charles Nyachae to remove his stepmother Grace Nyachae and stepbrother Leon Nyachae from managing the late Cabinet Minister Simeon Nyachae's estate. Justice Rose Oganyo found that Charles Nyachae failed to prove allegations of mismanagement or unlawful interference.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Court dismisses Nyachae's bid to remove family members from estate

    A Nairobi Family Court has dismissed an application by former East African Court of Justice judge Charles Nyachae to remove his stepmother Grace Nyachae and stepbrother Leon Nyachae from the management of late Cabinet Minister Simeon Nyachae's estate. Justice Rose Oganyo found that Charles Nyachae failed to prove allegations of mismanagement or unlawful interference.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 22 June

  1. LSK, EALS call for explanation after Uganda bars Martha Karua entry

    The Law Society of Kenya and East African Law Society have urged Ugandan authorities to explain their denial of entry to Senior Counsel Martha Karua, who was travelling to observe the arraignment of Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. The lawyers' bodies warned the incident raises concerns about the ability of legal practitioners in the East African Community to freely engage in matters touching on justice and the rule of law.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Uganda deports Martha Karua citing unspecified security reasons

    People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua was deported from Uganda after immigration officials cited "security reasons," despite initial clearance at Entebbe International Airport. Karua, who had travelled to attend bail proceedings for jailed Ugandan lawyer Erias Lukwago and serves as lead counsel in a treason case against opposition leader Kizza Besigye, said she was declared persona non grata and placed on a return flight to Nairobi.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. US sanctions Tanzanian police officer for torture of activists

    The United States has imposed sanctions on Tanzanian Police Force Senior Assistant Commissioner Faustine Jackson Mafwele over alleged human rights violations involving the detention and torture of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Kenyan match maker accuses Tanzania of ignoring EACJ ruling

    Match Masters Limited says Tanzania has disregarded binding East African Court of Justice orders barring the Tanzania Revenue Authority from levying excise duty on safety matches imported from Kenya; the EACJ issued an interim injunction in March and a formal order in April halting the Tsh 400-per-kilogram duty.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. East Africa Law Society warns of civic space restrictions after summit

    The East Africa Law Society has raised concern over remarks made at a Tanzania–Kenya Business Summit, warning they may signal coordinated cross-border enforcement actions targeting civic actors. The legal body cited comments attributed to Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan made in the presence of Kenyan President William Ruto, suggesting possible cooperation between East African governments against individuals engaged in civic activism.

    7 May 2026 · Capital News

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