… frican Legislative Assembly to seek clarification on the measures and urged the Law Society of Kenya, the Burundi Bar Association and bar associations across the region to document cases of unlawful treatment and pursue remedies including through the East African Court of Justice …
… Audio By Vocalize Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has launched a fresh bid to overturn his impeachment, arguing that new evidence, coupled with a recent ruling by the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), has strengthened his case and cleared the way for his return to elective …
… On his legal battles, Sonko revealed that he is preparing an application seeking a review of his impeachment case, citing what he described as fresh evidence, including a judgment by the East African Court of Justice (EACJ). …
… 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 …
… 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. …
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. …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
The East Africa Law Society has urged Kenya to cease harassment and detention of Burundian nationals and other EAC citizens following a directive by President William Ruto prohibiting foreign nationals from small-scale trading and hawking. The enforcement, which began on September 7, has prompted mass departures of Burundian traders and concerns among regional legal bodies over potential violations.
The East Africa Law Society has urged Kenya to cease harassment and detention of Burundian nationals and other EAC citizens following a directive by President William Ruto prohibiting foreign nationals from small-scale trading and hawking. The enforcement, which began on September 7, has prompted mass departures of Burundian traders and concerns among regional legal bodies over potential violations.
Lawyer Muthoni Mburu has argued that East African Community member states should match their rhetoric on regional cooperation with respect for their own constitutions and justice systems. She cited the case of Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, who was seized from Nairobi in November 2024 and returned to Uganda to face treason charges, saying such actions violate legal principles.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has launched a fresh bid to reverse his impeachment, citing new evidence and a recent East African Court of Justice ruling. He maintains that a 2022 High Court ruling allowing him to vie for office has never been overturned and that he remains eligible to contest any political seat in the 2027 General Election.
NEPD Party leader Mike Sonko has said President William Ruto's political future depends on delivering campaign promises and government services rather than engaging in political rhetoric or slogans such as "Wantam" and "Tutam," arguing that Kenyans judge governments by service delivery and economic progress.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.