Also known as: EACJ
Regional judicial body referenced in coverage of East African trade disputes and legal proceedings across member states.
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… And he must answer before the East African Court of Justice, in Reference No. 56 of 2024, what his Foreign Minister has already admitted on television.” The lawyer said the circumstances surrounding Besigye’s transfer should be addressed through legal and diplomatic processes. …
'Act Now!' Ugandan lawyer urges Ruto to use diplomatic channels for Besigye's releaseCitizen Digital
… Legal battles surrounding the case continue on multiple fronts, including a case filed in the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) against the governments of Uganda and Kenya regarding his unlawful arrest and extradition. …
Winnie Byanyima defends meeting with Ruto amid backlash over husband Besigye's abductionCapital News
… He is also the brother of former East African Court of Justice Judge Charles Nyachae. …
Nyachae’s son Michael Moragia charged with stealing Sh1.2m from family firmThe Standard
… 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 …
East Africa Law Society warns Kenya against harassment of Burundian tradersThe Standard
… The matter was then taken to the East African Court of Justice, where a ruling is still pending. …
The uncomfortable question facing EAC integrationCitizen Digital
… 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 …
Sonko cites new evidence in bid to reverse impeachment, insists he is eligible to vie in 2027Citizen Digital
… 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). …
Ruto’s political future hinges on service delivery, not ‘Wantam’ or ‘Tutam’ Chants, says SonkoCapital 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 challengeThe 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 arriveCapital 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 ManagementKiiza Eron, representing opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, has called on President William Ruto to use Kenya's diplomatic channels to seek Besigye's unconditional release and medical evacuation. Eron also called for an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Besigye's transfer, citing Kenya's prior cooperation with Ugandan authorities.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiiza Eron, representing opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, has called on President William Ruto to use Kenya's diplomatic channels to seek Besigye's unconditional release and medical evacuation. Eron also called for an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Besigye's transfer, citing Kenya's prior cooperation with Ugandan authorities.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Winnie Byanyima has publicly defended meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto at the UN General Assembly, saying she raised the abduction and detention of her husband, Ugandan opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye, during their discussion. Byanyima framed the meeting around continental healthcare initiatives while addressing criticism over security forces' alleged involvement in her partner's captivity.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Michael Moragia Nyachae, 62, son of former Cabinet minister Simeon Nyachae, has been charged with stealing Sh1,226,036 from Sansora Group Limited between March 2019 and September 2021. He appeared in Milimani Law Courts on Friday and denied the theft; the DPP directed further investigations into proposed money laundering and forgery charges.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
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.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →