East African Court of Justice

Also known as: EACJ

Regional judicial institution issuing binding rulings on EAC member state disputes, including trade and business matters.

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June 2026
22 JunThe Standard
… She subsequently filed a suit against Tanzania at the East African Court of Justice. …
'They snatched my phones': Karua recounts Uganda deportation ordeal
May 2026
22 MayCitizen 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
15 MayCitizen 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
7 MayCapital 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

World & Region

East Africa Law Society opposes Kenya's foreign trader ban

The 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 →

Yesterday

East Africa Law Society opposes Kenya's foreign trader ban
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 →

Thursday 3 September

EAC integration must include respect for law and justice
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 →

Wednesday 29 July

Sonko seeks to overturn impeachment, claims 2027 eligibility
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 →

Monday 27 July

Sonko urges Ruto to prioritize service delivery over political slogans
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 →

Friday 24 July

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

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

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 →
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 →
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

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 →
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

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

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

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 →