Public interest activist who has filed constitutional and High Court petitions on fuel pricing, healthcare financing, water tariffs, and environmental protection in Kenya.
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The Standard
… Led by Francis Awino, convener of Mtetezi, said organisers had complied with legal requirements by notifying police, urging authorities to facilitate peaceful demonstrations rather than restrict them. …
Follow the Constitution,' activists tell govt ahead of Gen Z anniversaryCitizen Digital
… The petition was filed by Francis Awino, who is seeking to stop any planned developments within Imenti Forest amid concerns that sections of the forest could be earmarked for projects reportedly including an airstrip, a golf course and a State Lodge. …
Court bars State from altering Imenti Forest pending petition on airstrip, golf course planCitizen Digital
… The petition was filed by Francis Awino against several government agencies and officials, including the Ministry of Health, the National Treasury, the Social Health Authority, the Digital Health Authority, the Public Service Commission and the Teachers Service Commission. …
Petition on SHA legality transferred to Milimani court Human Rights DivisionCapital News
… The case, filed by petitioner Francis Awino, seeks urgent conservatory orders barring government agencies and any other parties from carrying out activities that may alter the forest pending the hearing and determination of the matter. …
Petition Filed to Block Airstrip and State Lodge Projects in Imenti ForestCitizen Digital
… In a petition filed before the Environment and Land Court, petitioner Francis AWino is seeking urgent conservatory orders restraining government agencies and other parties from excising, allocating, licensing, surveying, clearing, fencing, constructing on or otherwise dealing wit …
Petition filed to stop planned developments within Imenti ForestCapital News
… However, petitioner Francis Awino has opposed the application, arguing that the respondents are attempting to narrowly interpret the case in order to avoid accountability. …
PSSF Trustees Seek Removal From Constitutional Petition Challenging Public Servants’ Benefits FrameworkCitizen Digital
… During the proceedings, petitioner Francis Awino told the court that although the government had since lowered fuel prices, his case was not solely about the cost of fuel but rather the legality and constitutionality of the process used in arriving at the pricing decisions. …
Gov’t given 14 days to respond to petition challenging fuel price review processThe Standard
… Justice Aburili directed the respondents to file and serve their responses within 14 days before July 2, 2026 for further directions.The judge issued the directive after the Petitioner Francis Awino, a Nairobi resident informed the court none of the respondents including the CSs, …
Court gives Mbadi, Wandayi 14 days to respond to fuel price caseCitizen Digital
… The case filed by Francis Awino is seeking conservatory orders against the Central Bank of Kenya, the Attorney General and the Kenya Bankers Association on behalf of licensed commercial banks. …
Petitioner moves to court to stop banks from unilaterally raising loan interest rates and chargesThe Standard
… Justice Roselyne Aburili declined without elaboration and directed that petitioner Francis Awino, national convener of grassroots economic justice movement Mtetezi, serve all respondents before inter partes directions on June 2.“I decline to certify it as urgent and direct the pe …
Court declines to fast-track petition against EPRA fuel pricesPublic interest activist Francis Awino has petitioned the IEBC to postpone the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election slated for July 16, 2026, citing concerns that violence, voter intimidation, bribery and misuse of state resources during the campaign period could undermine the integrity and credibility of the poll.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Public interest activist Francis Awino has petitioned the IEBC to postpone the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election slated for July 16, 2026, citing concerns that violence, voter intimidation, bribery and misuse of state resources during the campaign period could undermine the integrity and credibility of the poll.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Public interest activist Francis Awino has petitioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to suspend the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, citing concerns about violence, voter intimidation, bribery, and misuse of state resources during the campaign period.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court petition by Francis Awino challenges Nairobi's new water tariffs, arguing they were approved without adequate public participation and violate consumers' constitutional rights. Awino seeks orders to halt implementation and billing, and to ring-fence disputed bills for adjustment or refund if the petition succeeds.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has issued an interim order barring public participation on a proposed Meru State Lodge, airstrip, and golf course project pending the hearing of a petition challenging the developments. Justice Oguttu Mboya noted existing court orders already stopping the project's commencement and scheduled the matter for mention on July 21, 2026.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A coalition of human rights defenders and youth leaders announced plans to march to Parliament on Saba Saba (July 7) to present a petition demanding action against extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and police brutality. Activists have expressed concerns about violent police crackdowns and alleged infiltration attempts, while calling for peaceful and lawful demonstrations.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
A coalition of human rights and civil society groups petitioned Parliament to investigate alleged extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and torture linked to security agencies, calling for stronger police accountability and enhanced oversight mechanisms.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights activists plan a peaceful march to Parliament on Tuesday to petition lawmakers over extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances. The march follows a notice submitted to police, with participants gathering at Jevanjee Gardens from 8 a.m. before processing through the CBD to Parliament.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court has consolidated two constitutional petitions challenging the legality and transparency of the country's fuel pricing framework, with the Law Society of Kenya's petition designated as the lead case. The petitioners allege inadequate transparency and accountability in fuel price determination and management of the Petroleum Development Levy Fund, while EPRA has defended the existing pricing system as lawful and regular in its disclosures.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Attorney General has urged the High Court in Meru to dismiss a petition filed by activist Francis Awino challenging proposed construction of an airstrip, golf course, State Lodge, and bypass in the Imenti Forest area, arguing the case is frivolous and unsupported by evidence. The respondents contend that Awino failed to meet the legal threshold for conservatory orders and did not demonstrate any constitutional or environmental law violations.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Activists say planned demonstrations to commemorate victims of the June 25 Gen Z protests of 2025 and 2024 will proceed as scheduled across Kenya, warning the government against using force or deploying "goons" to disrupt the protests.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Activists defying police concerns have said planned June 25 demonstrations will proceed, citing constitutional protections for assembly and expression. They have notified authorities and point to Article 37 of the Constitution as legal basis for the nationwide protests marking last year's anti-government demonstrations.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Environment and Land Court has issued interim orders preserving Imenti Forest and barring the state from undertaking activities that could alter the forest, pending hearing of a constitutional petition challenging alleged plans for developments including an airstrip and golf course. Justice Oguttu Mboya certified the matter as urgent and ordered the case be heard on a priority basis while maintaining the status quo.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A constitutional petition challenging the legality of the Social Health Authority (SHA), digital health systems and public officer medical schemes has been transferred from the High Court in Kiambu to the Constitutional and Human Rights Division at Milimani. The petition, filed by Francis Awino, argues that the healthcare financing structures are operating outside the law.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A petition filed before the Environment and Land Court seeks to halt proposed developments within Imenti Forest, including an airstrip, golf course, and State Lodge, over environmental concerns. The petitioner is requesting urgent conservatory orders barring government agencies from carrying out activities that may alter the forest pending the hearing.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
A petition has been filed in the Environment and Land Court seeking to stop planned developments within Imenti Forest, including an airstrip, golf course, and State Lodge, citing threats to the protected forest's ecological integrity.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Public Service Superannuation Fund and its Board of Trustees are asking to be removed from a constitutional petition, arguing their mandate is limited to managing pension, gratuity, retirement, disability and death benefits for public servants, and they have no involvement in healthcare financing systems like SHIF or SHA.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has ordered the government and other respondents to file responses within 14 days to a petition challenging the process used to review fuel prices. Petitioner Francis Awino argues the case concerns the legality and constitutionality of the pricing process, not merely the cost of fuel, and seeks to halt EPRA's fuel price implementation for May 15 to June 14, 2026.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Justice Roselyne Aburili has ordered Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, Energy and Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi, EPRA, and the Attorney General to file responses within 14 days in a petition by Nairobi resident Francis Awino challenging the constitutionality and legality of the fuel pricing process. Awino is seeking orders to stop the government from hiking petroleum prices beyond those announced by EPRA on May 15, 2026, arguing the case concerns the legality of the pricing process rather than the price itself.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
A petition has been filed at the High Court in Nairobi seeking to stop commercial banks from unilaterally increasing interest rates, default charges, and other loan-related fees. The petitioner argues that banks have been relying on contractual clauses to impose upward variations without demonstrating compliance with the Banking Act and constitutional requirements.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Justice Roselyne Aburili declined to certify as urgent a petition by Francis Awino challenging fuel price increases announced by EPRA for the May 15 to June 14, 2026 cycle, directing him to serve all respondents before inter partes directions on June 2. The increases triggered a nationwide transport strike on May 18; EPRA later reduced diesel prices by Sh10.06 per litre on May 19, but matatu operators rejected the adjustment as insufficient and suspended the strike for one week to allow for government-level negotiations.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi-based activist has filed a constitutional petition at the Milimani High Court seeking to suspend EPRA's fuel price increases for May 15 to June 14, 2026, claiming the decision violates constitutional rights and lacks transparency. The petition also calls for the Treasury Cabinet Secretary and EPRA to disclose full fuel pricing details.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Transport associations confirmed a nationwide strike starting at midnight, with all public service, commercial, and private vehicles ceasing operations until further notice, citing unsustainable fuel costs and harsh economic conditions. Officials questioned EPRA's decision to increase diesel prices by Sh76 per litre within two months.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A petitioner has filed a constitutional case at Kenya's High Court seeking to suspend EPRA's latest fuel price adjustments for May 15–June 14, 2026, arguing the decision lacked public participation, transparency, and accountability, and violates fair administrative action standards.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →
Francis Awino has filed a petition in the High Court seeking to suspend fuel price increases announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), arguing the move is unconstitutional, economically punitive, and lacks transparency.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A consumer rights activist has filed a constitutional petition challenging fuel price increases for May 15 to June 14, 2026, in which Super Petrol rose by Sh16.65 per litre and Diesel by Sh46.29 per litre, arguing the hikes are unconstitutional and economically harmful. The petition names EPRA, the National Treasury, the Attorney General and KEBS as respondents, and also contests the 8 per cent VAT on petroleum products and a temporary adjustment of fuel standards.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court in Kiambu by Francis Awino challenging the legality of the Social Health Authority, digital health systems and public officer medical schemes, alleging they operate outside the law and conduct insurance functions without statutory authorisation.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mtetezi, a grassroots economic justice movement, has accused the government of considering relaxed fuel quality standards that would allow higher-sulphur fuel into the market, citing prevention of supply shortages as justification. The group warns this would pose risks to public health, undermine regulatory frameworks, and erode public trust.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →