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Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Organization

High Court

Also known as: High Court of Kenya

Kenya's superior court handling constitutional petitions on public debt, health data sharing, matatu regulations, and impeachment challenges.

Politics

Court blocks Kenya-US health data deal petition withdrawal

The News

The High Court declined the Consumer Federation of Kenya's application to withdraw a constitutional petition challenging the Health Data Sharing Agreement between Kenya and the United States, ruling that public interest litigation cannot be terminated by private consent where unresolved constitutional questions remain. The petition raises concerns over the right to privacy, data protection, and lack of adequate public participation.

Why it matters

Court blocking Kenya-US health data deal petition withdrawal protects public interest in a constitutional case over privacy and data protection rights.

30 April 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Court blocks Kenya-US health data deal petition withdrawal

    The High Court declined the Consumer Federation of Kenya's application to withdraw a constitutional petition challenging the Health Data Sharing Agreement between Kenya and the United States, ruling that public interest litigation cannot be terminated by private consent where unresolved constitutional questions remain. The petition raises concerns over the right to privacy, data protection, and lack of adequate public participation.

    30 April 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Nairobi court acquits Sonko of money laundering, orders defence on tender fraud

    A Nairobi court has cleared former Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko of money laundering charges, ruling the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence, but found he has a case to answer on charges related to the alleged irregular award of tenders during his tenure at City Hall.

    30 April 2026 · Capital News →

  3. High Court orders clarification of competing pleadings before Bia Tosha trial

    The High Court has directed that proceedings in a dispute between Bia Tosha Distributors Limited and East African Breweries PLC will not advance until the court formally establishes which version of the petition is officially on record. The case centres on a Further Amended Petition filed by Bia Tosha in January 2026, which seeks an injunction to block a Diageo transaction and claims KSh 45 billion, though EABL and Diageo contend such financial remedies fall outside the court's constitutional jurisdiction.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Justice Mohamed Warsame nominated for Supreme Court appointment

    Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame, currently a judge of the Court of Appeal of Kenya since 2012, has been nominated for appointment to the Supreme Court following the passing of Justice Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim in December 2025. The nomination came through a competitive recruitment process by the Judicial Service Commission.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. High Court upholds NTSA ban on flashy PSV modifications

    The High Court has affirmed regulations issued by the National Transport and Safety Authority requiring public service vehicles to remove graffiti art, flashy branding, and tinted windows, dismissing a constitutional challenge filed by a matatu operator who argued the directive unfairly targeted matatu culture and was discriminatory.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News →

  3. High Court upholds NTSA ban on matatu graffiti and tinted windows

    Kenya's High Court has dismissed a constitutional petition challenging the National Transport and Safety Authority's May 2025 directive requiring public service vehicles to remove graffiti, decorative artwork, and tinted windows. Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled the directive lawful and necessary for road safety, rejecting claims by petitioner Michael Makubo that it unfairly targeted matatu operators and threatened nganya culture.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. NEC nine face governance scrutiny over FKF officials suspension

    Nine Football Kenya Federation National Executive Committee members' move to suspend top FKF officials has been halted by conservatory orders from the Sports Disputes Tribunal and High Court. The opinion piece argues the dispute centers on governance legitimacy and adherence to FKF Constitution provisions on proper procedures and removal processes.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. High Court to rule on Kenya's Sh7 trillion public debt petition

    A three-judge High Court bench has adjourned proceedings in a constitutional petition challenging the legality of Kenya's Sh7 trillion public debt, setting June 25, 2026, as the date to rule on whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the matter.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard →

  6. Justice Warsame nominated to Supreme Court, eyes Mandera governor race

    Justice Mohammed Warsame, nominated to the Supreme Court by the Judicial Service Commission, has served at the Court of Appeal since 2012 and suggests Supreme Court judges should be regularly deployed to courts nationwide to address corruption. He has also revealed political ambitions to potentially run for Mandera governor after retiring from the Judiciary.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 April

  1. Court of Appeal judge addresses impartiality concerns at Supreme Court interview

    Justice Joseph Katwa Kigen appeared before the Judicial Service Commission to address concerns over his impartiality should he be appointed to the Supreme Court, given his previous role as lawyer to President William Ruto. He assured commissioners he would remain neutral and strictly adhere to the law in presidential election petitions.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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