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High Court

Also known as: High Court of Kenya · the High Court · High Court of Kenya at Millimani · High Court in 2022 · High Court in Kajiado · Commercial and Tax Division of the High Court · London's High Court · High Court's Constitutional and Human Rights Division · Milimani Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court · five-judge bench of the High Court

High Court — Kenya's superior court handling constitutional matters, impeachment cases, and judicial review of government actions.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Lawyers fidgeted, turned in glances at each other in shock, just as everyone in the room did when High Court judges Eric Ogola, Freda Mugambi and Anthony Mrima revealed they were to read 350 pages of their final verdict to settle former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeach

    Condemned unfairly? High Court upholds Gachagua's impeachment, awards him Sh50m
  3. The Standard

    Court upholds Gachagua impeachment, halting political comeback bid. [Courtesy, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has indicated that he will appeal after the High Court upheld his impeachment, a decision that bars him from holding public office and deals a signifi

    How impeachment verdict has shut door on Gachagua's revival bid
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeLawyers have torn into the High Court ruling that upheld former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment despite finding the Senate denied him a fair hearing.

    Lawyers disagree with High Court verdict on Gachagua's impeachment
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to challenge the High Court decision that upheld his impeachment, arguing that his constitutional right to a fair hearing was violated during the process.

    Gachagua to appeal High Court ruling upholding impeachment
  6. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize The Senate has urged the High Court to dismiss a petition seeking to stop Parliament from considering a motion that could lead to the review of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits, arguing that the case is premature and founded on speculation.

    Senate dismisses petition to block Uhuru benefits review as premature, speculative
  7. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 8 — The High Court on Monday upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ruling that the process was constitutionally valid and final.

    Court upholds Gachagua impeachment, affirms Kindiki appointment but awards ex-DP Sh50mn
  8. Citizen Digital

    ourt dismisses petition By Dzuya Walter June 08, 2026 09:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has suffered a major legal setback after the High Court

    Gachagua impeachment upheld as court dismisses petition
  9. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The High Court has ordered the Senate of Kenya to pay former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua KSh 50 million in constitutional damages, finding that his right to a fair trial was violated during the impeachment proceedings that removed him from

    Senate ordered to pay Gachagua Ksh.50M for violating his fair trial rights during impeachment
  10. Citizen Digital

    The county is now urging the High Court to subject the project to comprehensive judicial scrutiny and ensure that any decision regarding the proposed Ebola Quarantine and Isolation Facility complies with constitutional requirements on public participation, intergovernmental consu

    Laikipia County opposes Ebola quarantine facility over public health, governance concerns
  11. Citizen Digital

    All eyes on High Court as judges rule on Gachagua impeachment case By Citizen Reporter June 08, 2026 06:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The former Deputy President is challenging the legality and constit

    All eyes on High Court as judges rule on Gachagua impeachment case

Today

  1. High Court ruling on Gachagua impeachment creates confusion

    An opinion piece argues that the High Court's judgment in Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case created confusion rather than clarity on constitutional matters, testing the spirit of Kenya's 2010 Constitution which established the elected deputy president position to prevent arbitrary removal by the President.

    15 hours ago · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Gachagua demands press access to Laikipia Air Base Ebola facility

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for journalists to be granted access to Laikipia Air Base to verify construction status of a disputed Ebola quarantine facility, alleging that government denials are misleading and that building activity is continuing despite court proceedings.

    14 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Gachagua lawyers claim 64 pages missing from impeachment judgment

    Lawyers for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have raised concerns with the High Court over a discrepancy between the judgment delivered on June 8, 2026, which was announced as 350 pages, and the certified copy served to parties, which comprised 286 pages.

    14 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Lawyers question integrity of Gachagua impeachment judgment

    Lawyers representing parties in former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case have raised concerns about the judgment issued by the High Court, claiming that the version supplied to them is incomplete, missing 64 pages and bearing no judicial signatures, and differs significantly from the one delivered in open court.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

  4. Courts losing public confidence endangers Kenya's democracy

    An opinion piece argues that public trust, not force or votes, is the foundation of judicial authority. The High Court's Gachagua impeachment ruling—which found his right to fair hearing violated and awarded compensation but declined to overturn the impeachment—has sparked debate over whether courts are applying law consistently and fairly.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

  5. Gachagua impeachment: lawyers flag missing pages, judicial signatures

    Lawyers for the former Deputy President have raised concerns about the integrity of the High Court's judgment in his impeachment case, claiming the version supplied to parties is incomplete with 64 pages missing and lacks judicial signatures.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

  6. High Court impeachment ruling deepens Gachagua's role in opposition division

    The High Court's determination in the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua impeachment matter has deepened his role as a stumbling block in opposition politics, a position he has occupied since 2022 when he was selected as William Ruto's running mate.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

  7. High Court ruling on Gachagua impeachment redefines public participation threshold

    A High Court judgment upholding former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment has sparked legal debate over what constitutes adequate public participation in state decisions. The ruling, which dismissed arguments from over 40 petitioners claiming public participation was deficient, marks a shift from courts' traditional stance of demanding greater public consultation in legislative and administrative processes.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

  8. Nakuru county's flower export cess sparks legal dispute

    The Kenya Flower Council has rejected and taken to court a Sh400-per-tonne cess on flower exports imposed by Nakuru County, calling it illegal and unconstitutional; the council says a 2018 High Court ruling already barred the county from collecting such a levy. County revenue officers have impounded lorries over the past nine months, citing an Agricultural Products Cess enacted in 2023.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. Health CS Duale says government will obey Laikipia Ebola facility court order

    Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stated the government will comply with a court order temporarily halting the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki, but warned he may invoke Public Health Act powers to enforce stricter measures if a positive case is confirmed in Kenya.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Civil society seeks record expungement after court finds teen law unconstitutional

    Following a May 20 High Court ruling that declared the criminalisation of consensual adolescent peer relationships unconstitutional, civil society organisations are calling for the expungement of criminal records and psychosocial support for minors previously prosecuted under Kenya's Sexual Offences Act. Justice Bahati Mwamuye found that Sections 8, 9 and 11 of the Act violated constitutional rights when applied to adolescents in consensual, non-coercive relationships.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Human rights lobby sues CS Health, AG for contempt of court

    Katiba Institute has filed a High Court application seeking to punish Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor for allegedly defying court orders by continuing construction of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

  4. Opinion: Gachagua's court case labelled absurdist theatre spectacle

    A Standard opinion piece criticizes former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent nine-hour courtroom proceedings as a meaningless spectacle comparable to Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot," arguing that nothing significant occurred despite the formal setting and high-profile attendance.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

  5. CS Duale, AG Oduor accused of defying court orders on Ebola facility

    A human rights organization has filed an application seeking to punish Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor for allegedly defying court orders and allowing construction of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase to continue despite court directives.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

  6. Duale defends US-funded Ebola facility amid court dispute

    Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale defended construction of an Ebola facility at Laikipia Air Base as a precautionary measure, not evidence of an outbreak, after Katiba Institute sought to cite him for contempt for ignoring court orders halting the work. Duale said Kenya has not recorded any Bundibugyo virus cases and the government has strengthened preparedness following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

  7. High Court suspends Rology Medical Kenya operations over data law violations

    Justice Patricia Mande Nyaudi ordered the immediate suspension of Rology Medical Kenya Limited's operations until it complies with Kenya's digital health and data protection laws. The court directed the government and health regulators to revoke any approvals the company holds for handling patients' digital health records.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. Kenya divided over planned Ebola quarantine facility

    Kenya's government, backed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, says the country is prepared to host an Ebola quarantine facility announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in late May; doctors' unions and a majority of Kenyans oppose the plan, with street protests resulting in at least one death and a High Court injunction filed.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Rotary Club of Nanyuki installs new president for 2026-2027

    Alex Mwangi Kamau has been installed as President of the Rotary Club of Nanyuki for the 2026-2027 Rotary year, succeeding Becky Ngatia, whose tenure focused on education, environmental conservation, youth development and community service.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Opinion: Court's Gachagua ruling contains contradictory analysis

    An opinion piece argues that the High Court's decision on Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case is flawed because the judges themselves found that the Senate denied him fair trial by refusing to adjourn the motion for his recovery, yet the court ruled against him anyway on an issue the writer characterizes as fundamental to the case.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Gachagua eligible to run in 2027 despite impeachment uphold

    Senior Counsel Nelson Havi says former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua can run in the 2027 elections whether or not he appeals the High Court's decision upholding his impeachment, as he remains eligible until he exhausts all avenues of appeal including the Supreme Court.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. High Court suspends three KETRACO board appointments

    The High Court has temporarily suspended the appointment of Mercylinnete Rotich, Janerose Gatwiri, and Nick Ochola to the KETRACO board after a petition challenged the recruitment. The court also restrained the three appointees from performing board functions pending the inter partes hearing.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Katiba Institute seeks contempt charges against Health CS Duale

    Katiba Institute has moved to the High Court seeking to have Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale cited for contempt of court over alleged disobedience of orders issued on May 28 and June 2, 2026, regarding construction of an Ebola treatment facility in Laikipia County.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Ugandan opposition leader sues military chief over death threat

    Dr. Kizza Besigye has sued Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for allegedly threatening to kill him on Heroes Day. Besigye, detained since November 2024, claims his Constitutional rights were violated through his arrest, detention and prosecution.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Former CJ Maraga criticizes Gachagua impeachment ruling

    Former Chief Justice David Maraga says the High Court's judgment on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was flawed because it found his right to a fair hearing was violated but awarded him Ksh.50 million compensation rather than annulling the impeachment. Maraga argues that violating the constitutional right to a fair hearing should have resulted in nullifying the Senate's impeachment decision.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  6. High Court upholds Gachagua impeachment, awards Sh50 million damages

    High Court judges Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi affirmed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in a 350-page judgment while awarding him Sh50 million for violation of his right to a fair hearing. The verdict prompted rapid criticism from former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Law Society of Kenya officials, and senior lawyers including Ahmednasir Abdullahi and Donald Kipkorir.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

  7. High Court ruling on Gachagua fuels legal debate over presidential eligibility

    A High Court judgment upholding former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has deepened divisions among legal scholars regarding whether he may run for President in next year's polls.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

  8. High Court impeachment ruling on Gachagua criticized by legal experts

    The Standard publishes legal commentary criticizing the High Court's decision in former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case. Multiple lawyers argue the court violated principles of natural justice by awarding Sh50 million in damages rather than ordering a fresh Senate hearing or quashing the impeachment, and contend that ordinary Kenyans will bear the cost of the damages award.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

  9. High Court's Gachagua impeachment ruling violates constitutional principles

    An opinion piece in The Standard argues that the High Court's decision on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment contradicts foundational constitutional principles, stating that processes violating fundamental rights cannot produce legitimate outcomes.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

  10. Finance Bill 2026 grants KRA broad tax avoidance powers

    The Finance Bill 2026 seeks to empower the KRA commissioner to reclassify commercial deals as tax avoidance, seize bank accounts during appeals, and access private payment data without court approval. The proposal has drawn opposition from the Kenya Bankers Association, the Law Society of Kenya, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG, who argue it dismantles taxpayer safeguards and forces taxpayers to pay disputed taxes before seeking justice.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

  11. Senate appeals High Court ruling on Gachagua ouster case

    The Senate has begun filing an appeal against a High Court ruling that granted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua a Sh 50 million award after finding his rights were violated during his 2024 ouster. Speaker Amason Kingi instructed Senate lawyers to challenge the ruling, arguing that while the court faulted the Senate for violating Gachagua's rights, it did not account for the circumstances of the impeachment proceedings, including the former Deputy President's absence on the final day.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

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