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Joshua Malidzo

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    Joshua Malidzo said that the government will speak of 'affordable housing', roads and development while its citizens are getting abducted every day as though development is an excuse for the destruction of human rights.

    Lawyers condemn abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich
  3. June 2026
  4. The Standard

    During the hearing of an application filed by Katiba Institute to punish the Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, and Attorney General over alleged defiance of court orders, lawyer Joshua Malidzo told High Court Judge Patricia Nyaundi that despite being ordered to supply documen

    Court told state has not released Sh1.7b Ebola facility deal
  5. The Standard

    public," he said.His remarks came a day after Katiba Institute filed an application at the High Court seeking to cite Duale and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor for contempt, arguing they ignored earlier court orders halting construction of the facility.Through lawyer Joshua Malidzo

    Duale defends Laikipia Ebola facility amid court dispute
  6. The Standard

    Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) presidents Nelson Havi, Eric Theuri and Faith Odhiambo, senior lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, lawyers Donald Kipkorir, Peter Wanyama, Waikwa Wanyoike, Evance Ndong, and Joshua Malidzo were among dozens who expressed dis

    Absurd Judgement: Uproar over the impeachment verdict by the High Court
  7. The Standard

    Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) presidents Nelson Havi, Eric Theuri and Faith Odhiambo, senior lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, lawyers Donald Kipkorir, Peter Wanyama, Waikwa Wanyoike, Evance Ndong, and Joshua Malidzo were among dozens who expressed dis

    Innocent but 'guilty': Gachagua's absurd impeachment verdict pits lawyers against Judiciary
  8. The Standard

    Lawyer Joshua Malidzo framed the issue as one of institutional integrity rather than Gachagua's personal fate.

    Lawyers disagree with High Court verdict on Gachagua's impeachment
  9. May 2026
  10. The Standard

    As constitutional scholar Joshua Malidzo argues, the constitution bleeds without recourse in such times in the hands of the very protectors, the courts.

    Court of Appeal deserves criticism over decision on Kenya-US health deal case
  11. The Standard

    The petitioners’ lawyer Joshua Malidzo argued that it was unfair and illegal for political parties to have members who do not associate or affiliate with them.

    Parties escape penalty for illegal recruitment of members
  12. April 2026
  13. Capital News

    Katiba Institute, through advocate Joshua Malidzo, opposed the withdrawal arguing that constitutional petitions brought in the public interest transcend the interests of the original petitioner and cannot be privately settled where alleged constitutional violations persist.

    Court blocks withdrawal of petition challenging Kenya-US health data deal
  14. Citizen Digital

    However, Katiba Institute, through its lawyer Joshua Malidzo, opposed the move, arguing that constitutional violations cannot be settled through consent if the alleged breaches still exist.

    Court declines to withdraw petition challenging Kenya-US health deal

Yesterday

  1. Lawyers condemn abduction and release of Standard editor

    Senior lawyers and the Law Society of Kenya have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich by armed men on the Gilgil-Nakuru road on Tuesday night; he was found dumped near Masinga Dam on Wednesday morning. They described the incident as a grave assault on press freedom and the rule of law, with calls for a thorough investigation.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 20 June

  1. Court hears government withheld Sh1.7b Ebola facility deal details

    The High Court has been told the government has not released documentation for a Sh1.7 billion deal with an American counterpart for the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility. The Ministry of Health allegedly provided an unrelated 2016 cooperation framework instead of the requested documentation, despite court orders, in a case filed by Katiba Institute against the Health Cabinet Secretary and Attorney General.

    20 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. 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

Wednesday 10 June

  1. 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

  2. Court affirms Gachagua impeachment, awards compensation for fair hearing breach

    High Court judges affirmed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment while awarding him Sh50 million for violation of his right to a fair hearing, a judgment that prompted strong criticism from the Law Society of Kenya, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, and multiple senior lawyers who expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. High Court upholds Gachagua impeachment despite fair hearing denial

    A three-judge High Court bench found that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was denied a fair hearing by the Senate but upheld his impeachment and removal from office, awarding him Sh50 million in damages. Legal experts including the Law Society of Kenya President have criticized the ruling as inconsistent with precedent, noting it is unusual for a court to find a fair trial violation yet sustain the outcome.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. Court of Appeal criticized for suspending health deal block

    An opinion piece argues the Court of Appeal deserves criticism for suspending the High Court order blocking implementation of the Kenya-US health cooperation framework, saying the decision weakens constitutional litigation by allowing the State to create "facts on the ground" before courts pronounce judgment.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 7 May

  1. High Court dismisses case against parties over illegal member registration

    The High Court declined to hold political parties accountable for illegally registering persons as members, ruling that petitioners had not attached an electronic evidence certificate to authenticate the data. Four petitioners had sued UDA, Jubilee and Farmers parties after finding themselves affiliated with the parties in June 2021 without having registered or given consent.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 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. High Court rejects petition withdrawal on Kenya-US health deal

    The High Court has declined 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 through private consent where constitutional issues remain unresolved. The petition questions the constitutionality of the health data-sharing deal, with concerns raised over privacy rights, data protection, and public participation.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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