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Justice Gregory Mutai

High Court judge presiding over commercial and constitutional petitions including disputes over EABL acquisition and removal of state officials.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Standard

    Justice Gregory Mutai of the Milimani High Court on Friday May 8,2026 fixed the ruling date after hearing all parties in what has now become a second round of intense litigation over Bia Tosha Distributors Limited’s bid to halt to one of the biggest corporate transactions in East

    Court to rule on fresh bid to halt Sh30b EABL shares sale
  3. The Standard

    Justice Gregory Mutai declined an application by Bia Tosha Distributors Limited seeking an expedited hearing of its petition challenging the termination of its exclusive distribution rights and its bid to stop the proposed Sh300 billion sale of Diageo PLC’s 65 percent stake in EA

    Court deals blow to Bia Tosha bid on EABL sale

Yesterday

  1. Court summons Kajiado governor over Amboseli Park transfer

    Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has been summoned to appear before the High Court on July 24, 2026, to answer contempt proceedings over the alleged disobedience of court orders suspending the transfer of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County Government. If found guilty, he faces a possible six-month jail term.

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. High Court summons Kajiado Governor Lenku for Amboseli Park contempt

    Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has been summoned to appear in the High Court on July 24 to answer contempt proceedings over allegations that he defied conservatory orders suspending the transfer of Amboseli National Park to the county government; he faces a possible six-month jail term. The court barred the county government and governor from entering, taking over, or implementing the Deed of Transfer dated 14th October 2025, pending the hearing.

    13 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. Court bars Kajiado County from taking over Amboseli National Park

    The High Court has for the second time barred Kajiado County Governor Joseph Ole Lenku and county officials from taking over, managing or interfering with Amboseli National Park pending a contempt hearing scheduled for July 24.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Court declares Mukuru school private non-profit, residents vow challenge

    A High Court decision to register Gatoto Community Primary School in Mukuru kwa Njenga as a private non-profit APBET institution has drawn complaints from residents and school officials, who say the move affects children in informal settlements and plan to return to court to challenge the orders.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. High Court dismisses petition to halt EABL-Diageo share deal

    Justice Gregory Mutai declined to grant conservatory orders sought by JILK Construction Limited to stop the acquisition of East African Breweries Limited shares by Japan-based Asahi Group Holdings from Diageo, finding the petitioner had failed to establish sufficient grounds for the restraint.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. High Court rejects JILK bid to halt Sh340bn EABL sale

    The High Court dismissed JILK Construction Company's application for conservatory orders to halt Diageo's Sh340 billion sale of its controlling stake in East African Breweries to Japan's Asahi Group Holdings, ruling that the firm's grievances had no link to the transaction.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. High Court orders Murkomen 14 days to respond in removal petitions

    The High Court has given Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen 14 days to file responses and affidavits in three petitions seeking his removal over alleged shoot-to-kill remarks made last year. Justice Gregory Mutai also directed that all parties file responses within 14 days and set July 27, 2026, for a mention to confirm compliance and determine case consolidation.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Court dismisses Bia Tosha's second bid to block EABL-Asahi deal

    Justice Gregory Mutai rejected Bia Tosha Distributors Limited's second application for conservatory orders to halt Diageo's proposed sale of its 65 percent stake in East African Breweries Limited to Japan's Asahi Group Holdings, valued at Sh300 billion or US$2.3 billion.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Adan Mohamed sworn in as KRA Commissioner General

    Former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed was sworn in on Wednesday as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority for a three-year term, replacing Humphrey Wattanga. His appointment has been challenged in court by Benard Opere on grounds that Mohamed had exceeded the retirement age of 60 years for public officers.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Court blocks Speaker's suspension of MP Wamboka as PIC Chair

    The High Court halted National Assembly Speaker Wetang'ula's decision to suspend Bumula MP Jack Wanami Wamboka from chairing the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, finding that Wamboka was denied a fair hearing before the disciplinary action over bribery allegations was taken.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 8 May

  1. High Court to rule on bid halting Sh300b EABL acquisition

    The High Court will rule on May 28, 2026 on a fresh attempt by a small Nairobi-based beer distributor, Bia Tosha Distributors Limited, to suspend the proposed Sh300 billion acquisition of Diageo's 65 percent stake in East African Breweries Limited by Japanese conglomerate Asahi Group Holdings, a deal valued at approximately US$2.3 billion.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 1 May

  1. High Court declines to fast-track Bia Tosha EABL distribution case

    Justice Gregory Mutai declined Bia Tosha Distributors Limited's application for an expedited hearing of its petition challenging the termination of its exclusive distribution rights and seeking to block Diageo PLC's proposed Sh300 billion sale of its 65 percent stake in EABL to Asahi Group Holdings.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

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