… Katiba Institute, a Kenyan rights group, said it had filed the petition seeking to halt operations at the facility and block the entry of people exposed to Ebola.The rights group argued the centre was being established in secrecy and unilaterally, saying it "raises grave constitu …
… ements regarding international health cooperation will be guided by Kenya's national laws, public health regulations, biosafety and biosecurity standards, and the overriding responsibility of Government to safeguard the health and welfare of the people of Kenya.” Katiba Institute …
… Audio By Vocalize Katiba Institute has filed an urgent petition at the Milimani High Court seeking to block the government from establishing or permitting any Ebola quarantine, isolation or treatment facility linked to the United States of America or any foreign government on Ken …
… Advocacy organisations including the Center for Reproductive Rights, Reproductive Health Network Kenya, Katiba Institute and NAYA Kenya have pledged to continue pushing for reforms to the Sexual Offences Act, comprehensive sexuality education and adolescent-friendly health servic …
… The petition essentially relies on electronic evidence without which it stands no chance and must therefore inevitably collapse for want of proof," said Justice Mugambi.Ruth Khanali, Chrispin Mayaka, Kelvin Ndoho and Katiba Institute had sued the parties and the Registrar of Poli …
… However, Justice Patricia Nyaundi upheld a preliminary objection raised by Katiba Institute, effectively blocking the withdrawal and allowing the case to proceed. …
The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang'o, has reported that county governments and politicians are exerting pressure on her office regarding bursary disbursements despite three court orders stopping counties from disbursing bursaries beyond their scope. Nyakang'o's office has sought clarification from a three-judge bench on whether the court orders apply to the 2026/2027 financial year.
The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang'o, has reported that county governments and politicians are exerting pressure on her office regarding bursary disbursements despite three court orders stopping counties from disbursing bursaries beyond their scope. Nyakang'o's office has sought clarification from a three-judge bench on whether the court orders apply to the 2026/2027 financial year.
A petition filed at Kenya's High Court seeks to stop next year's elections until the IEBC redraws constituency and ward boundaries, arguing the commission violated the Constitution by missing the March 2024 deadline set under Article 89 for completing a boundary review.
Inspector General Douglas Kanja returns to the High Court for mitigation and sentencing after Justice Patricia Nyaundi found him personally in contempt of court for police barricades erected in Nairobi's Central Business District on June 25, 2026, which breached a court order requiring prior public notice before erecting roadblocks.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has been found in contempt of court after police barricaded Nairobi roads during the second anniversary of the June 25 protests without issuing the required public advisory. He is directed to appear before the High Court on September 22, 2026, for mitigation and sentencing.
Justice Patricia Nyaundi found Inspector General Douglas Kanja in contempt of orders barring police from barricading roads without prior notice during the June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests in Nairobi. The ruling upholds constitutional rights to freedom of movement and holds the IG responsible for police compliance with court orders.
A ruling this week has ended what the article describes as "one of the major assaults on human rights protections and freedom of association for communities" across Kenya's 47 counties. The decision comes as community-based organisations—estimated at 57,000 registered groups plus many more unregistered—continue to address local challenges from informal settlements to rural villages.
The High Court has stayed proceedings in a petition by the Katiba Institute challenging the 2022 appointment of 51 Principal Secretaries for allegedly violating the two-thirds gender rule, citing an unresolved jurisdictional dispute with the Employment and Labour Relations Court. The petition argued that the nominees—39 men and 12 women—breached constitutional requirements for gender balance in appointive bodies.
Although Article 35 of the Constitution guarantees citizens the right to access information held by the State or private entities, a Katiba Institute survey reveals that state institutions continue to withhold critical information despite a 3-year training project in Nakuru, Nairobi, and Samburu aimed at promoting transparency and accountability.
Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has appointed Joseph Gitonga Riungu as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Intelligence Service Complaints Board, along with four other members for a three-year term, more than six years after a court ordered the board's establishment and operationalisation in December 2019.
Kenya received five tonnes of medical supplies from India including personal protective equipment, as the government raises Ebola preparedness following a Bundibugyo strain outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread into Uganda. Health authorities have heightened surveillance and laboratories remain on high alert, though Kenya has not confirmed any Ebola cases.
The constitutional lobby group accused Kenya's government of violating a High Court order after seven American aid workers were admitted to an isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base, saying the transfer under a bilateral U.S. agreement posed constitutional and public safety concerns. The workers, deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo for Ebola response, are undergoing mandatory 21-day quarantine as a precaution under new U.S. travel restrictions, with none showing symptoms.
The Inspector General of Police told the High Court that roadblocks and checkpoints deployed during June 25, 2026 protests were lawful responses to emerging security threats and did not violate court orders. The police argue the conservatory orders issued in July 2025 did not prohibit roadblocks but only required advance notice for pre-planned road closures during demonstrations.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamed Mohamud has told the High Court in an affidavit that roadblocks and checkpoints during the June 25, 2026 protests were lawful responses to unfolding security threats and did not violate court orders, arguing the orders only required prior notice for pre-planned structural road closures during demonstrations.
The High Court declined to compel the IEBC to process MP recall petitions, ruling that while Article 104 of the Constitution guarantees voters the right to recall MPs, Parliament must first enact legislation to operationalise the process. The court held that the petition was premature because Parliament is already considering amendments to the Elections Act following the 2017 invalidation of key recall provisions.
A Nairobi advocate has filed a constitutional petition seeking to suspend the NTSA's new Motor Vehicle Inspection Rules scheduled to take effect on July 1, arguing they were enacted without public participation and would subject motorists to unconstitutional fees and penalties.
The article argues that Kenya faces a persistent struggle with "constitutions without constitutionalism"—where the Constitution and rule of law are ignored. Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale was found in contempt of court on June 22, 2026, for flouting orders that barred construction of the United States Ebola facility, continuing a pattern of government officials disregarding judicial decisions.
The Katiba Institute has filed contempt of court proceedings against Inspector General Douglas Kanja for police roadblocks and razor-wire barricades mounted on major Nairobi roads during Thursday's Gen Z protest anniversary, arguing the National Police Service violated existing High Court orders barring unlawful road closures without prior public notice.
The Kenya Human Rights Commission has demanded the immediate removal of road barricades across Nairobi, arguing that police have defied a High Court ruling delivered last year that barred police from obstructing public roads without prior notice. The Commission stated that the roadblocks have impeded freedom of movement and curtailed access to healthcare, emergency services, peaceful assembly, and economic activity.
Activists are rallying support for a planned June 25 demonstration in Nanyuki against the construction of a proposed 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base intended for U.S. nationals exposed to Ebola. Critics argue the project poses unnecessary health risks to local communities and lacks public participation and transparency.
Activists are rallying support for a planned June 25 demonstration in Nanyuki against the construction of a proposed 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, intended to accommodate U.S. nationals exposed to Ebola in the DRC and Uganda. Organisers say the protest will be peaceful, and critics argue the project poses health risks to local communities and lacks public participation and transparency.
The High Court found Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale in contempt for failing to comply with orders halting activities at the proposed Ebola facility in Laikipia, and summoned him for sentencing on June 23. The court ruled that Duale bears personal responsibility for non-compliance and emphasised that public authorities must fully obey judicial directives.
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.
Mombasa High Court dismissed a petition challenging Kenya Ports Authority's restricted tendering process for 14 reachstackers, 15 forklifts and 48 terminal tractors worth sh.1.444,358,056, ruling the petitioners filed too late and should have acted when the tender was advertised.
The High Court will on June 22, 2026 rule on whether Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale should be cited for contempt over alleged disobedience of court orders suspending construction of a proposed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase. The Law Society of Kenya and Katiba Institute accuse the officials of failing to comply with orders halting the project.
President William Ruto has declared that Africa will no longer engage with wealthy countries on terms of dependency, calling instead for partnerships built on sovereign equality and mutual benefit. Speaking at the close of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Ruto said the era of aid, charity, and assistance had run its course, and that future engagements must reject extraction and create jobs and value for all parties.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has changed his position on a Sh1.7 billion deal between Kenya and the US for a quarantine facility at Nanyuki Airbase to treat American nationals infected by Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Katiba Institute has returned to court seeking punishment for Duale and the Attorney General for continuing construction of the facility despite a court ruling halting it.
A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court seeking to stop government and government-affiliated social media accounts from blocking Kenyan citizens. The petitioners argue the practice violates fundamental constitutional rights including freedom of expression, access to information, and equality, and have sued the Attorney General, Cabinet Secretary for Interior, and other officials.
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.
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.