Also known as: Justice Lawrence Mugambi · Justice Mugambi · Judge Lawrence Mugambi · Lady Justice Dr. Freda Githiru Mugambi · High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi
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Capital News
… The transition came after a High Court ruling by Justice Lawrence Mugambi upholding Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which bars retired presidents from holding political party office beyond six months after leaving State House. …
Uhuru resigns as Azimio chairperson after relinquishing Jubilee leadershipCitizen Digital
… The transition followed a High Court ruling by Justice Lawrence Mugambi upholding Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which bars retired presidents from holding political party office for more than six months after leaving State House. …
Uhuru Kenyatta resigns as Azimio ChairpersonCitizen Digital
… A three-judge bench led by Justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi and Bahati Mwamuye declared the communications, notices and directions issued by the JSC unconstitutional, legally ineffective, null and void. …
Relief for 7 Supreme Court judges as High Court quashes JSC removal noticesCapital News
… A three-judge bench comprising Justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi and Bahati Mwamuye declared the JSC’s communications, notices and directions arising from the complaints unconstitutional, null and void. …
High Court quashes JSC notices against seven Supreme Court judgesCitizen Digital
… During the 2024 Gen Z protests, he drew public attention after contacting the bodyguard and driver of High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi to establish the judge's whereabouts. …
Senior Assistant Police IG Lazarus Opicho diesThe Standard
… Opicho was thrust in the public limelight during the 2024 Gen Z protests following an incident involving High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi. …
Police VIP protection commandant Lazarus Opicho diesCitizen Digital
… Lady Justice Dr. Freda Githiru Mugambi ruled that the administration of the company amounted to an improper and collateral invocation of statutory insolvency powers. …
High Court cancels Bank of Baroda takeover of Infinity Industrial ParkCitizen Digital
… The transition comes after Justice Lawrence Mugambi upheld Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which bars retired presidents from holding office in a political party for more than six months after leaving State House. …
Matiang’i takes over Jubilee leadership as Uhuru exits party officeCitizen Digital
… Justice Lawrence Mugambi, in a judgment delivered on September 10, 2026, said COFEK had made extensive allegations that the concert was poorly organised but had not produced sufficient and reliable evidence to substantiate them. …
Court dismisses case against 'poorly organised' Stanbic Yetu concertThe Standard
… The judgment by Justice Bahati Mwamuye comes barely a week after another High Court judge, Justice Lawrence Mugambi, upheld the same restriction, setting up a rare conflict of judicial interpretation over the political rights of former presidents. …
Back like he never left: Court ruling thrusts Uhuru back into politicsFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as Chairperson of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition following his recent handover of Jubilee Party leadership to Fred Matiang'i. Kenyatta described the move as part of the renewal of democratic institutions rather than a departure from the coalition.
7 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as Chairperson of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition following his recent handover of Jubilee Party leadership to Fred Matiang'i. Kenyatta described the move as part of the renewal of democratic institutions rather than a departure from the coalition.
7 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as Chairperson of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, weeks after stepping down from leadership of the Jubilee Party. Kenyatta said the resignation, effective immediately, follows the formal handover of Jubilee Party leadership to Dr. Fred Matiang'i and is part of renewing democratic institutions, though he described it as not a departure from the coalition's shared political journey.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has quashed removal notices issued by the Judicial Service Commission to seven Supreme Court judges, ruling that the JSC failed to undertake required preliminary assessment and violated constitutional fair procedure rights.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has quashed notices issued by the Judicial Service Commission requiring seven Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice Martha Koome, to respond to complaints seeking their removal, finding the commission failed to conduct a preliminary assessment before starting the removal process.
2 October 2026 · Capital News →
Senior Assistant Inspector General of Police Lazarus Opicho, Commandant of the Security of Government Buildings and VIP Protection Unit, has died following an illness while undergoing treatment at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi. Inspector General Douglas Kanja described him as a dedicated and exemplary servant whose leadership will be deeply missed.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior Assistant Inspector General of Police Lazarus Opicho, commandant of the Security of Government Buildings and VIP Protection Unit, has died after a short illness while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital. Inspector General Douglas Kanja described him as a dedicated, honest officer whose leadership would be deeply missed.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court has cancelled Bank of Baroda's appointment of administrators to Infinity Industrial Park, ruling that the bank invoked insolvency powers prematurely while a separate dispute between the parties was still pending. Justice Freda Githiru Mugambi found the administration amounted to improper and collateral invocation of statutory insolvency powers.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has taken over leadership of the Jubilee Party after retired President Uhuru Kenyatta stepped down following a High Court ruling that bars retired presidents from holding office in a political party for more than six months after leaving State House.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has dismissed a petition by the Consumer Federation of Kenya over the 2023 Stanbic Yetu Festival, ruling that COFEK failed to produce sufficient evidence to prove that concertgoers' rights had been violated, despite allegations of poor sound and visual quality, chaotic seating, and other shortcomings.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled unconstitutional the law that restricted retired presidents from holding political-party office and allowed Parliament to interfere with their retirement benefits. The judgment conflicts with another High Court ruling by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, issued a week earlier, upholding the same restriction.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court judge declared unconstitutional the law restricting retired presidents from holding political-party office and allowing Parliament to interfere with their retirement benefits, creating a conflict with another judge who upheld the same restriction a week earlier.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Lawrence Mugambi dismissed a Consumer Federation of Kenya case against Stanbic Bank Kenya and Homeboyz Entertainment over the 2023 Stanbic Yetu Festival at Uhuru Gardens, ruling that Cofek failed to call witnesses to support complaints that the VIP and VVIP experiences were chaotic and lacked proper physical controls.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has handed over Jubilee Party leadership to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, pending confirmation by the party's National Delegates Convention. Uhuru said he will remain in the party as a senior adviser and member as Jubilee restructures ahead of the 2027 General Election.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has declared unconstitutional sections of law that barred retired presidents from engaging in active politics, with Judge Bahati Mwamuye ruling that a retired president becomes a private citizen upon leaving office and should not be locked out of political participation.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A court found that the Teachers Service Commission, a school board, and the Attorney General violated the constitutional rights of a 17-year-old orphan who was beaten by a teacher with a hockey stick as punishment for late entry to class, and ordered Sh2 million in compensation to his guardian. The court found the school management covered up the incident and the teacher was only dismissed after the family escalated the matter.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Deputy Party leader Jeremiah Kioni has announced his bid to replace former president Uhuru Kenyatta as Jubilee Party leader through a democratic process. His move follows a High Court ruling that bars former presidents from holding political party offices six months after leaving office, prompting Uhuru to step down.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Azimio coalition party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the Council would convene a meeting to decide on Uhuru Kenyatta's role as Council Chair, following a High Court ruling that barred retired presidents from holding political party office for more than six months after leaving State House.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court ruled on September 14 that retired presidents cannot hold political party office for more than six months after leaving State House, though they may participate in party activities. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced he will step down from his role as Jubilee Party leader in compliance with the ruling.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court upheld Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which bars a retired president from holding a leadership position in any political party more than six months after leaving office. The ruling means former President Uhuru Kenyatta must step down as Jubilee Party leader.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has upheld a law barring retired presidents from holding political party office for more than six months after leaving State House, rejecting a petition that argued the restriction violates freedoms of association and political participation. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the restriction is justified because former presidents occupy a unique political position and could wield significant influence affecting genuine political competition.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has dismissed a constitutional petition challenging a law that restricts retired presidents from holding office in political parties for more than six months after leaving the presidency. The petitioners argued the restriction violated constitutional protections on political rights and freedom of association, but the court rejected their challenge, finding the restriction constitutional and serving legitimate public-interest objectives.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
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.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has declared the Community Groups Registration Act unconstitutional, finding that Parliament failed to adequately involve the public in the legislative process. The court suspended the declaration and gave Parliament six months to remedy the constitutional violation through meaningful public participation.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has suspended hearing of a case filed by Katiba Institute challenging President William Ruto's appointment of Principal Secretaries over failure to meet gender parity, pending resolution of whether the Constitutional Court has powers to entertain it.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court ruled that Parliament failed to conduct adequate public participation before enacting the Community Groups Registration Act, declaring it unconstitutional. Parliament has six months to remedy the constitutional defect, during which the Act remains in effect.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has quashed an October 2024 advisory by the Attorney General that cleared a multi-billion-shilling Digital Super Highway tender to Nightgale (EA) Limited, ruling the advisory unconstitutional and citing conflict of interest concerns. Judge Lawrence Mugambi determined the Attorney General had overstepped its mandate by assuming powers vested in the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court found that the Ministry of Sports established 30 academies without sufficient public participation in determining locations and selection criteria, calling the process faulty and susceptible to arbitrariness. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ordered the ministry to regularise the process through public participation or face court intervention.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court has declared President Ruto's Executive Order establishing a Presidential Task Force to conduct a forensic audit of public debt unconstitutional, ruling that it encroached on the mandate of an independent constitutional office and was created without required public participation.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →