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Milimani High Court

High Court in Nairobi that hears constitutional petitions, public law cases, and criminal proceedings, with recent docket including Ebola facility petitions and impeachment challenges.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Katiba Institute has since however 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 Kenyan

    U.S commits Ksh.1.75B to boost Kenya's Ebola preparedness as Ruto, Rubio hold talks
  3. The Standard

    In a judgment delivered by Justice William Musyoka of the Milimani High Court ruled that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale acted without legal authority when he issued an order directing Mount Kenya University to discontinue its Bachelor of Science in Oral Health programme.“Con

    High Court quashes Duale order to scrap MKU oral health degree
  4. Citizen Digital

    nya'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 has since however filed an urgent petition at the Milimani High Court

    KMPDU gives Gov’t 48 hours to make U.S-Kenya Ebola quarantine facility talks public
  5. Citizen Digital

    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

    Petition filed to stop proposed Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya
  6. The Standard

    Justice Alexander Muteti, presiding over the matter at the Milimani High Court, delivered the ruling today, May 22, 2026, following the closure of the prosecution's case.

    Court finds prime suspect in Starlet Wahu murder has case to answer
  7. The Standard

    In an application filed before the Milimani High Court under certificate of urgency, the Centre for Litigation Trust claims Orengo’s personal and residential security detail was withdrawn on May 19 without notice, official communication or replacement.The lobby is seeking conserv

    Lobby group sues Murkomen, IG Kanja over Orengo's security
  8. The Standard

    In a constitutional petition filed at the Milimani High Court, activist Francis Awino is seeking conservatory orders to suspend the implementation of the new petroleum prices announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for the period between May 15 and June

    Petition filed to halt fuel prices hike as activist cites illegality, economic harm
  9. 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
  10. April 2026
  11. The Standard

    Justice Nyaundi Patricia Mande of the Milimani High Court granted conservatory orders barring the DPP, the Inspector General of Police (IG), and the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) from arresting or prosecuting Kristina Berman following a complaint lodged by her estrang

    Court stops prosecution of Russian woman accused of assaulting her son
  12. Capital News

    Senior Counsel Paul Muite told the Milimani High Court that the former Deputy President is instead seeking compensation for lost remuneration, damages, and other losses arising from what he describes as an unlawful and procedurally flawed removal from office.

    Judge’s Absence Forces Adjournment in Gachagua Impeachment Case

Yesterday

  1. U.S. commits $13.5 million to Kenya's Ebola preparedness

    The United States government has committed $13.5 million toward Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President William Ruto discuss the ongoing regional outbreak and public health response, with the U.S. also providing $112 million in bilateral assistance to the regional response.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. High Court quashes Health CS order to discontinue MKU oral health degree

    The High Court ruled that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale lacked legal authority to order Mount Kenya University to discontinue its Bachelor of Science in Oral Health programme, finding that power to accredit and regulate university academic programmes rests exclusively with the Commission for University Education.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 28 May

  1. KMPDU demands government disclose US-Kenya Ebola facility talks

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has given the government 48 hours to make public ongoing negotiations with the United States over a proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, warning of nationwide industrial action if the deal proceeds without public disclosure and healthcare reforms.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Katiba Institute petitions court to block Ebola facility

    Katiba Institute has filed an urgent petition at Milimani High Court seeking to block the government from establishing any Ebola quarantine, isolation or treatment facility linked to the United States or any foreign government in Kenya. The institute is also seeking orders compelling the Ministry of Health to present a contingency plan detailing Kenya's preparedness and response systems for a potential Ebola outbreak.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. High Court rules suspect in Starlet Wahu murder has case to answer

    Justice Alexander Muteti at the Milimani High Court ruled that John Matara, the prime suspect in the murder of socialite Starlet Wahu at a South B rental property, has a case to answer following closure of the prosecution's case.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. Lobby group sues Murkomen, IG Kanja over Orengo security withdrawal

    The Centre for Litigation Trust has filed an urgent application in the High Court seeking to restore security personnel withdrawn from Siaya Governor James Orengo on May 19. The lobby group claims Orengo's personal and residential security detail was withdrawn without notice, official communication, or replacement.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 18 May

  1. Activist files petition to halt fuel price increases in court

    A Nairobi-based activist has filed a constitutional petition at the Milimani High Court seeking to suspend EPRA's fuel price increases for May 15 to June 14, 2026, claiming the decision violates constitutional rights and lacks transparency. The petition also calls for the Treasury Cabinet Secretary and EPRA to disclose full fuel pricing details.

    18 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

Thursday 30 April

  1. High Court blocks DPP from prosecuting Russian woman in assault case

    The High Court has issued conservatory orders barring the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Inspector General of Police, and the Director of Criminal Investigations from arresting or prosecuting a Russian national, Kristina Berman, in a case arising from a contentious divorce and child custody dispute involving allegations that she assaulted her son.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 April

  1. Gachagua impeachment hearing adjourned as judge attends Supreme Court interview

    The hearing of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment petition has been adjourned to May 7–8, 2026, after Presiding Judge Eric Ogolla said the three-judge bench could not be properly constituted because Justice Anthony Mrima will be participating in an interview process to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Gachagua's legal team said he no longer seeks reinstatement but instead compensation for lost remuneration and damages, arguing the impeachment process was unconstitutional and irregular.

    27 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. Gachagua challenges impeachment, claims process was unconstitutional

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is challenging his impeachment before the High Court, with his legal team arguing the proceedings were rushed and violated constitutional safeguards. Gachagua is seeking payment of salary and benefits he claims he would have earned had he remained in office.

    27 April 2026 · Capital News

  3. Gachagua seeks salary and benefits in impeachment challenge

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has renewed his legal challenge against his impeachment at Milimani High Court, seeking payment of salary and benefits he claims he would have earned had he remained in office, and contesting the legality of his removal.

    27 April 2026 · Capital News

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