Shadrack Wambui

Also known as: lawyer Shadrack Wambui

Lawyer who filed a petition challenging parliamentary review of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits.

2026-05-052026-10-28

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October 2026
27 OctCapital News
… The petition, filed by Shadrack Wambui through Sheria Mtaani against Kajiado North MP Onesmus Nguro Ngogoyo, challenged the alleged use of the legislator’s name, image and political slogans on publicly funded projects. …
High Court bars personal branding of taxpayer-funded projects
27 OctCitizen Digital
… The case was filed by Shadrack Wambui through Sheria Mtaani against Kajiado North Member of Parliament Onesmus Ngogoyo, over allegations that public projects had been branded with the legislator’s image, name and political slogans. …
Personal branding on public-funded projects is illegal; Court rules
16 OctThe Standard
… Oduor’s decision to back Kanja was revealed in submissions by state counsel Jackline Kiramana in a recently withdrawn case that had been filed by lawyer Shadrack Wambui and lobby group Sheria Mtaani. …
IG has power to hire police officers, Appeals Court deals blow to NPSC
September 2026
24 SeptCitizen Digital
… The defence, led by lawyers Danstan Omari and Shadrack Wambui, however challenged the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the firearm and suggested that Wamboi already knew about the pistol. …
Police officer accused of illegal firearm possession claims girlfriend framed him
24 SeptCitizen Digital
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Court suspends enforcement of Kajiado County land rates, rent charges
22 SeptCitizen Digital
… In a demand letter dated September 21, 2026, lawyers Danstan Omari, Shadrack Wambui and Jeff Kangethe accused COFEK of publishing allegedly defamatory statements about Barasa between September 14 and September 21, 2026. …
Didmus Barasa demands Ksh.100M from COFEK over JKUAT degree row
21 SeptCitizen Digital
… In the case, Sheria Mtaani, through lawyer Shadrack Wambui, argued that Section 4 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act is inconsistent with Article 151(3) of the Constitution on the remuneration and benefits of the President and Deputy President. …
Court rules withholding ex-presidents' pensions over politics unconstitutional
21 SeptCapital News
… The case was filed by civic advocacy group Sheria Mtaani and activist Shadrack Wambui against the Senate, National Assembly and Attorney-General. …
High Court bars parliament from reducing former presidents’ retirement benefits
21 SeptThe Standard
… The judge, in a case filed by Sheria Mtaani na Shadrack Wambui, further said that it was ironic for Parliament to assign a consultative and advisory role to the government while at the same time blocking him or her from engaging in politics. …
Uhuru gets lifeline as court rules retired presidents can engage in politics
12 SeptThe Standard
… The lawyer was represented by a battery of lawyers led by Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama and advocate Shadrack Wambui who told the court that Kiambu High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye had issued orders barring the DPP, DCI and IG from further arresting, detention, ar …
Lawyer Okello walks free after High Court blocks forgery prosecution

Politics

High Court rules personal branding of taxpayer-funded projects unlawful

The News

Kenya's High Court in Kajiado has ruled that personal branding of publicly funded projects violates constitutional principles on the use of public resources, ordering the removal of personal name branding from such projects in Kajiado North. However, the court found insufficient evidence that the MP personally authorized the disputed signage on roads, schools, and dispensaries.

27 October 2026 · Capital News →

Yesterday

High Court rules personal branding of taxpayer-funded projects unlawful
Kenya's High Court in Kajiado has ruled that personal branding of publicly funded projects violates constitutional principles on the use of public resources, ordering the removal of personal name branding from such projects in Kajiado North. However, the court found insufficient evidence that the MP personally authorized the disputed signage on roads, schools, and dispensaries.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
High Court rules personal branding on public projects illegal
Kenya's High Court in Kajiado has declared that personal branding of publicly funded projects violates national values and governance principles. The ruling came in a case filed against Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo, who was accused of branding public infrastructure including roads, schools, and dispensaries with his image, name, and political slogans.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 16 October

Court of Appeal affirms IG's power to hire police constables
The Court of Appeal ruled that the Inspector General of Police, not the National Police Service Commission, has the power to hire constable police officers and control the Sh60 billion police payroll. The three-judge bench found the law is clear about the IG's independence as head of the police service.
16 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 24 September

Police officer denies illegal firearm charge, blames girlfriend
Police officer Fred Mwela Chebai is accused of possessing a firearm without a certificate at Ruaka Border Area in Kiambu County on April 10, 2025. Chebai denies the charge and claims his girlfriend framed him following a dispute between them.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Court halts Kajiado land rates and rent enforcement pending case
The Kajiado Environment and Land Court has temporarily stopped implementation of provisions in the Kajiado County Finance Act 2026 requiring payment of land rates and rent, after Sheria Mtaani petitioned against the charges' legality and constitutionality. The petitioner argues the county cannot lawfully impose land rates without first preparing and operationalising a valuation roll as required under the National Rating Act 2024.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

Didmus Barasa demands Ksh.100M damages from COFEK
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa's lawyers have demanded Ksh.100 million in damages from the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) over publications concerning his academic credentials at JKUAT, with a demand that all related publications be removed from social media within two hours.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 21 September

High Court voids provisions allowing ex-presidents' pension withdrawal
Kenya's High Court has declared sections of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act unconstitutional, ruling that provisions allowing the withholding, reduction, or deprivation of retirement benefits due to a former President are null and void. The court held that Sections 4 and 6 of the act are inconsistent with Article 151(3) of the Constitution.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court declares law restricting former presidents' benefits unconstitutional
Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that Parliament cannot reduce or withdraw the retirement benefits of a former president, declaring sections of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act unconstitutional and voiding restrictions on retired heads of state holding political party office.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
High Court rules retired presidents can engage in active politics
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 →

Saturday 12 September

High Court blocks prosecution of lawyer over forgery charges
City lawyer Benard Odero Okello was arraigned at Kibera Law Court on Friday on 10 forgery-related charges involving the Kenya County Government Workers Union, but a High Court order barred his prosecution and required his immediate release. Justice Bahati Mwamuye restrained the DPP, DCI, and IG from arresting, detaining, charging or prosecuting Okello and staff at his law firm over transactions involving the union.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

DCI seeks 30-day detention in Dr. Victoria Mutiso murder case
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has asked courts to detain Rose Mulwa and her son Chris Mulwa for 30 days while investigating the murder of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. Detectives allege the doctor reported two prior incidents in July involving armed men on a motorcycle before she was shot dead; police say she identified one attacker as Chris Mulwa, whose mother is the former wife of the deceased's husband.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 20 July

Court issues arrest warrant for Nairobi official in building collapse case
A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against John Gombe Osike, a Nairobi City County Government employee, after he failed to appear in court on charges of willfully neglecting to stop construction of Mamzil Towers despite known noncompliance. The court also issued summons for five other absent accused persons to appear and answer charges, with the case mentioned again on July 27.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 29 June

Second High Court petition seeks to block NTSA car inspection law
A second petition has been filed at the High Court challenging the implementation of new mandatory motor vehicle inspection rules for private vehicles, arguing the regulations are unconstitutional and lacked proper public participation. The petitioner seeks orders suspending enforcement of the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026, scheduled to come into force on July 1, 2026.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 9 June

Court suggests lawyer withdraw bid to block Senate debate on Uhuru benefits
A High Court judge in Kiambu has asked lawyer Shadrack Wambui to consider withdrawing an application seeking to stop the Senate from debating a motion to review retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits. The judge noted that the matter has not yet been listed on any Senate order paper for debate and the court cannot proceed based on speculation.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senate asks court to dismiss Uhuru benefits review petition
The Senate has urged the High Court to dismiss a petition seeking to stop Parliament from considering a motion to review former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits, arguing the case is premature and founded on speculation.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 22 May

18 female police recruits seek Sh180m over Kiganjo expulsion
A legal petition filed before the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nyeri seeks Sh180 million in compensation for eighteen female police recruits dismissed from the National Police Service Training College in Kiganjo, alleging violations of constitutional rights and lack of fair hearing. The petitioner also demands reinstatement and claims the recruits had already completed all recruitment requirements including medical assessments and pregnancy screening before their removal.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 7 May

Gachagua impeachment challenge resumes in High Court
A three-judge High Court bench has resumed hearing a case challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. His legal team argues that the National Assembly failed to conduct meaningful public participation before approving the impeachment motion, with lawyers contesting that the motion lacked sufficient detail for citizens to make informed submissions and questioning whether the claimed 30,000 public submissions within two days was realistic.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 5 May

Constitutional petition blocks Senate review of ex-President retirement benefits
A petition has been filed at Milimani Law Courts seeking to halt parliamentary review of a former President's retirement benefits, arguing that Sections 4 and 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act conflict with Article 151(3) of the Constitution, which protects such benefits from being varied to the holder's disadvantage.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer petitions court to stop parliamentary review of Uhuru benefits
A Nairobi advocate has filed a petition seeking to halt a parliamentary motion to review and potentially alter former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits, arguing the move is unconstitutional and violates constitutionally protected property rights. The lawyer contends Parliament lacks authority to unilaterally vary accrued presidential benefits under the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →