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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July 2026
31 JulCapital News
… However, the detention application has been opposed by the suspects’ defence team, led by advocates Danstan Omari, Cliff Ombeta and Shadrack Wambui, who urged the court to reject the prosecution’s request.
DCI Seeks 30-Day Detention of Mother and Son Over Murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso
20 JulCitizen Digital
… However, defence lawyer Danstan Omari and Shadrack Wambui opposed the application, explaining that the 5th and 6th accused persons had genuine reasons for their absence. …
South C building collapse: Court issues arrest warrant for accused Nairobi County official
June 2026
29 JunCitizen Digital
… In a petition and an urgent application filed before the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court, Sheria Mtaani through advocate Shadrack Wambui is seeking orders suspending the enforcement of several provisions of the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, …
Second petition filed to block implementation of NTSA's car inspection law
9 JunThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe High Court in Kiambu has asked lawyer Shadrack Wambui to consider withdrawing an application for orders seeking to stop the Senate from debating a motion to review retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s retirement benefits. …
Court asks lawyer to shelve bid to halt Senate debate on Uhuru benefits
9 JunCitizen Digital
… The petition was filed by lobby group Sheria Mtaani alongside advocate Shadrack Wambui, who moved to court under a certificate of urgency seeking orders to stop Parliament from considering the proposed motion. …
Senate dismisses petition to block Uhuru benefits review as premature, speculative
May 2026
22 MayCapital News
… In the case filed before the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nyeri, Shadrack Wambui is seeking an award of Sh10 million for each of the affected recruits, citing alleged violations of their constitutional rights, public embarrassment, and emotional distress following the …
Sh180mn Compensation Sought in petition challenging Expulsion of 18 Female Kiganjo Police Recruits over pregnancy
7 MayThe Standard
… Lawyer Shadrack Wambui, appearing for Sheria Mtaani, argued that the Senate violated the Constitution by failing to refer the impeachment motion to a special committee before debate by the full House.He said Article 145 of the Constitution makes the formation of a special committ …
Gachagua's impeachment case resumes
5 MayCitizen Digital
… The petitioner, Sheria Mtaani and Shadrack Wambui, is seeking conservatory orders to suspend the operation of Sections 4 and 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act pending the hearing and determination of the case. …
Petition filed to block Senate motion on former President’s retirement benefits
5 MayCapital News
… In a certificate of urgency, lawyer Shadrack Wambui, practicing under Sheria Mtaani, argues that the move—linked to a motion associated with Kiprotich Cherargei—is unconstitutional and threatens vested rights protected under the Constitution. …
Petition Filed Against Parliament Over Uhuru Benefits Review

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 →