Sheria Mtaani

2026-05-052026-10-28

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May 2026
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.

22 hours ago · 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.
22 hours ago · 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.
22 hours ago · 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 →

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 →

Tuesday 30 June

NTSA outlines suspended vehicle inspection requirements for roadworthiness
The National Transport and Safety Authority suspended enforcement of mandatory vehicle inspections on private cars after motorist complaints. Director General Nashon Kondiwa outlined what the regime would have covered: roadworthiness checks including registration and mechanical components like brakes and headlights, plus additional requirements for commercial vehicles such as reflective lights.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →

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

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 →

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 →