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… The Supreme Court of Kenya ruled in the March 2022 Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) judgment that a sitting president cannot be sued in civil proceedings during their tenure of office under Article 143(2) of the Constitution. …
Ruto faces legal hurdle after disobeying court on gender-balanced CabinetCitizen Digital
… thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The inaugural session also featured keynote speeches by Demas Kiprono, Executive Director of ICJ Kenya, and Justice Smokin Wanjala of the Supreme Court of Kenya …
Jurists push for human rights and sovereignty compact at ICJ Kenya summit in MalaysiaCapital News
… Nyamori said the community had been allocated the settlement in 1937, decades before Kenya Railways was granted the land it claimed to own. “We are here with excitement after the Supreme Court of Kenya pronounced itself on Friday that the land on which we stand belongs to the Nub …
Nubian community wins Kibos land dispute against Kenya RailwaysCitizen Digital
High Court extends orders restraining LSK from disrupting proceedings By Dzuya Walter September 18, 2026 11:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Supreme Court of Kenya. …
High Court extends orders restraining LSK from disrupting proceedingsCitizen Digital
Supreme Court halts recovery of Ksh.1.5 billion in Ruaraka school land case By Ian Omondi August 20, 2026 04:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Supreme Court of Kenya. …
Supreme Court halts recovery of Ksh.1.5 billion in Ruaraka school land caseCapital News
… According to the latest report for the 2024/2025 financial year, the Supreme Court of Kenya emerged as the best-performing court with a 96.3 per cent score after recording a 103 per cent Case Clearance Rate, reducing its backlog by 57 per cent and maintaining full registry effici …
JSC Defends Judicial Accountability Record, Opposes LSK Boycott of Court ProceedingsCitizen Digital
Judiciary assures normal court proceedings ahead of lawyers boycott By Moses Kinyanjui July 20, 2026 02:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Supreme Court of Kenya. …
Judiciary assures normal court proceedings ahead of lawyers boycottThe Standard
… Former Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Commissioner Macharia Njeru warned the ruling had created a dangerous precedent, drawing a parallel with the Supreme Court's nullification of the 2017 presidential election."The Supreme Court of Kenya in 2017 nullified the presidential ele …
Lawyers disagree with High Court verdict on Gachagua's impeachmentCapital News
… The dispute escalated through multiple courts, culminating in a January ruling by the Supreme Court of Kenya declining to halt proceedings before the Ogola-led bench. …
Dr Dan Gikonyo put to task over medical timelines in Gachagua impeachment caseCitizen Digital
LSK moves to Supreme Court over cybercrime law surveillance provisions By Citizen Reporter May 13, 2026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Supreme Court of Kenya. …
LSK moves to Supreme Court over cybercrime law surveillance provisionsPresident William Ruto has failed to comply with a High Court ruling from July requiring him to reconstitute his Cabinet to meet the two-thirds gender rule. The 120-day compliance period lapsed on October 28, 2026, with legal experts stating the Cabinet is now unconstitutional.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has failed to comply with a High Court ruling from July requiring him to reconstitute his Cabinet to meet the two-thirds gender rule. The 120-day compliance period lapsed on October 28, 2026, with legal experts stating the Cabinet is now unconstitutional.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Section of the International Commission of Jurists opened its Annual Jurists Conference in Kuala Lumpur, convening judges, human rights defenders, and civil society leaders to issue a collective call for a Global South compact focused on international justice, economic equity, and state accountability.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nubian community in Kibos, Kisumu, has won a land dispute against Kenya Railways after the Supreme Court upheld earlier court decisions recognising the community's rights to the contested settlement. The community was allocated the settlement in 1937, decades before Kenya Railways was granted the land.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has dismissed a preliminary objection by the Law Society of Kenya seeking to stop a constitutional petition challenging its targeted court boycott against selected judges and judicial officers. Justice David Mburu ruled that LSK's internal dispute resolution mechanisms could not adequately address the constitutional and public interest questions raised, allowing the petition filed by Dr. Adrian Kamotho Njenga to proceed.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Supreme Court has temporarily halted efforts to recover Ksh.1.5 billion in compensation paid for land occupied by Ruaraka High School and Drive-In Primary School, following an application by Huelands Limited and pending determination of a case challenging the Court of Appeal's July 2026 decision in the long-running dispute.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Judicial Service Commission has defended its judicial accountability record, saying it received 506 complaints against judges this year and has processed 417 of them, while warning that the Law Society of Kenya's planned boycott of selected courts risks disrupting access to justice.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Judiciary says court proceedings will not be disrupted by a planned boycott by lawyers opposing court orders that prevent the Judicial Service Commission from investigating misconduct cases against judges. The Law Society of Kenya announced lawyers would boycott courts on July 22 and target judges who obtained immunity orders.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge High Court bench found that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was denied a fair hearing by the Senate but upheld his impeachment and removal from office, awarding him Sh50 million in damages. Legal experts including the Law Society of Kenya President have criticized the ruling as inconsistent with precedent, noting it is unusual for a court to find a fair trial violation yet sustain the outcome.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Dr Dan Gikonyo faced sustained questioning in High Court over inconsistencies in his affidavit and discrepancies in hospital timelines related to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case. The proceedings are part of the legal battle following Gachagua's October 2024 removal from office by Parliament.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya, the Bloggers Association of Kenya, Article 19 East Africa, and the Kenya Union of Journalists have petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn Sections 48 to 53 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, which they contend permit excessive State surveillance and violate constitutional rights. The petition follows a March 2026 Court of Appeal ruling that struck down other provisions of the law that criminalized publication of false or misleading information online.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linus Kaikai's column reflects on Kenya's constitutional independence of institutions, arguing that the Supreme Court should remain truly independent, and compares Kenyans' relationship with the Constitution to a restrained chicken unable to move freely until pushed.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Justice Mohamed Warsame has been sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya at State House on Thursday, joining the bench comprising Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, and five other justices.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that a Court of Appeal judgment on abortion creates barriers to safe care, citing the case of a 16-year-old who died from unsafe abortion complications and a healthcare worker prosecuted for providing emergency care. The author notes that an estimated 464,000 women have induced abortions annually in Kenya, with over 119,000 treated for complications in health facilities.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Mohamed Warsame was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge on Thursday at State House, Nairobi, following his nomination by the Judicial Service Commission. Warsame, 58, will serve for 12 years and replaces Justice Mohamed Ibrahim, who died in December 2025.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has appointed Justice Mohamed Abdullahi Warsame as a judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya following his vetting and nomination by the Judicial Service Commission. Warsame, who previously served in the Court of Appeal since 2012, fills the vacancy left by Justice Mohammed Ibrahim's death in December 2025.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has appointed Court of Appeal Judge Justice Mohamed Warsame to the Supreme Court of Kenya following his approval by the National Assembly. Warsame, who has served at the Court of Appeal since 2012, now awaits formal swearing-in to assume office and fill an existing vacancy at the apex court.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has appointed Mohamed Abdullahi Warsame, a Court of Appeal judge, to the Supreme Court of Kenya to fill a vacancy left by the late Mohammed Ibrahim. Warsame emerged as the top candidate following a two-day interview by the Judicial Service Commission and was praised by Chief Justice Martha Koome for demonstrating competence and integrity.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya should rethink the constitutional number of judges at the Supreme Court, citing recurring quorum difficulties that have hindered the court's ability to sit and function effectively.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Judicial Service Commission has nominated Justice Mohamed Warsame as a new Supreme Court judge following a competitive interview process. Warsame was selected from six applicants, five of whom were shortlisted.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Judicial Service Commission has nominated Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Warsame for appointment to the Supreme Court, with his nomination forwarded to President William Ruto for formal appointment. Warsame, 58, will replace Justice Mohamed Ibrahim, who died on December 17, 2025.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →