Also known as: former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga · Chief Justice Willy Mutunga
Former Chief Justice who called for President Ruto's resignation at Katiba@16 and criticized the Gachagua impeachment judgment.
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Citizen Digital
… The remarks were echoed by former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and other constitutional reform advocates who challenged Kenyans to take an active role in protecting the gains of the 2010 Constitution. …
Activists question Kenya’s constitutional gains as Katiba@16 is markedCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 27 – Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame, Ukweli Party’s Boniface Mwangi and Nyorosha Katiba Initiative promoter Shadrack Oketch have called for President William Ruto’s resignation, accusing his administration of failing to …
Former CJ Mutunga, Kigame, Mwangi call for Ruto’s resignation during Katiba@16 celebrationsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 27 – Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has declined to attend the Katiba@16 celebrations where President William Ruto was set to honour him with the Shujaa wa Katiba Award and admit him to the Roll of National Heroes. …
Former CJ Mutunga snubs Shujaa wa Katiba award at Katiba@16 eventThe Standard
… Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, who addressed the same gathering, has separately argued that the push for rights did not end with constitutional reform and continues through civil society and ordinary citizens.Today's Saba Saba looks little like 1990's. …
How Gen Z took Saba Saba back from the politicians who created itThe Standard
… Joined by People’s Liberation party leader Martha Karua, Siaya governor James Orengo, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, former Makueni governor Kivutha Kibwana and other leaders the families took the notice to the office of Inspector General Douglas Kanja.They said they have a …
Britain warns citizens of tomorrows demosThe Standard
… Opposition leaders and civic figures including Siaya Governor James Orengo, former Justice Minister Martha Karua, former Chief Justice David Maraga and former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga have backed calls for peaceful demonstrations and urged security agencies to uphold constitut …
Follow the Constitution,' activists tell govt ahead of Gen Z anniversaryThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSiaya Governor James Orengo (center) accompanied by People's Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, lawyer Gitobu Imanyara, former CJ Willy Mutunga, activists and families of victims of 2024 Gen-Z protests at Jogoo House on June 18, 2024. …
'This must stop': 2024 Gen Z protest families plan anniversary demosThe Standard
… Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) presidents Nelson Havi, Eric Theuri and Faith Odhiambo, senior lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, lawyers Donald Kipkorir, Peter Wanyama, Waikwa Wanyoike, Evance Ndong, and Joshua Malidzo were among dozens who expressed dis …
Absurd Judgement: Uproar over the impeachment verdict by the High CourtThe Standard
… Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) presidents Nelson Havi, Eric Theuri and Faith Odhiambo, senior lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, lawyers Donald Kipkorir, Peter Wanyama, Waikwa Wanyoike, Evance Ndong, and Joshua Malidzo were among dozens who expressed dis …
Innocent but 'guilty': Gachagua's absurd impeachment verdict pits lawyers against JudiciaryThe Standard
… ld in Tanzania for more than three days, while Atuhaire was reportedly abandoned at the Mutukula border between Uganda and Tanzania a day later.Other individuals detained and subsequently deported at Julius Nyerere International Airport included former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga …
US sanctions Tanzania police official, bars him over rights violationsHuman rights activists and legal practitioners said Kenya has little to celebrate 16 years after the 2010 Constitution's promulgation, with activists accusing the government of failing to uphold constitutional principles on human rights, accountability and the rule of law.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Human rights activists and legal practitioners said Kenya has little to celebrate 16 years after the 2010 Constitution's promulgation, with activists accusing the government of failing to uphold constitutional principles on human rights, accountability and the rule of law.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame, Ukweli Party's Boniface Mwangi, and Shadrack Oketch called for President William Ruto's resignation at Jeevanjee Gardens on Thursday, accusing his administration of failing to uphold the 2010 Constitution during celebrations marking 16 years since its promulgation. The leaders urged Kenyans to elect candidates committed to protecting constitutional principles in the 2027 General Election.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga declined to attend the Katiba@16 celebrations where President William Ruto was set to honour him with the Shujaa wa Katiba Award and admit him to the Roll of National Heroes. The event on Thursday marked 16 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
As Kenya marks 36 years since Saba Saba—the July 7, 1990 pro-democracy protests that led to multi-party politics—Gen Z has transformed the annual commemoration from a veteran politicians' tradition into a platform for demanding accountability rather than constitutional reform.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
The British High Commission has issued a travel alert ahead of June 25 commemoration demos for youths killed during the 2024 Gen Z protests, warning that Kenya has witnessed protests that cause traffic disruptions and injuries. Families of the deceased, alongside political leaders, notified police of plans for a nationwide march and called for June 25 to be declared a national holiday.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Activists defying police concerns have said planned June 25 demonstrations will proceed, citing constitutional protections for assembly and expression. They have notified authorities and point to Article 37 of the Constitution as legal basis for the nationwide protests marking last year's anti-government demonstrations.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Families of youths killed during the 2024 anti-tax protests have notified police of plans to hold nationwide demonstrations next week to mark the second anniversary of the June 25 unrest, seeking to honour more than 60 people killed and press for accountability. The families called for dialogue between police and the public, urged police to avoid excessive force, and demanded prosecution of officers implicated in the killings.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
High Court judges Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi affirmed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in a 350-page judgment while awarding him Sh50 million for violation of his right to a fair hearing. The verdict prompted rapid criticism from former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Law Society of Kenya officials, and senior lawyers including Ahmednasir Abdullahi and Donald Kipkorir.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
High Court judges affirmed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment while awarding him Sh50 million for violation of his right to a fair hearing, a judgment that prompted strong criticism from the Law Society of Kenya, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, and multiple senior lawyers who expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States has sanctioned Tanzanian Police Force Senior Assistant Commissioner Faustine Jackson Mafwele under Section 7031(c) for involvement in the detention, torture and sexual assault of Uganda's Agather Atuhaire and Kenya's Boniface Mwangi in May 2025, barring him from entering the United States.
22 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 →