Nairobi, Kenya – The Court of Appeal of Kenya has temporarily halted the implementation of a High Court judgment that declared several advisory positions in the Office of the President unconstitutional. In a ruling delivered on Friday, the appellate court granted an order staying the execution of the decision by…
The Court of Appeal of Kenya has temporarily suspended a key part of a judgment that had vested exclusive powers to promote and dismiss police officers in the Inspector-General, pending the hearing of a constitutional appeal. In a ruling delivered on Friday afternoon, a three-judge bench led by President Daniel…
The Court of Appeal has declined to suspend the High Court decision that declared the office of the President’s advisors unconstitutional, meaning the lower court’s ruling remains in force as the appeal process continues. Appellate Court Ruling In a decision delivered under a certificate of urgency on Wednesday, the appellate…
Six judges of the Court of Appeal have filed a case against the government over alleged failure to pay decretal sums awarded by the High Court, despite a judgment in their favour more than a year ago. Background of the Case The judges Aggrey Muchelule, Weldon Korir, Judy Omange, George…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has urged the Court of Appeal to dismiss attempts to halt the ongoing Anglo Leasing criminal trial, insisting that the proceedings should continue without interruption. Through Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Jami Yamina, the DPP argued that an application…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Court of Appeal has dismissed an attempt by Kenya Postel Directories Limited to revive a long-running copyright dispute against Yellow Pages Publishing & Marketing Limited and Telkom Kenya Limited, ruling that the review procedure cannot be used as a substitute for an appeal. The judgment, delivered…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has dismissed fresh applications seeking to stay an earlier decision on the appointment of presidential advisors, with Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruling that the matters raised had already been determined. In his ruling, Justice Mwamuye said the respondents and interested parties had advanced the same…
Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto has voiced concern over what he termed instances of judicial overreach, warning that certain court decisions risk undermining public interest and stalling government policy implementation. Speaking on Wednesday during the swearing-in of 15 newly appointed Court of Appeal judges at State House, Nairobi, the…
Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto on Wednesday morning presided over the swearing-in of 15 newly appointed Court of Appeal judges, a move expected to strengthen Kenya’s judicial capacity and ease the growing backlog of cases across the country. Strengthening Judicial Capacity Speaking during the ceremony, President Ruto congratulated the…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has deferred proceedings in cases filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, pending key determinations by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Court Session During Tuesday’s mention, a three-judge bench led by Justice Eric Ogola was informed that the matters before it…