Nairobi, Kenya – The Supreme Court is expected to issue a landmark ruling today in the impeachment case of Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who was removed from office in October 2024. The decision could reshape the legal framework governing parliamentary impeachment processes and judicial oversight in Kenya. The Core…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by survivors and families affected by the 1998 Nairobi bomb blast, ruling that the case lacked sufficient legal merit. The decision has reopened painful wounds for victims and families who have lived with trauma, injuries, and economic hardship for…
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…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Nairobi High Court has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to immediately release laptops and mobile phones belonging to blogger and IT expert Ndiangui Kinyagia, nearly six months after the court had already ordered their return. Delivering the ruling on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Justice…
The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the release and cremation of the body of Bashforth Margaret Christine, a foreign national whose remains had been held at a Malindi mortuary for more than 37 days due to uncertainty over next-of-kin authorization. Court Directions In directions issued on January 22, 2026,…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has nominated 15 candidates for appointment as Judges of the Court of Appeal, following the conclusion of a rigorous and highly competitive interview process on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Notable Nominees Among those nominated are: Transparent Recruitment Process In a statement, the JSC emphasized that…
The Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi, has suffered a major setback after the Nairobi High Court declared his decision to merge the Amani National Congress (ANC) party with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) unconstitutional. Delivering judgment on Thursday, January 22, 2026, Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that Mudavadi’s…
The High Court of Kenya has delivered a landmark ruling on the constitutionality of the Small Claims Court Act, dismissing a petition that sought to invalidate the law but partially allowing it by clarifying that personal injury claims do not fall within the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court. Court’s…
A significant development has emerged in the murder trial of former Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, after one of the accused persons entered into a plea agreement and turned into a state witness. The individual will testify against the remaining accused when the trial begins next month. State Witness to…
The High Court of Kenya has declared the creation of offices for 21 advisers to the President unconstitutional, faulting the process used to establish the positions and appoint the office holders. Delivering the ruling, Justice Bahati Mwamuye found that the actions leading to the establishment of the advisory offices by…