A constitutional dispute has erupted in Kenya as the Sheria Mtaani lobby group has sued Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, over the alleged unlawful takeover of the police force's payroll management.

• The group, represented by lawyer Danstan Omari, argues that payroll functions constitutionally belong to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) under Article 246(3).
• The case, filed before Justice Lawrence Mugambi at the High Court in Nairobi, seeks urgent orders to prevent the IG from managing the Ksh60 billion annual payroll for over 100,000 officers, citing concerns over transparency and administrative paralysis amidst ongoing recruitment.
• The petitioners have filed under vacation rules, highlighting the urgency of the matter, while Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen had previously acknowledged the dispute.

The High Court in Kakamega has issued a conservatory order preventing the arrest and prosecution of Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala. This ruling stems from an alleged illegal helicopter landing at the Mumias Complex Stadium.

• Lady Justice Alice Bett issued the directive on Tuesday, August 12, restraining authorities from interfering with Malala's liberty.
• The petition, filed by Malala's lawyers, argues that the decision to arrest him was unlawful and politically motivated, citing that piloting and landing decisions fall under the licensed pilot per Civil Aviation Regulations, 2018.
• The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kakamega had summoned Malala after the helicopter landing during school games, with Western Region Police Commander Issa Muhamoud stating it endangered spectators' lives.