Kenyan Courts Rule on Transgender Rights and Prenuptial Agreements; AfDB President Addresses Rule of Law - August 2025

An Eldoret Court has ruled that the constitutional rights of a transgender woman, Shieys Chepkosgei, were violated during her detention and medical examination at Eldoret Women’s Prison and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. In a separate legal development, Kenyan experts warned that courts will uphold prenuptial agreements, even if seemingly unfair, unless clear evidence of fraud or coercion is presented. The judiciary maintains a strict stance on enforcing these contracts and refuses to "rewrite bad bargains." Speaking at the Law Society of Kenya’s 2025 Annual Conference, African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina emphasized that the rule of law is crucial for Africa's prosperity. He stated that transparent governance and justice for all citizens are vital for attracting foreign direct investments.