Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria failed to appear for his contempt of court sentencing, with his lawyers claiming illness and challenging the contempt determination. The court has agreed to hear his challenge regarding alleged forged signatures but denied it urgent status, setting the next hearing for February 2, 2026.

• The court order defied by Mosiria had halted all developments in the Parklands area since March 5, pending a proper land use plan.
• The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a probe into forgery claims related to the case, following a report at Kilimani Police Station.
• Mosiria's lawyers claim he reported the forgery to the police and that their own forensic investigator determined the signature leading to his conviction was not his.

The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the removal of former Attorney General Justin Muturi, ruling that President William Ruto lawfully appointed Dorcas Oduor as his successor. The court found that Muturi voluntarily resigned, countering claims of unlawful removal.

• The case was filed by Dr. Magare Gikenyi and six others, questioning the legality of Muturi’s exit from office in July 2024.
• Justice Lawrence Mugambi delivered the judgment, stating petitioners failed to prove Muturi’s departure was forced or unconstitutional.
• The court accepted evidence from the Attorney General’s office, including a resignation letter and a Gazette notice, as proof of Muturi’s resignation on July 11, 2024.

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has announced a partial victory in his legal challenge against the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang'ata, Nairobi. The Environment & Land Court has certified his petition, directing Chief Justice Martha Koome to empanel a three-judge bench to hear the case.

• The petition, filed on July 30, challenges the project due to alleged legal and environmental violations, including insufficient public participation and lack of environmental impact assessments.
• The court declined to issue interim conservatory orders to halt construction, noting a previous ruling had also denied such a request.
• Omtatah's petition asserts the project is being built on land designated as a road and rail buffer zone and involves over 15,000 housing units in 17-storey residential blocks.