A legal challenge questioning the tenure of Kenya Railways Corporation Managing Director and CEO Phillip Mainga has been withdrawn, just a day after the court issued interim orders barring him from office.

• The petition was withdrawn by lawyers for Joan Nyongesa.
• The challenge questioned the legality of Mainga's continued role as Managing Director and CEO after his second three-year term allegedly expired on February 2, 2026.
• Interim orders had restrained Mainga from exercising his powers pending a court hearing scheduled for August 18, 2026.

NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa is facing potential jail time for allegedly defying a court order that suspended the rollout of a smart driving licence and automated traffic fines system.

• The Road Safety Association of Kenya (RSAK) filed a petition seeking to have Kondiwa cited for contempt after NTSA allegedly proceeded with the system despite being served with a suspension order on May 30 and June 2.
• The key individual involved is NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa, accused of ignoring a conservatory order issued on May 29.
• The dispute stems from a public-private partnership deal between NTSA and a financial technology company for the smart licence and digital fines system, with a final ruling set for November 26, 2026.