Kenyan courts have struck down the university degree requirement for candidates seeking elective positions, including President, Governor, and Member of Parliament.

• The High Court declared Section 22(1)(b)(i) of the Elections Act unconstitutional on April 13, 2022.
• Key players included the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and petitioners challenging the law.
• The court cited lack of adequate public participation and violation of constitutional rights as reasons for nullifying the degree requirement.

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has formally requested the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) to disclose comprehensive details regarding the procurement process for the printing of examination materials for the 2026 academic year.

• Senator Omtatah seeks information on the tendering methods, evaluation criteria, and successful bidders for the KCSE, KJSEA, and KPSEA examinations.
• The request includes details on the total contract value, budgeted amounts, and whether the successful bidder is a Kenyan or foreign entity.
• The Senator is also inquiring about the contractor's compliance with tax obligations and the extent to which services will be performed within Kenya.

On the 16th anniversary of Kenya's 2010 Constitution, experts are urging citizens to actively defend and implement the supreme law, moving beyond mere celebration.

• Key figures, including Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama and National Cohesion and Integration Commission Commissioner Jerusah Mwaadhime, emphasized citizen responsibility at the Katiba Day 2026 forum.
• Kenyans were challenged to understand the Constitution, its institutions, and hold them accountable, recognizing that "All sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya," as stated in Article 1.
• Discussions also highlighted the need for national reconciliation and proactive measures against electoral violence and misinformation ahead of the 2027 General Election.