Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa has explained that some Kenyans are facing high water bills from the Water Resources Authority (WRA) due to incomplete water abstraction permit applications.

• Users without fully approved permits and active meters are billed an estimated Ksh10 per 1,000 litres, a higher rate than those with completed permits.
• The WRA charges approved permit holders between Ksh2 and Ksh2.50 per 1,000 litres depending on water usage purpose.
• CS Mugaa urged the public to install and maintain meters and highlighted the government's push for smart, GSM-enabled water meters for efficient monitoring.

The Environment and Land Court in Nairobi has ruled that residents must provide concrete proof of excessive noise before suing establishments like churches and bars.

• The court dismissed a case where a landlord failed to present expert noise assessment reports or official measurements from NEMA or Nairobi City County.
• This ruling clarifies that while churches are not exempt from noise regulations, complainants must supply evidence of noise exceeding legal limits.
• Residents are advised to first lodge written complaints with authorities and maintain detailed records, including a noise diary and witness statements, to support their claims.

A Kenyan company has been ordered to pay a former employee Ksh500,000 for unlawfully using his photograph for marketing purposes after his employment ended.

• The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) ruled that the continued commercial use of the image violated the Data Protection Act.
• The former employee's image was used on the company's website and social media to promote services, including VIP protection.
• The employer cited the continued display as an oversight, but the ODPC found no legal basis for the post-employment usage.