The High Court has ruled that private schools can increase tuition fees if they follow proper legal procedures, upholding a 6% increment challenged by parents.

• A 6% fee increment for the 2026/2027 academic year was upheld.
• The case involved two parents challenging a private school's decision.
• The court affirmed the school's autonomy as a private institution to manage its fees, provided legal procedures are followed.

The Court of Appeal has declared the Affordable Housing Act constitutional, dismissing challenges against the law and upholding the Housing Levy.

• A mandatory 1.5 per cent levy on employee gross salary contributes to the affordable housing initiative.
• The ruling was made by the Court of Appeal, impacting President William Ruto's housing agenda.
• The Affordable Housing Act was signed into law on March 19, 2024, making the levy a significant national project.

A recent ruling by the Environment and Land Court in Malindi highlights how commercial tenants in Kenya can face substantial financial penalties for lease breaches, beyond just failing to pay rent.

• A tenant was ordered to pay Ksh21.9 million, including costs and interest, for violating lease terms.
• The dispute involved a landlord accusing the tenant of non-payment of utilities and unauthorized structural alterations to the premises.
• The ruling emphasizes that tenants must actively defend their claims in court with evidence, not just deny allegations, to avoid losing significant sums.