The Kisii High Court has refused to lift the suspension of 22 Kisii University law students accused of examination malpractice. The students' application for interim orders to halt their suspension and allow registration for the 2026/2027 academic year was dismissed.

• 22 Kisii University law students are suspended.
• Justice Paul Kipkosgei Rotich denied the application for interim orders.
• The ruling allows the university's disciplinary action, including suspension and cancellation of results, to remain in effect pending the main petition's hearing on October 5, 2026.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has simplified the process for Kenyans abroad and foreign nationals to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct without needing to travel to Kenya.

• Applicants must log into their eCitizen accounts to apply and pay the required fees.
• Fingerprints will be captured at Kenyan embassies, high commissions, consulates, or Huduma Centres.
• For foreign nationals, proof of immigration status in Kenya is required.

Kenya has introduced a new legal framework, the Trust Administration Act, 2026, to help protect family property from succession disputes.

• The Act establishes a consolidated framework for creating, registering, and administering trusts in Kenya.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto, who assented to the bill on September 8.
• The law requires trustees to maintain and lodge beneficial ownership information, enhancing transparency in trust administration.