Court suspends Sh20mn cyber harassment penalty in Cybercrime Act

The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily suspended a section of Kenya's Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act that introduced severe penalties for cyber harassment, including fines of up to Sh20 million or imprisonment for up to 10 years.

Kigame, KHRC petition High Court to quash new Computer Misuse and Cyber-crimes law

Musician Reuben Kigame and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) have petitioned the High Court to invalidate the new Computer Misuse and Cyber-crimes law, signed by President William Ruto on October 15, 2025. They argue the law grants the state excessive power to surveil and silence critics, potentially endangering citizens.

Former Chief Justice Maraga accuses president Ruto of insincerity

Judiciary set to roll out alternative justice system in Kericho to ease case backlog

President Ruto arrives at Parliament ahead of Nyayo procession

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto have arrived at the Parliament Buildings, where they were ceremoniously received by the parliamentary leadership, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, Chief Justice Martha Koome, member

Court dismisses petition to halt Raila’s burial

The High Court has rejected a petition to stop the burial of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025. Justice Chacha Mwita determined that the petitioner, Michael Onyango Otieno, did not provide sufficient evidence that the burial arran