Court Issues Directives in Havi's Petition Seeking Removal of Koome, Supreme Court Judges

The High Court has denied a request from Nelson Havi, representing a petitioner, to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome and six other Supreme Court judges. A three-judge panel rejected a recusal request and dismissed claims challenging their independence.

Court says there was no proof Isiolo governor defected

Govt Issues Notice on Detention of Bodies After Court Ruling

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has issued a warning to health facilities against detaining dead bodies over unpaid bills, declaring such acts a criminal offense and a violation of the Constitution. This follows a recent High Court ruling that deemed the practice unlawful and a breach of human dignity.

Court Issues Directives in Case Seeking Shutdown of Media Broadcasts

The High Court has overturned a government directive that banned live media coverage of June 25 demonstrations, ruling it unlawful and unconstitutional.

Court Dismisses Petition to Oust Isiolo Governor Over Alleged Party Defection

A three-judge bench has dismissed a petition seeking to remove Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo from office over alleged defection from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. The court found that the petitioners failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that Governor Guyo and his deputy, John Lowasa, officially joined the Jubilee Party.

EACC Files Suit to Recover Over Ksh800 Million From Governor

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has filed a lawsuit to recover over Ksh813 million from Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and 13 others, citing alleged corruption and conflicts of interest in road construction tenders. The funds were reportedly obtained through irregular payments from several road authorities between the 2018/19 and 2021/22 financial years.