High Court Halts Major Nakuru Road Deal Over Procurement Dispute

The High Court in Nakuru has temporarily halted a KSh 2.1 billion roads agreement between the Nakuru County Government and the National Youth Service (NYS) following a procurement dispute. The deal, intended for road construction and upgrades under the Imarisha Barabara Programme, was suspended after petitioners argued it violated public procurement laws by lacking an adequate procurement process and public participation.

Ethical foundation necessary for enforcement of the Constitution – CJ Koome

Chief Justice Martha Koome emphasized the critical need for strong ethical foundations within institutions to effectively enforce Kenya's Constitution and implement landmark judicial decisions. She highlighted that despite progressive legal frameworks and global respect for Kenya's High Court's jurisprudence, a significant gap persists between judicial ideals and the lived realities of ordinary Kenyans due to "structural failures rooted in governance gaps."

High court suspends controversial ksh.2.1B roads deal

High Court Overturns Private Prosecution Judgement, Protecting Accused from 'Oppressive' Double Jeopardy

The High Court in Kakamega has overturned a private prosecution ruling, safeguarding an accused individual from potential double jeopardy and affirming the ODPP’s authority in diversion agreements. The decision set aside a magistrate’s order that permitted a complainant to pursue private prosecution after a police report of threatening text messages.

High Court Quashes Private Prosecution Bid, Affirms ODPP’s Authority in Kakamega Case

The High Court in Kakamega has overturned a lower court's decision, reinforcing the authority of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) regarding private prosecutions. This ruling negates a magistrate's decision that would have allowed a private prosecution against Sylvia Atamba following a case that had already been resolved through a Diversion agreement.

Advocate pushes Judiciary to end geo-blocking on court e-filing system

A Nairobi-based advocate, Francis Wanjiku, has petitioned Chief Justice Martha Koome to remove geo-restrictions on the Judiciary’s e-filing and cause-list portals. He argues that the current system disadvantages millions of Kenyans living or traveling abroad and contradicts constitutional guarantees of equality and access to justice.