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Originally published by Capital Newstop
April 16, 2026
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Supreme Court Clarifies Definition and Role of Local Tribunals

the Supreme Court agreed with Parliament and held that for a statutory body to qualify as a “local tribunal” under such a tribunal must exercise judicial, quasi-judicial, or adjudicative power as opposed to administrative, regulatory, or advisory power. - Kenya breaking news ..
✨ Key Highlights
The Supreme Court of Kenya has overturned a previous Court of Appeal ruling regarding the transition of local tribunals from the Executive to the Judiciary.
- The court found no constitutionally mandated timelines for this transition, setting aside previous orders faulting Parliament.
- Key players included the National Assembly, Katiba Institute, and Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah.
- A draft Tribunals Bill was already in process, indicating Parliament was not indifferent to its constitutional duty.
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