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Latest Kenya judiciary news covering Supreme Court rulings, judicial appointments, court decisions, and legal developments.

Kenya's independent Judiciary, headed by the Supreme Court, plays a crucial role in democratic governance and electoral justice. Coverage includes landmark rulings, judicial appointments, court decisions on government policies, electoral disputes, and matters of judicial independence. Follow updates on major court rulings, judicial appointments, and legal developments.

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Last updated September 17, 2026
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High Court Warns Families Against Excluding Daughters From Inheritance
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High Court Warns Families Against Excluding Daughters From Inheritance

Traditional customs may have favoured sons in inheritance, prompting laws to protect daughters’ equal rights to family property.

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Maraga takes Ukatiba Caravan to US in diaspora vote push
politics7h ago

Maraga takes Ukatiba Caravan to US in diaspora vote push

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has begun a three-week US tour to engage Kenyans in the diaspora as part of his 2027 presidential campaign.

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Standard Politics
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High Court Grants Political Parties, Observers Access to IEBC Election Records
top9h ago

High Court Grants Political Parties, Observers Access to IEBC Election Records

The ruling allows scrutiny of election records and technological information, including the Register of Voters, relevant databases, servers, audit logs and other electoral information covered by the court’s orders.

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High Court Declares Parts of Kenya’s PPP Law Unconstitutional
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High Court Declares Parts of Kenya’s PPP Law Unconstitutional

However, the court has suspended the effect of the declaration for six months to allow Parliament time to amend the law.

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Several Govt Projects in Limbo After High Court Ruling on PPP Deals
top10h ago

Several Govt Projects in Limbo After High Court Ruling on PPP Deals

The ruling comes as the government continues to use PPPs to finance major infrastructure projects, including projects like the Rironi-Mau Summit highway.

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CJ Koome feted with inaugural Sejong Award in Seoul
top12h ago

CJ Koome feted with inaugural Sejong Award in Seoul

Chief Justice Martha Koome has received the inaugural Sejong Legal Culture Award in Seoul, South Korea, in recognition of her leadership in strengthening the rule of law, expanding access to justice and protecting vulnerable groups.

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Court cites public participation, security breaches in Safaricom stake sale nullification
business12h ago

Court cites public participation, security breaches in Safaricom stake sale nullification

In the full judgment, Judges F. Gikonyo, R.E. Aburili and T.W. Ouya also found that the Government erred in appointing KCB Investment Bank as the transaction’s lead adviser and that there was misrepresentation and concealment of information surrounding the deal.

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Treasury faces Sh245b refund bill in bungled Safaricom shares sale
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Treasury faces Sh245b refund bill in bungled Safaricom shares sale

Kenya’s Sh245 billion Safaricom stake sale to Vodacom has been declared null and void by the High Court, with the State ordered to restore the 15 per cent stake.

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Sidelining Uhuru and Jubilee's fate after his exit
politics1d ago

Sidelining Uhuru and Jubilee's fate after his exit

A High Court ruling barring retired presidents from holding political party office has triggered a leadership succession debate within Jubilee, with Jeremiah Kioni declaring interest in taking over.

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Standard Politics
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Obado, co-convicts to learn fate on November 27 over Sharon murder
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Obado, co-convicts to learn fate on November 27 over Sharon murder

High Court will on November 27 deliver the sentences of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two co-convicts following their conviction for the murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno.

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Safaricom tells the market it is reviewing the judgment that voided the Vodacom sale
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Safaricom tells the market it is reviewing the judgment that voided the Vodacom sale

Safaricom told investors it is reviewing the High Court judgment that voided the government's 15 per cent sale to Vodacom.

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Kalonzo hails High Court ruling nullifying Safaricom stake sale
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Kalonzo hails High Court ruling nullifying Safaricom stake sale

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka hails High Court’s decision nullifying government’s sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom Plc.

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State appeals court ruling nullifying Safaricom stake sale
business1d ago

State appeals court ruling nullifying Safaricom stake sale

Mbadi says the divestiture was lawful and will challenge the High Court’s findings.

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Obado faces sentencing in Sharon Otieno murder case
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Obado faces sentencing in Sharon Otieno murder case

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 16 – Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado is back before the High Court as the long-running murder case involving university student Sharon Otieno reaches the sentencing stage.…

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Court rulings and defections deepen Jubilee Party's woes
politics1d ago

Court rulings and defections deepen Jubilee Party's woes

Jubilee Party is facing mounting legal and political setbacks, including Uhuru Kenyatta’s court-ordered exit from party leadership and a wave of defections ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Standard Politics
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Court quashes planned sale of 15pc govt stake in Safaricom
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Court quashes planned sale of 15pc govt stake in Safaricom

The judges held that the process violated the Constitution, including Article 10(1)(c), which requires public participation in the exercise of public authority and decision-making.

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Null and void: High Court declares Safaricom share sale to Vodacom illegal
business2d ago

Null and void: High Court declares Safaricom share sale to Vodacom illegal

High Court says share sale was done in contravention of Constitution and the law .

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Court orders auction of Bank of Baroda assets to recover Sh 3 billion Infinity Park award
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Court orders auction of Bank of Baroda assets to recover Sh 3 billion Infinity Park award

The High Court has ordered the attachment and sale of Bank of Baroda’s movable assets to recover a Sh2.996 billion judgment awarded to Infinity Industrial Park.

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Uhuru Kenyatta to drop Jubilee Party leadership after High Court ruling
politics2d ago

Uhuru Kenyatta to drop Jubilee Party leadership after High Court ruling

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta accepts High Court ruling barring retired heads of state from party leadership, confirms readiness to hand over Jubilee Party leadership

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High Court restrains Standard Group over Charlene Ruto police uniform tender reports
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High Court restrains Standard Group over Charlene Ruto police uniform tender reports

She also sought an order requiring the Standard to remove or disable access to online and digital versions of the disputed publications pending determination.

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High Court halts PS gender rule case pending Court of Appeal jurisdiction decision
top6d ago

High Court halts PS gender rule case pending Court of Appeal jurisdiction decision

The court ruled that proceeding with the case while a similar matter remains before the ELRC could result in parallel proceedings and potentially conflicting decisions.

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High Court declares Community Groups Registration Act unconstitutional over public participation
top6d ago

High Court declares Community Groups Registration Act unconstitutional over public participation

Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the legislative process did not satisfy the constitutional requirement for meaningful and adequate public participation.

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Video Content

Safaricom Shares Row: Government Appeals High Court Decision Nullifying 15% Stake Sale
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Safaricom Shares Row: Government Appeals High Court Decision Nullifying 15% Stake Sale

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KTN News (Youtube)
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CS Mbadi: Government to appeal court decision nullifying Safaricom share sale
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CS Mbadi: Government to appeal court decision nullifying Safaricom share sale

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The Star (Youtube)
1d ago
Government to appeal High Court ruling on 15% Safaricom stake sale
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Government to appeal High Court ruling on 15% Safaricom stake sale

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KTN News (Youtube)
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Opposition coalition calls for scrapping of national tallying centre
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Opposition coalition calls for scrapping of national tallying centre

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Citizen TV (Youtube)
2d ago
Uhuru to step down as Jubilee Party leader
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Uhuru to step down as Jubilee Party leader

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Citizen TV (Youtube)
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Court nullifies sale of the government's 15 percent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom
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Court nullifies sale of the government's 15 percent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom

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NTV Kenya (Youtube)
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High Court halts government’s Sh204bn Safaricom stake sale
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High Court halts government’s Sh204bn Safaricom stake sale

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Citizen TV (Youtube)
2d ago
Maraga-led coalition challenges IEBC over 2027 election preparations
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Maraga-led coalition challenges IEBC over 2027 election preparations

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Citizen TV (Youtube)
2d ago
3 murder suspects arrested over the lynching of 3 young men to remain in custody in Machakos
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3 murder suspects arrested over the lynching of 3 young men to remain in custody in Machakos

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Citizen TV (Youtube)
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