Topic: high court
Attempted Suicide No Longer A Crime In Kenya, High Court Rules
The landmark ruling was issued by Justice Lawrence Mugambi on Thursday who declared that Section 226 of the Penal Code violates fundamental human rights enshrined in the Constitution.
The landmark ruling was issued by Justice Lawrence Mugambi on Thursday who declared that Section 226 of the Penal Code violates fundamental human rights enshrined in the Constitution.
High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging NADCO's Constitutionality
The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the constitutionality of the 13 members of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO).
The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the constitutionality of the 13 members of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO).
Court Suspends Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation Privileges
The matter is scheduled for mention on February 5, 2025, to review progress and set a hearing date for oral submissions on the petition.
The matter is scheduled for mention on February 5, 2025, to review progress and set a hearing date for oral submissions on the petition.
High Court Upholds Sonko's Ownership Of Prime Upper Hill Land
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been granted relief after the High Court on Thursday ruled in his favor, affirming his ownership of a contested prime property in Nairobi's Upper Hill area.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been granted relief after the High Court on Thursday ruled in his favor, affirming his ownership of a contested prime property in Nairobi's Upper Hill area.
High Court Outlaws Rule Giving CA Power To Censor Kenyan Media
High Court has invalidated sections of the law that granted the Communications Authority (CA) extensive control over broadcast content, sparking swift reactions from journalists
High Court has invalidated sections of the law that granted the Communications Authority (CA) extensive control over broadcast content, sparking swift reactions from journalists
Court Suspends Recruitment For PSC Deputy Secretary Posts
The matter is scheduled for mention on December 18, 2024, for further directions.
The matter is scheduled for mention on December 18, 2024, for further directions.
High Court Dismisses Petitions Challenging The Lifting Of The Ban On Gmos
The High Court has dismissed petitions challenging the lifting of the ban on genetically modified (GMO) foods.
The High Court has dismissed petitions challenging the lifting of the ban on genetically modified (GMO) foods.
High Court upholds Oswago, Shollei Sentence In Kes 1.3B Scandal
The two had appealed their conviction and sentencing related to procuring Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits for the 2013 General Election.
The two had appealed their conviction and sentencing related to procuring Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits for the 2013 General Election.
High Court Halts Order Requiring Refugees To Surrender Passports
Justice Bahati Mwamuye suspended the directive on Tuesday pending a full hearing.
Justice Bahati Mwamuye suspended the directive on Tuesday pending a full hearing.
High Court Of Kenya Rules Housing Levy Constitutional
The court rejected a petition led by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, who challenged the levy's legality, claiming it lacked public participation and was unconstitutional.
The court rejected a petition led by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, who challenged the levy's legality, claiming it lacked public participation and was unconstitutional.
Former CEO Seeks Kes5.9B From Government For Wrongful Detention 41 Years Ago
Francis Simiyu wants the court to award him the Kes 5 billion claiming malicious arrest, prosecution, conviction and sentencing in connection with theft of more than Kes 3 million from his employer.
Francis Simiyu wants the court to award him the Kes 5 billion claiming malicious arrest, prosecution, conviction and sentencing in connection with theft of more than Kes 3 million from his employer.
Gachagua In Court For The Hearing Of Suit Seeking To Halt Impeachment
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has arrived at the Milimani Law Courts for the inter-partes hearing concerning his impeachment
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has arrived at the Milimani Law Courts for the inter-partes hearing concerning his impeachment
High Court Suspends Rigathi Gachagua’s Senate impeachment
High Court judge Justice Chacha Mwita has now directed the Chief Justice to appoint a bench to hear the petition.
High Court judge Justice Chacha Mwita has now directed the Chief Justice to appoint a bench to hear the petition.
High Court Declines To Stop Gachagua’s Impeachment Hearing
The High Court of Kenya in Nairobi has declined to stop DP Gachagua's impeachment hearing by the senate
The High Court of Kenya in Nairobi has declined to stop DP Gachagua's impeachment hearing by the senate
Court Declines To Stop DP Gachagua’s Impeachment Process
High Court judge Justice Bahati Mwamuye directed the matter filed by Cleopas Malalah to be placed before the Presiding Judge, Chacha Mwita, for further directions.
High Court judge Justice Bahati Mwamuye directed the matter filed by Cleopas Malalah to be placed before the Presiding Judge, Chacha Mwita, for further directions.
High Court Declines To Stop Public Participation On Gachagua’s Impeachment
This is after Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua filed an urgent application in court seeking orders to stop the exercise due to a lack of legislative procedure.
This is after Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua filed an urgent application in court seeking orders to stop the exercise due to a lack of legislative procedure.
Court Dismisses Ex-Murang’a Governor Wa Iria bid To Be Charged In Anti-Corruption Court
Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria has lost a High Court petition aimed at blocking the Director of Public Prosecutions from charging him and others in the Anti-Corruption Court
Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria has lost a High Court petition aimed at blocking the Director of Public Prosecutions from charging him and others in the Anti-Corruption Court
Court Declines Third Attempt To Stop Gachagua’s Impeachment
Caroline Wambui Mwangi filed the petition against the Senate and National Assembly, seeking to stop the impeachment process.
Caroline Wambui Mwangi filed the petition against the Senate and National Assembly, seeking to stop the impeachment process.
Court Suspends Meru Governor Impeachment Proceedings After Disruption
Court has ordered has ordered the Director of Criminal Investigations to track down and arrest a Meru resident who disrupted today's virtual court proceedings by calling for Kawira's removal from office
Court has ordered has ordered the Director of Criminal Investigations to track down and arrest a Meru resident who disrupted today's virtual court proceedings by calling for Kawira's removal from office
A Three-Judge Bench Declares NG-CDF Unconstitutional
Justices Kanyi Kimondo, Mugure Thande, and Roselyne Aburili declared stated that the fund and all its projects, programs, and activities shall cease to operate on June 30, 2026.
Justices Kanyi Kimondo, Mugure Thande, and Roselyne Aburili declared stated that the fund and all its projects, programs, and activities shall cease to operate on June 30, 2026.
