A landmark ruling by the Environment and Land Court has dealt a significant blow to Kakuzi PLC, paving the way for the restitution of 3,200 acres of ancestral land to claimants in Makuyu, Murang’a County. In the judgment delivered by Maxwell Gicheru, the court lifted interim orders that had temporarily protected Kakuzi’s land holdings, effectively…
Chief Justice on January 12, 2026 presided over the swearing-in of Mr. Ali Abdullahi Surraw as the new Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), following a competitive and merit-based recruitment process. In her remarks, the Chief Justice congratulated Mr. Surraw on his appointment, describing it as a significant…
GARISSA, Kenya, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – The Judiciary, in collaboration with the Prisons and Correctional Services, has launched a nationwide prison decongestion initiative aimed at promoting justice, rehabilitation, and humane treatment of offenders. The program was formally rolled out at Garissa G.K. Prison, where 18 inmates were released to serve the remainder of their…
Nairobi, Kenya – August 27, 2025 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has hailed the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, as a transformative framework that continues to shape governance, strengthen human rights, and enhance accountability in the country. Speaking during the 15th anniversary of the Constitution, at a Katiba Day event organized by the Nation Media Group,…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino during a press briefing on justice reforms. By Wendy Sheilla Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called for the removal of criminal records for Kenyans convicted of petty offences, arguing that the justice system should rehabilitate offenders rather than condemn them to a lifetime of stigma. Speaking to the press,…
By Wendy Sheilla Mombasa Law Society Treasury has urged members of the legal profession to remain vigilant in defending constitutionalism and upholding the rule of law, warning that the country faces a period of heightened political tension that could see increased violations of human rights. Speaking in Diani during the Law Society of…
The Treasurer of the Mombasa Law Society and the Coast Branch of the Law Society of Kenya has underscored the need to uphold constitutionalism and the rule of law amid rising political temperatures in the country. Speaking in Diani during the Law Society of Kenya’s annual conference, which runs from August 12 to 16, the…
The High Court has issued a conservatory order stopping the swearing-in of four newly appointed members of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) board, pending the outcome of a petition challenging the legality of their appointments. Justice L.N. Mugambi issued the orders following an urgent application seeking to suspend the appointments made by Cabinet Secretary…
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ruled in favour of former Isiolo County Chief Officer for Agriculture, Salad Tutana, declaring his dismissal unlawful and awarding him KSh 2.5 million in compensation. Justice Onesmus Makau, in a decision that underscores the importance of due process in public service employment, found that Governor Abdi Guyo acted…
The Judiciary has voiced deep concern over recent incidents of police brutality and violence during public protests, urging accountability and adherence to the rule of law. In a statement issued by Judiciary Spokesperson Hon. Paul Ndemo, the institution extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Albert Ojwang and wished a swift recovery to all those…
