Court of Appeal Stories

Court of Appeal overturns ruling suspending Ruto’s university funding model
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 26, 2025

The Court of Appeal, however, directed the government agencies to notify the stakeholders of the possibility of changes in the course of the hearings...

Why I resigned from the East African Court of Justice - Nyachae
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The decision, according to him, was not an easy one, but it was one he felt necessary for both his personal integrity and the betterment of the East A...

MPs fight to protect CDF funds ahead of court deadline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

The proposed amendment would provide a legal foundation for the funds, ensuring their continuity beyond the High Court's ruling.

Speaker Wetang’ula loses appeal as court upholds Azimio’s majority status
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 21, 2025

Wetang'ula had argued that the ruling had severely disrupted parliamentary operations.

High Court dismisses Wajir MCAs bid to block creation of conservancy
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 20, 2025

They argued that the registration and allocation of land to the conservancy posed a direct threat to the social fabric of the affected communities.

High Court declares ICT PS Kisiang’ani has no powers to decide who gets govt advertising
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

Lawyers and journalists accused Kisiang’ani of monopolising government advertisements to cripple independent media houses financially.

Doctor who saved lives denied treatment at KNH, dies after delayed medical attention
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 19, 2025

Desperate, he turned to a local hospital, but his condition worsened. By the time he was referred back to KNH, it was too late.

Attacks on people with albinism in Tanzania: African court holds government responsible – Why it matters
The Conversation  |  Mar 16, 2025

They are additionally subjected to extreme forms of violence that include killings, abductions, mutilations and infanticide.

Supreme Court declines to lift ban on lawyer Ahmednasir citing legal flaws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

The judges questioned why none of the 15 lawyers employed at Ahmednasir Abdullahi Advocates LLP had sought to challenge the ban themselves.

Five men charged with murder of ‘Molo President’ Richard Otieno
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Investigators are continuing to search for other suspects, including the alleged person responsible for carrying out the murder.

Isaac Mutuma poised to be Meru's next governor after court affirms Mwangaza’s ouster
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Mwangaza, also the bishop of Baite Family Fellowship Church, chose Mutuma as her running mate after "extensive prayer and consultations".

High Court dismisses Meru Governor Mwangaza's petition to overturn her ouster
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 14, 2025

Deputy Governor Isaac Mutuma M'Ethingia may now become the new governor.

Philippines sends ex-President Duterte to ICC over 'drugs war' killings
Reuters  |  Mar 11, 2025

Duterte, 79, could become the first Asian former head of state to go on trial at the ICC.

Completion of four small claims courts in Nairobi stalled despite Judiciary takeover
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

The courts were initially planned under NMS as part of an effort to expand access to justice in low-income areas.

Court told drug and alcohol mix led to rally driver Assad Khan’s fatal injuries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Wahome has maintained that Khan injured himself and that she was not responsible for his death. He died while undergoing treatment at Avenue Hospital.

Tunisia begins trial of prominent opposition leaders on conspiracy charges
Reuters  |  Mar 04, 2025

The opposition leaders arrested in the case accuse Saied of staging a coup in 2021 and say the case is fabricated.

High Court suspends case against Speaker Wetang'ula over Majority Party ruling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

Justice Ngaah noted that the court could not proceed with the contempt application until the Court of Appeal ruled on Wetang’ula’s request for a stay...

Ten key questions that will decide Supreme Court judges' fate in JSC case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

One of the key issues raised is whether the JSC has oversight authority over the Supreme Court.

Axum court dismisses case against schools over hijab ban; students and advocates decry rights violations
Addis Standard  |  Mar 02, 2025

In response, the Axum District Court issued a warrant on January 27, ordering the detention of school officials accused of defying the court’s ruling....

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