East African Court of Justice Stories

Boniface Mwangi, Agather Atuhaire sue Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania over torture, illegal deportation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

At the time of the incident, the two had lawfully travelled to Tanzania to observe the treason trial of opposition leader and lawyer Tundu Lissu.

Petition to dissolve Parliament, Senate over gender rule forwarded to CJ Martha Koome
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

The petitioners are seeking the dissolution of both the National Assembly and the Senate, as well as an order compelling political parties to comply w...

Judiciary calls for budget increase, says Sh20 billion deficit crippling functions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya revealed that the Judiciary received Sh22.42 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year against a required Sh43.17 bill...

Legal experts decry Kenya's ‘weaponisation’ of terror laws against Saba Saba protesters
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Legal experts have criticised the government’s decision to charge protest-related suspects with terrorism, calling it an attempt to suppress dissent.

Ex-CJ Maraga accuses Ruto government of weaponising anti-terror laws to silence dissent
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 16, 2025

Speaking after a court session, Maraga stressed that terrorism is a grave offence that should not be exploited as a tool of intimidation, particularly...

Ex-CJ David Maraga defends Gen Z against 'terrorists’ tag, says President William Ruto should resign
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

David Maraga condemned what he termed as the “weaponization of the justice system” against youth who are only exercising their constitutional rights.

Ex-CJ David Maraga confirms 2027 presidential bid, hints at coalition backing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

David Maraga said the most likely option for his presidential bid will be a coalition of parties, although he has not ruled out running under a single...

Ex-CJ David Maraga decries protest deaths, urges urgent human rights training for police
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

EX-CJ David Maraga described the police response on protesters as “shocking” and “devastating”, accusing the government of ignoring its own promises o...

Judicial Council condemns police brutality, demands action on protest gangs
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 15, 2025

NCAJ, chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, expressed deep concern over reports of organised groups inciting violence, looting and destroying propert...

Senate proposes law to allow public recall of nominated MCAs in push for equal accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The Senate Justice and Legal Affairs Committee wants the law to define valid grounds for recall, set out a clear procedure, and designate the institut...

Maraga calls for Ruto’s removal over "gross constitutional violations"
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

Maraga stressed that the country must consider initiating proceedings to remove the President from office, citing growing public discontent and what h...

President William Ruto reinstates Charles Nyachae to Kenya School of Government post
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

Charles Nyachae has been re-appointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya School of Government Council, a role he previously held.

Whistleblowers to get stronger protection, rewards under new bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The proposed law sets stiff penalties for anyone found interfering with the reporting process. Individuals who block investigations or mislead the com...

MPs demand audit of IEBC’s Sh3.9 billion pending bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

JLAC wants the the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to provide detailed supporting documents to establish the authenticity of th...

Rights groups slam Ruto for ordering police to shoot protesters in the legs amid deadly crackdown
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 10, 2025

Haki Yetu Executive Director Peter Kiama has expressed deep concern over Ruto's statement, warning that it could result in emboldening police officers...

Ruto clashes with courts over roadblocks ban, accuses Judiciary of undermining security
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

The President argued that it is unreasonable to deny the police the tools necessary to maintain order, especially when those challenging such measures...

Kenya's crisis not ethnic or generational, but leadership failure, says ex-Chief Justice Maraga
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

Maraga called on Kenyans to begin a process of holding the President accountable for what he termed as gross violations of the Constitution.

Kenya faces crisis as unrest escalates and unimplemented reforms haunt calls for dialogue
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 08, 2025

This week, the wave of violence took a tribal turn when some leaders claimed that the violence is domiciled in Central Kenya, where alleged hired thug...

Chief Justice Koome calls for balance between protest rights, law enforcement
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Koome noted that the country’s democracy is under pressure and called on all stakeholders to act responsibly during this critical period.

Ex-CJ David Maraga slams President William Ruto after armed goons storm KHRC offices
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

The Sunday incident occurred at KHRC’s offices along Gitanga Road, where a press conference had been convened by Kenyan mothers and human rights defen...

CJ Koome appoints bench to hear Sh4.6 trillion case against ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 05, 2025

The petition seeks to hold President Uhuru and key officials in his administration legally liable for the Sh4.6 trillion debt accumulated between the...

Havi challenges bench hearing ouster of Supreme Court judges, seeks disqualification
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 05, 2025

In his application, Havi cites a conflict of interest and lack of impartiality, arguing that the judges were appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome,...

Ex-CJ David Maraga rubbishes 'Ruto project' tag, denies eying AG role
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 04, 2025

In a statement following the brutal murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, Maraga declared that the ruling Kenya Kwanza regime was no longer fit...

Police reforms group defends blogger Ndiang'ui Kinyagia, blames DCI for forcing him into hiding
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2025

Lawyer Wahome Thuku confirmed that the IT expert had been in hiding since June 20, stating that he feared for his life after learning that DCI officer...

Court bars police from arresting blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia after court appearance
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 03, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita also ordered that any statement from Kinyagia be recorded only in the presence of his lawyer. The matter will be heard on July 18...

Missing blogger Ndiang'ui Kinyagia appears in court
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2025

The tense wait came to an emotional end in a Nairobi courtroom when Kinyangia appeared safe and alive, prompting his mother to break down in tears as...

High Court upholds orders blocking transfer of public seal from Attorney General’s office
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 02, 2025

The rationale for making the Attorney General the custodian of the public seal was to ensure prior approval in key public decisions, to prevent its im...

Muturi warns Kenya sliding into authoritarianism over rising abductions by security agencies
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 02, 2025

Muturi raised concerns that security agencies, especially the DCI, have abandoned legal procedures and are instead relying on fear and brute force.

Ex-Interior CS Fred Matiang’i distances himself from River Yala killings, calls for public inquest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

Matiang’i said once the bodies were reported, he and other top security officials demanded an inquest and tasked the then Inspector General of Police...

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