Supreme Court Stories
In a demand letter dated September 16, 2025, and sent by the law firm Ngeri, Omiti and Bush Advocates LLP, Justice Lenaola’s lawyers described the cla...
MPs questioned why the Judiciary continues to set its own allowance rates independently of SRC benchmarks, despite the constitutional mandate that SRC...
The case traces back to 1988 when KCB advanced a loan to Benjoh Amalgamated Ltd, secured by properties owned by the company and a 443-acre coffee esta...
In a recent advisory opinion, the Supreme Court urged political actors to avoid pursuing short-term gains that compromise institutional independence a...
The Supreme Court failed to give its advisory opinion to the electoral commission on the question of extending the already-lapsed boundaries review ti...
In its ruling, the Court noted that the Secretariat, while managing day-to-day operations, cannot undertake substantive duties such as boundary delimi...
The Supreme Court said the honour reflected both the resilience of the Kenyan people and the dedication of judicial officers and staff to safeguarding...
In many jurisdictions, defamation is no longer a crime but a civil matter, enabling victims to seek compensation without risking free expression.
JSC vice-chairperson Isaac Ruto explained that while the commission can discipline judicial staff directly, judges must undergo a tribunal process bef...
Chief Justice Martha Koome said the courts have consistently exercised restraint in interfering with parliamentary business but will not shy away from...
In a ruling by a five-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, the Supreme Court said the powers lie exclusively with the Judicial Service Commi...
The petition, filed by lawyer Dr Owiso Owiso, human rights activist Khelef Khalifa, and Ashioya Biko, sought leave to have the court hear the matter,...
LSK appointed advocate Wilfred Nderitu told Justice Chacha Mwita that mediation efforts had failed to gain traction and prospects of a resolution rema...
Among the major projects planned for the reporting period were the construction of a new Supreme Court building, a new Court of Appeal Complex, and 15...
Justice Ndung'u warned that signs of political tension are already emerging on social media, where possible electoral offences such as hate speech and...
Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya revealed that the Judiciary received Sh22.42 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year against a required Sh43.17 bill...
Chief Registrar of Judiciary (CRJ) Winfrida Mokaya on Monday skirted around the issue, avoiding confirming that the same was a forced takeover of the...
The break, which will run for six weeks, is part of the Judiciary’s official calendar and is provided for under the Constitution, the Supreme Court Ac...
In his application, Havi cites a conflict of interest and lack of impartiality, arguing that the judges were appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome,...
The Supreme Court found that the procurement process that KPA used breached Articles 10(2)(c), 201(a), and 227(1) of the Constitution, which enshrine...
FIDA is challenging the legality and constitutionality of the process initiated by the JSC, warning that it could result in the unprecedented removal...
Raila says the petition is an abuse of the court process and should be struck out, arguing that the Supreme Court lacks jurisdiction to handle the cas...
Additionally, the court extended conservatory orders barring the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) from proceeding with the removal petitions until th...
The petitions were filed by former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi and 15 others.
The NG-CDF has faced legal challenges over the years, with critics arguing that it encroaches on county governments' roles.
Under the Bill, serving judges will be placed under a Defined Benefit system, which guarantees them fixed monthly pensions upon retirement.
The bench will be tasked with determining issues raised by the Supreme Court judges against the JSC, which emanate from the JSC's intention to investi...
The judges said that prescribing a specific number of years to represent life imprisonment would be overstepping judicial boundaries.
Tuju explains why he's upset with the Supreme Court Judges and why his pursuit is in good faith, devoid of political intentions whatsoever.
