Court Demands Answers on MP Recall Block!
The High Court ordered the IEBC and Parliament to explain within seven days why the MPs’ recall process is blocked, while denying voters an immediate order to proceed with recalling their legislators.
High Court Declares Kenya’s 2.75% SHIF Deduction Illegal
Samidoh Faces Desertion Allegations Amid Court Ruling
The High Court granted Mugithi star and police officer Samuel Muchoki, alias Samidoh, anticipatory bail of Sh200,000, halting his arrest over alleged desertion of duty, with orders to deposit his passport.
Read MoreHigh Court Invalidates Mandatory Phone IMEI Registration
The High Court ruled that mandatory IMEI registration for phones is unconstitutional, citing violations of privacy rights and risks of unchecked State surveillance.
Read MoreHigh Court Bars Inspector General Kanja from Erecting Nairobi CBD Roadblocks During Protests
The High Court in Nairobi issued conservatory orders restraining Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja from setting up roadblocks in the Central Business District during protests, citing violations of constitutional rights to assembly and movement.
Read MoreHigh Court Petition Seeks Two-Term Limit for MPs and MCAs to Bolster Democracy
Nakuru activist Laban Omusundi petitioned the High Court to impose a two-term limit on MPs and MCAs, arguing that prolonged tenures undermine good governance and democracy, sparking a national debate on leadership renewal.
Read MoreKenya Faces Constitutional Crisis Over Delayed IEBC Boundary Review for 2027 Election
Kenya risks a constitutional crisis that could nullify the 2027 General Election if the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission fails to review constituency boundaries by the overdue March 2024 deadline, prompting urgent calls for action.
Read MoreHigh Court Suspends CA’s Ban on Live Protest Coverage in Kenya
Justice Chacha Mwita of the High Court suspended the Communications Authority of Kenya’s directive banning live protest coverage, ordering immediate restoration of media signals and threatening prosecution for non-compliance.
Read MoreKatiba Institute Challenges Police Barricades in Nairobi CBD at High Court
Katiba Institute filed a High Court petition challenging the police’s use of barbed wire and blockades to seal off Nairobi’s CBD, arguing the measures violate constitutional rights to assembly and movement amid Gen Z protests.
Read MoreHigh Court Strikes Down 2.75% SHIF Deduction as Illegal Double Taxation
A detailed examination of the High Court’s ruling declaring the 2.75% SHIF deduction from gross income illegal, citing double taxation and violations of Kenya’s income tax law.
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