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Supreme Court finds CDF illegal

Supreme Court found that the law allowing MPs to manage funds offends division of revenue and public finance law.

By Winfrey Owino 1 day ago

Supreme Court finds CDF illegal

How politicians react to court rulings

How politicians react to court rulings

By Harrison Muriuki 5 days ago

How top court should deal with petitions on presidential election

How top court should deal with petitions on presidential election

By Herman Manyora and Bruno Otiato 10 days ago

Blow for Mike Sonko as Supreme Court seals impeachment case

Blow for Mike Sonko as Supreme Court seals impeachment case

By Brian Okoth 25 days ago

Supreme court dismisses motion seeking to throw out Sonko's impeachment appeal

Court says Sonko did not adhere to the rules which dictate that petitioners should file both electronic and printed versions

By Winfrey Owino 29 days ago

Supreme court dismisses motion seeking to throw out Sonko's impeachment appeal

Give us more time to resolve election petitions- Judge Lenaola

Lenaola said the current 14 days (two weeks) is not enough and needs to be reviewed to give judges quality time to analyze the cases.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Give us more time to resolve election petitions- Judge Lenaola

Leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling

Public figures across the world react to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling banning abortion.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling

Where abortion is still legal in the U.S. after Supreme Court ruling

The first restrictions will take effect in 13 states with so-called trigger laws designed to be enacted once the ruling is struck down.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Where abortion is still legal in the U.S. after Supreme Court ruling

US President Joe Biden says abortion ruling a 'sad day' for Supreme Court and country

"It's a sad day for the court and the country," Biden said in a White House speech.

By Reuters 1 month ago

US President Joe Biden says abortion ruling a 'sad day' for Supreme Court and country

US Supreme Court allows citizens to carry guns in public

"I think this opinion is going to lead to a tremendous amount of litigation over the constitutionality of gun restrictions," said Adam Winkler.

By Reuters 1 month ago

US Supreme Court allows citizens to carry guns in public

U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade abortion landmark

The court, in a 6-3 ruling powered by its conservative majority, upheld a Republican-backed Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks.

By Reuters 1 month ago

U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade abortion landmark

Court bars JSC from recruiting new judges as CJ Koome appeals swearing-in order

Meanwhile, Justice Koome has filed an appeal challenging an order by three judges to bypass President Kenyatta and swear in the judges he rejected.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Court bars JSC from recruiting new judges as CJ Koome appeals swearing-in order

Aluochier: The anti-BBI hero cleared to run for MCA in Migori

Isaac Aluochier, an activist who presented a strong case against BBI at the apex court, now hopes to transform that fame into votes.

By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 months ago

Aluochier: The anti-BBI hero cleared to run for MCA in Migori

Civil society group takes BBI fight to the East Africa Court of Justice

According to the Supreme Court, both the High Court and Court of Appeal were wrong in importing foreign precedents to make it impossible to amend the Constitution.

By Paul Ogemba 2 months ago

Civil society group takes BBI fight to the East Africa Court of Justice

It is wrong to gag lawyers from commenting on presidential petitions

One of the transformative features of our constitution is its emphasis on ‘the people’ as the source of power and authority that all appointed and elected persons hold.

By Demas Kiprono 2 months ago

It is wrong to gag lawyers from commenting on presidential petitions

Servers were opened, 'reveals' IEBC commissioner Justus Nyangaya

During an interview with KTN’s Sophia Wanuna, Nyang’aya confirmed that IEBC complied with Supreme Court’s order to open the servers.

By Mate Tongola 2 months ago

Servers were opened, 'reveals' IEBC commissioner Justus Nyangaya

With goodwill, the Judiciary can break cycle of electoral violence

Kenya’s democracy cannot function effectively if its public officials, including its judges, serve as representatives of their ethnic groups.

By John Mukum Mbaku, The Conversation 2 months ago

With goodwill, the Judiciary can break cycle of electoral violence

Ex-Britam bosses to face trial over Sh1.1b 'theft'

Former directors have been battling to stop the prosecution for eight years. Dispute started in 2014 when the four resigned and started Cytton Investments Limited.

By Paul Ogemba 2 months ago

Ex-Britam bosses to face trial over Sh1.1b 'theft'

Abortion bill fails in U.S. Senate

All 50 Republicans voted to block the bill. They were joined by one Democrat, Senator Joe Manchin.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Abortion bill fails in U.S. Senate

The making of jurisprudence with clarity and firmness

As much as their opinions were varied, a clear thread of jurisprudence was emerging that firmly established clear points of law and interpretation of the constitution.

By Koki Muli 4 months ago

The making of jurisprudence with clarity and firmness

Kenyan leaders react to approval of black woman to US high court

The 51-year-old Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has two degrees from Harvard University. As Justice in waiting, she is set to replace Justice Stephen G. Breyer upon his retirement.

By Nancy Nzau 4 months ago

Kenyan leaders react to approval of black woman to US high court

Address Chief Justice Martha Koome’s safety fears

Fears by Chief Justice Martha Koome that the Supreme Court’s roof is on the verge of collapse deserve urgent attention.

By Editorial 4 months ago

Address Chief Justice Martha Koome’s safety fears

Senate confirms Jackson as first Black woman on U.S. Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Senate confirms Jackson as first Black woman on U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court roof, ablution block not safe, says CJ Koome

Judges and Judiciary staff working in the Supreme Court are at risk after part of the building was declared unsafe by an architect.

By Joakim Bwana 4 months ago

Supreme Court roof, ablution block not safe, says CJ Koome

Explainer: Why Supreme Court threw out Basic structure doctrine in BBI case

The issue of amendable and non-amendable clauses of the constitution is a tower of babel. Worldwide and even locally no one seems to agree on what it is and if it can be applied.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Explainer: Why Supreme Court threw out Basic structure doctrine in BBI case

IEBC big winner in Supreme Court verdict on BBI

Six judges held that after four commissioners left IEBC ought to have sought more since the number ought to be more than half.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

IEBC big winner in Supreme Court verdict on BBI

BBI judgment was a win for Judiciary more than it was for politicians

The BBI judgment did its best to prove wrong those people who portend to predict judicial outcomes.

By Macharia Munene 4 months ago

BBI judgment was a win for Judiciary more than it was for politicians

After BBI judgement, eyes shift to the Judiciary's next big test

It is four months before Kenyans go to a hotly contested presidential election, which could eventually have to be decided by the courts.

By Allan Mungai 4 months ago

After BBI judgement, eyes shift to the Judiciary's next big test

BBI journey to the Supreme Court was rocky from the start

The basic structure doctrine being out of the way, and being guided on what to do, the BBI proponents may gather steam again and restart the process.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

BBI journey to the Supreme Court was rocky from the start

After judgement, questions arise on cost of the BBI initiative

Critics want its promoters led by Uhuru and Raila investigated for wasting public money as DP Ruto claims the exercise cost taxpayers Sh10 billion.

By Dominic Omondi 4 months ago

After judgement, questions arise on cost of the BBI initiative

With fall of BBI, Uhuru and Raila must ask hard questions

Future generations will read about this season as the age in which the Kenyan Judiciary found its feet, courtesy of the 2010 Constitution.

By Barrack Muluka 4 months ago

With fall of BBI, Uhuru and Raila must ask hard questions

Supreme Court verdict on BBI raises political and legal issues

Not long ago in our history, and not too far from our borders even now, judges would be in hiding after delivering such a judgement.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

Supreme Court verdict on BBI raises political and legal issues

We’re moving to Parliament to have BBI funds audited, Ruto and team say

The Supreme Court on Thursday, March 31, threw out the BBI reforms.

By Brian Okoth 4 months ago

We’re moving to Parliament to have BBI funds audited, Ruto and team say

CJ Martha Koome takes swipe at three lawyers for attacks on Supreme Court judges

Chief Justice Martha Koome yesterday pushed back at criticism that was levelled at the Supreme Court ahead of the judges decision on the BBI.

By Allan Mungai 4 months ago

CJ Martha Koome takes swipe at three lawyers for attacks on Supreme Court judges

Justice Lenaola: Uhuru did not kickstart the BBI process

Supreme Court judge Isaac Lenaola ruled that a president cannot initiate a popular initiative, but noted that Uhuru Kenyatta had no hand in the BBI.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Justice Lenaola: Uhuru did not kickstart the BBI process

Minority have their voices heard in the dissenting views of judges

Just like all democracies where minority have their say and the majority have their way, the Supreme Court verdict on the Building Bridges Initiative.

By Paul Ogemba 4 months ago

Minority have their voices heard in the dissenting views of judges

BBI verdict: Uhuru, Raila camp vows fight is not over

The final nail on the BBI coffin set proponents and detractors of the controversial Bill mourning and celebrating in equal measure.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

BBI verdict: Uhuru, Raila camp vows fight is not over

Mwilu: Push for IEBC to create 70 new regions illegal

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu yesterday said that the Constitution has a basic structure.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Mwilu: Push for IEBC to create 70 new regions illegal

Supreme Court judges declare the BBI process unconstitutional

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s involvement in the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) dealt a major blow to the plan to amend the Constitution.

By Paul Ogemba 4 months ago

Supreme Court judges declare the BBI process unconstitutional

Raila on BBI verdict: We live to fight another day

The ruling by a seven-bench judge put a stop to the push to change the constitution

By Elvince Joshua 4 months ago

Raila on BBI verdict: We live to fight another day

Senior politicians, lawyers react to BBI judgement

A seven-bench judge on March 31 delivered a ruling that put a final stop to the constitutional change push

By Elvince Joshua 4 months ago

Senior politicians, lawyers react to BBI judgement

DP Ruto: Finally, BBI verdict brings an end to political conmanship

Deputy President William Ruto has said today’s Supreme Court verdict marks an end to the collapse of the BBI.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

DP Ruto: Finally, BBI verdict brings an end to political conmanship

BBI Verdict: CJ Koome calls out lawyers Ahmednasir, Havi and Esther Ang’awa

While delivering the supreme verdict on BBI fate, CJ Koome said some of the comments made by the lawyers bordered on “intimidation”.

By George Maringa 4 months ago

BBI Verdict: CJ Koome calls out lawyers Ahmednasir, Havi and Esther Ang’awa

BBI final verdict: What Philomena Mwilu said

DCJ Philomena Mwilu ruled that the president cannot directly initiate amendments to the constitution.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

BBI final verdict: What Philomena Mwilu said

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