Kenyan case law
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Njau & another v County Government of Nyeri & another (Constitutional Petition 17 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 15426 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The High Court cannot issue a stay of execution pending appeal due to the transfer of the case to the Environment and Land Court.
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Gikenyi B v Cabinet Secretary, Interior & National Administration & 4 others; Law Society of Kenya & 4 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E116 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15505 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Petition is dismissed in its entirety.
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Ogogoh v Coast Water Works Development Agency & 8 others; Tsuma & 5 others (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E020 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2957 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court granted the application and ordered the expungement of the documents and the issuance of a permanent injunction.
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Kiiru v Mpala Research Centre (Constitutional Petition E012 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2966 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Interim relief granted, disciplinary process stayed pending rectification of identified flaws
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Othoo v Aga Khan Education Service Kenya & another (Constitutional Petition E108 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2995 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the termination of the Petitioner's contract was lawful due to his violation of the law by administering corporal punishment.
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Makhanu & 3 others v Officer Commanding Station Cherangani Police Station & 5 others; Amagove & another (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E015 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15250 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ This court finds that the provisions of Rule 9 of The Advocates (Practice) Rules cannot apply to prevent the interested parties from being represented by counsel of choice, which is a constitutional right.
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Kimani v Attorney General & another (Constitutional Petition E017 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15622 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Petition is misconceived and improperly before the court.
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Ambassade v Refugee Consortium of Kenya & 5 others (Petition E345 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15370 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Petition satisfies the threshold of a Constitutional Petition.
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Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) v County Government of Uasin Gishu (Constitutional Petition 4 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 3062 (KLR) (29 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Petition is dismissed as moot due to the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the commencement of negotiations for a new one.
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Ndambuki & 2 others (Suing as the Officials of Machakos Matatu Owners Association) & 35 others v Commissioner of Insurance & 11 others; Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) & 7 others (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E019 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15548 (KLR) (29 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Application supported by incompetent affidavit is dismissed
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Chepkwony v Baringo County Assembly & 3 others (Constitutional Petition E006 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15623 (KLR) (29 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the application for conservatory orders, vacated earlier issued conservatory orders, and ordered costs in the cause.
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Rotich & 3 others v Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Education & 2 others; Kabarnet University College & another (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E010 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15543 (KLR) (29 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The 1st intended interested party, Kabarnet University College, is hereby enjoined in these proceedings as Interested Party. The conservatory orders issued on 22nd August 2025 are hereby varied to allow the newly enjoined 1st Interested Party to be heard inter partes on their issuance and continuance.
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Rao v Inspector General of Police & another (Petition E071 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15485 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (28 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the investigation and decision to prosecute Rao were not in violation of his rights and fundamental freedoms, and that the delay was justified due to the victims' medical treatment.
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Oyugi v Teachers Service Commission & 3 others; Kadubo (Interested Party) (Employment and Labour Relations Constitutional Petition E015 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3013 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Intended Interested Party's application does not meet the threshold for joinder applications set out in the case of Francis Kariuki Muruatetu & another vs Republic and 5 others [2016] eKLR.
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Odhiambo v Trustees, Full Gospel Church of Kenya & 2 others (Constitutional Petition E008 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 7409 (KLR) (27 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Preliminary Objection is dismissed with costs to the Petitioner.
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JKR (Father to AKK - Minor) & 2 others v Kenya National Examination Council & 3 others (Constitutional Petition E002 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15021 (KLR) (24 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Petition, along with the Application, are hereby struck out.
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Segero & 8 others v Attorney General & another (Petition 164 of 2014) [2025] KEHC 15309 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (24 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The petitioners were members of the armed forces and their rights were violated.
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Indiazi & 23 others v County Government of Vihiga (Constitutional Petition 8 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 3377 (KLR) (23 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The petition is void and the same is quashed to that extent. The letters and notices of termination issued to the petitioners are declared null and void. The respondent shall retain the petitioners as its employees on the terms and conditions set out in their respective contracts of employment or letters of appointment. The respondent shall pay salary arrears to the petitioners for the pleaded period of 22 months.
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Mutisya v Chief of General Staff Kenya Defence Forces & 3 others (Constitutional Petition 122 of 2016) [2025] KEELRC 2920 (KLR) (23 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found the petition to be properly drawn and presented, and the doctrine of constitutional avoidance does not militate against the petition.
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Muyesu & another v Attorney General & 6 others; Wanjigi (Interested Party) (Petition E248 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 14769 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (23 October 2025) (Directions)
✦ The two petitions will be heard and determined together by a single bench.
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Oyugi v Teachers Service Commission & 3 others; Phd (Interested Party) (Constitutional Petition E015 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3055 (KLR) (23 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The right to appeal is a constitutional right, and post-decision proceedings must be initiated within the boundaries set by the law.
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Musotsi v Football Kenya Federation (Constitutional Petition E011 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15111 (KLR) (21 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the petition and upheld the conservatory orders.
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Mwangombe & 6 others v Rea Vipingo Plantations Ltd & 9 others; Land Registrar Mombasa & 4 others (Interested Parties) (Environment and Land Case E030 of 2023 & Constitutional Petition E014 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEELC 7032 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the defendants' titles valid and orders the plaintiffs to surrender their title documents and cease interfering with the defendants' rights.
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Shimekha v Council of Kaimosi Friends University & 6 others; Public Service Commission & another (Interested Parties); Nandi & another (Intended Interested Party) (Constitutional Petition E004 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 14746 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds that the petitioner failed to disclose material facts and that the Court is functus ocio.
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Mwenje & 18 others v Cabinet Secretary for Defence & 2 others (Petition E632 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 14491 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court dismisses the petitioners' application and directs the issuance of hearing and determination directions.