Kenyan case law
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Muinde v Inspector General of Police & 2 others (Petition E026 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12826 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (10 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the petitioner has met the threshold for the grant of Conservatory Orders and extends the interim orders to 20th February, 2025.
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Nzuki v Ministry of Environment & 3 others; Alcohol Beverages Association of Kenya & 5 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E231 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 13418 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (10 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court found that the 5th Respondent's Preliminary Objection raises a jurisdictional issue and that the High Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the present Petition.
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Law Society of Kenya & another v Mutayi & 4 others (Constitutional Petition E303 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 12891 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (10 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The adavits should not be struck out
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Koto, Speaker of the County Assembly of Isiolo & 9 others v County Assembly of Isiolo & 5 others; Government Printer & another (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E007 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12464 (KLR) (Civ) (9 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Section 134 of the PFMA is applicable and the County Assembly has authorized the withdrawal of 50% of the budget estimates.
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Ragen (Suing on his own Capacity, in the Public Interest and on behalf of Mwaani Boys Secondary School Parents) v Board of Management of Mwaani Boys Secondary School & 4 others (Constitutional Petition E010 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 12440 (KLR) (29 August 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court orders should not be set aside, as the Respondents failed to comply with court directions and have not brought any evidence to support the demand for Kshs 5,000 from each student.
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Estate Sonrisa Limited v Leperes & 2 others (Petition E557 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12266 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (29 August 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is ripe for summary determination and the petition is certified as raising substantial questions of law.
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Lesingo & 4 others v Kenya Forestry Service & another (Constitutional Petition E014 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 5928 (KLR) (15 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Petition lacks merit and is dismissed with no orders as to costs.
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CV v DI & another (Miscellaneous Petition 004 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12488 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (14 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court ordered the 1st and 2nd Respondents to provide the Petitioner with their Kenyan Identity Cards, her late mother's burial permit and death certificate, and to remove the 2nd Respondent from the Petitioner's birth certificate.
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Two Cousins Distillers Limited v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government & another (Constitutional Petition E434 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 12508 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (14 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The suspension violated Article 47 of the Constitution and the FAAA.
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Sakwa v Directorate of Criminal Investigations & 2 others (Petition E646 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 12460 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (14 August 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Order for bail, Conservatory Order, and costs
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Mugata v Nyaberi & 3 others; Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Interested Party) (Petition E249 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 12505 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (14 August 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court found that the preliminary objection was not properly raised and that the Petitioner’s petition was properly presented.
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Bangbet Limited & another v Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) & another; Betting Control & Licensing Board & another (Interested Parties) (Petition E611 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 17810 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (14 August 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The 2nd Respondent’s Notice of Motion application is dismissed with no order as to costs. The Petitioners’ Notice of Motion application is partially successful in terms of prayers d and g only, and the Conservatory Orders 1 & 2 are confirmed pending full hearing and determination of the Petition.
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Institution of Surveyors of Kenya v National Social Security Fund & another (Petition E251 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12462 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (14 August 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court will determine the preliminary objection on merit.
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Muthoni & another v Commissioner General of Prisons & 2 others (Constitutional Petition 20 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 12163 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (14 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court does not have the power to grant remission to the 1st Petitioner. The power to grant remission lies with the Commissioner General of Prisons.
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Lenana Innovative Solutions Limited & 2 others v WLB Asset II D Pte Ltd & another (Constitutional Petition E078 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 12470 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (14 August 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the Respondents' Notice of Preliminary Objection and Chamber Summons Application, and declines to issue conservatory orders.
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Abdirahman & another v County Governor of Mandera & 4 others; Haji & 2 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E337 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 12499 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (13 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ Public participation under article 10(2)(a) and 174(c) of the Constitution enshrined the principles of openness, accountability and inclusiveness in governance. The delineation of urban boundaries falls squarely within the planning function of county government, a function that must be undertaken in accordance with Article 184(1)(c).
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Riungu v Commission on Administrative Justice & another (Petition E115 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 12461 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (13 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) had the statutory mandate to investigate complaints of refusal or failure by a public body, including the Capital Markets Authority, to furnish information.
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NWM v Monda & 2 others; Cabinet Secretary of Health & another (Interested Parties) (Petition 82 of 2018) [2025] KEHC 11979 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (13 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court considers the Petition to raise a cause of action against the 1st and 3rd Respondent.
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Ochoiki v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health & 3 others (Petition E350 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 12484 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (13 August 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court found that the threshold for the grant of conservatory orders has been met.
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LLN v Pumwani Maternity Hospital (Petition E344 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 11881 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (13 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the Respondent violated the Petitioner's rights under Articles 21(1), 28, 29(j) and 43(1) of the Constitution, and ordered the Respondent to provide compensation for the violation of the Petitioner's fundamental rights and freedoms.
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Orwoba v United Democratic Alliance & another (Petition E284 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 11910 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (13 August 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court found that the Petitioner's application was flawed and that ex parte conservatory orders were obtained irregularly. The court also determined that the Petition and attendant applications constitute an abuse of the court process and should be struck out.
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Mugane & another v Attorney General & 5 others; Malala & 3 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E223 of 2023 & Constitutional Petition E240 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEHC 11912 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (13 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Petitioners' claim lacks merit and should be dismissed.
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Irungu v Director of Public Prosecutions & 4 others; Githinji & 2 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E383 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 11882 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (13 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the Respondents did not abuse their mandates and that the Petitioner is not entitled to the relief sought
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Law Society of Kenya v Director of Public Prosecutions & 4 others (Petition 09 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 11980 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (13 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Petition is dismissed in limine.
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Abey & another v Directorate of Criminal Investigations & another (Petition E613 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 12490 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (13 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the investigations conducted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations violate the Petitioners' constitutional rights and that the court should intervene to secure justice and prevent abuse of power.