Kenyan case law

Gachuki & another v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (Msmes) Development & 3 others (Constitutional Petition E039 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 13080 (KLR) (24 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court declines to grant the interim conservatory relief sought due to lack of proper proof of service and lack of evidence establishing the urgency.

Mlughu & 3 others v Acting Speaker of the County Assembly of Taita Taveta & 2 others (Constitutional Petition E013 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 9571 (KLR) (24 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ Respondents will not be given audience until they purge the contempt.

Kanu (Suing on behalf of and Representing the Subject Nwannekaenvi Nnamdi Kenny Okwu-Kanu) v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government & 4 others (Constitutional Petition E359 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 8967 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (24 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Bill of Rights under the Constitution of Kenya applied to all persons within Kenya, including foreigners, whether their entry was lawful or not. Mr. Kanu's abduction, incommunicado detention, torture, and forcible removal violated his rights to freedom of movement and right to freedom and security of the person.

Matrix Logistics Limited v County Government of Nairobi (Constitutional Petition E286 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 9703 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (24 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the petition with costs.

Omondi & another v Attorney General & 2 others; Ethekon & 7 others (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E269 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 9450 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (24 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court cannot determine the merits of the alleged contempt against persons who are not parties to these proceedings as that would violate their right to a fair hearing.

Rose Esther Muthoni Wamuiya t/a Paradisco Bar and Restaurant v County Government of Kiambu & 10 others (Constitutional Petition E013 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 9631 (KLR) (24 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court cannot issue orders for the release of the goods attached due to the Notice of Preliminary Objection.

Omondi & another v Attorney General & 2 others; Ethekon & 7 others (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E269 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 9451 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (24 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the petitioners have not made out a case to compel the respondents to provide the requested information within 24 hours.

Atieno v Director General, Directorate of Criminal Investigations & 3 others; Change (Interested Party) (Constitutional Petition E014 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 9044 (KLR) (24 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found the petition not premature and granted the requested declarations and injunction.

Metho v Governor Nyandarua & 4 others; Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission & 3 others (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E012 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 8897 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (24 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs.

Laikipia Conservancies Association v County Government of Laikipia & another (Constitutional Petition E001 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 8924 (KLR) (23 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court declares the Laikipia County Finance Act, 2024 unconstitutional and invalid in respect of certain provisions.

Barre v Director-Legal National Registration Bureau & 2 others (Constitutional Petition 388 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 8862 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (20 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter.

Muyesu & another v Attorney General of the Republic of Kenya & 6 others; Wanjigi (Interested Party) (Petition E248 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 9206 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (20 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The petition is taken out of the hearing list and will be mentioned in the new term on 6th October 2025 awaiting directions from the Chief Justice regarding Petition No.216/2025.

Muchiri & another v Attorney General & 6 others; Selection Panel for Appointment of the Chairperson and Members of the Media Council of Kenya (Interested Party) (Constitutional Petition E040 & E23 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEHC 8929 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (20 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the petitioners' arguments as discrimination were positive discrimination allowed by the Constitution.

Gacanja v Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission & another; National Land Commission (Interested Party) (Petition E655 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 8918 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ Court finds Petition improperly before the High Court due to sub judice and res judicata doctrines.

Mungai v Attorney General (Petition E416 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 8544 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ Section 29(c) of the Law of Succession Act is discriminatory and unconstitutional.

Kiusya v County Assembly of Machakos & 36 others (Constitutional Petition E015 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 9134 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is granted, and conservatory orders are issued to restrain the Respondents from interfering with the Petitioner's legal rights as Speaker.

Kamau s/o Beasley Kogi & 2 others v Bungei, Commandant Nairobi Region & 5 others (Petition E418 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 8856 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ A declaration is issued that the use of lethal force for law enforcement purposes is an extreme measure that should be resorted to only when strictly necessary to protect life or prevent serious injury from an imminent threat.

Opande v Director of Criminal Investigations; Media Council of Kenya (Interested Party) (Petition E157 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 8543 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the Respondent's actions violated the Petitioner's constitutional rights and ordered the Respondent to delete the posts and prohibit them from publishing any story or publication touching on the Petitioner or his photos or court cases in which he is a party.

Machayo v Sober Homes Rehabilitation Centre (Petition E036 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 8855 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the Respondent violated the Petitioner's rights to privacy and to information.

Mwebi v Jubilee Health Insurance Limited & 2 others; Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (Interested Party) (Petition E532 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 8600 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court found that the Notice of Preliminary Objection did not meet the set threshold and was not merited.

Harshiv Autospares Hardware and Supplies Limited v Kenya National Highways Authority & 2 others (Constitutional Petition E001 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 9096 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The petition is dismissed as it does not meet the threshold established in the doctrine of exhaustion.

Gacanja v Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission & another; National Land Commission (Interested Party) (Petition E655 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 9807 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds the Petition properly before the High Court, but dismisses the claims due to res judicata.

Asitiba v Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority & 2 others (Petition E103 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 8541 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 June 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Petitioners’ suit oends the doctrine of exhaustion contrary to Article 159(2)(c) of the Constitution.

Karanja v Director of Public Prosecution & another (Constitutional Petition E103 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 8973 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Petition is hereby dismissed in its entirety.

Karanja v Director of Public Prosecution & another (Constitutional Petition E103 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 8891 (KLR) (19 June 2025) (Judgment)