Kenyan case law

In re HBM (A Minor) (Petition 227 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 19408 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (10 April 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court held that the right of access to information under Article 35 of the Constitution is a justiciable and enforceable fundamental right, binding upon all State organs and public bodies.

Ibrahim v Judicial Service Commission & another; Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association & another (Interested Parties) (Petition E089 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 4735 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (10 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court found that the 2nd Interested Party’s twin Preliminary Objections raised pure questions of law that must be determined in terms of jurisdiction.

John Major Mukenya v Clerk County Assembly of Bungoma & another; Wekesa & 5 others (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition 3 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 4721 (KLR) (10 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant is granted orders as sought in the application dated 8.7.2024. The applicant is awarded costs.

Law Society of Kenya & 7 others v Inspector General of Police & 8 others; Independent Police Oversight Authority & 9 others (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E714 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 4613 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (10 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds the prayers in the Notice of Motion Application without merit and dismisses them.

Katiba Institute v Parliament of the Republic of Kenya & another (Petition E280 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 4609 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (10 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The petition is not moot.

Benjamin v Attorney General & 6 others; Maraga & 23 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E048 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 4645 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (10 April 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the President's decision was unconstitutional as it exceeded the authority vested by the Constitution and violated constitutional principles.

Barasa v AIC Kijabe Hospital (Constitutional Petition E008 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 4677 (KLR) (9 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Notice of Motion application dated 18th February, 2025 is dismissed for non-attendance by either party.

Mobile Pay Limited v Governor, Central Bank of Kenya & another (Constitutional Petition E028 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 4713 (KLR) (9 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court declines the Respondent's request for cross-examination and directs that the petition proceed based on written submissions.

Njapit & 9 others v Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government & 3 others (Constitutional Petition E001 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 4770 (KLR) (9 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court has not granted the conservatory orders.

County Assemblies’ Forum v Attorney General & others (Constitutional Petition E001 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 4706 (KLR) (8 April 2025) (Ruling)

Githii v County Government of Nyeri; Mwangi & another (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E016 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 4416 (KLR) (8 April 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the public participation in the Bill was not contrary to the Constitution and thus the Bill is not unconstitutional, null and void.

Law Society of Kenya (Suing as the Next Friend of and on Behalf of DMM & BNM) v Chief Registrar of the Judiciary & 4 others (Constitutional Petition E003 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 4690 (KLR) (8 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court restrains the respondents from disclosing the identities of the minors BNM and DMM in court records, documents, or public proceedings.

JAK v SWW (Constitutional Petition E532 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 5232 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (8 April 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Petitioner's supporting affidavits were not properly sworn and are therefore defective.

Aperera v Officer Commanding Langata Police Station & 2 others; Maina (Interested Party) (Constitutional Petition E008 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 4472 (KLR) (8 April 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the petition as the Respondents have not filed a response and the petition is premature.

County Government of Kiambu v Enchanting Construction Company Ltd & 8 others (Constitutional Petition E025 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 4707 (KLR) (8 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court ordered the contempt application and preliminary objection to be heard first, and granted the substitution of the 1st Respondent's name with its registered corporate name.

Burn Manufacturing USA LLC v Kenya Revenue Authority (Constitutional Petition E042 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 4698 (KLR) (7 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The suit is withdrawn with costs to the Respondent.

Gatu & another (Suing as the administrators of the Estate of Isaak Gatu alias Isaac Gatu alias Isaack Gatu - Deceased) v Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) & another (Constitutional Petition E005 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 3273 (KLR) (7 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds the petition proper and has original jurisdiction to determine the dispute.

Metho v Governor Nyandarua & 4 others; Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission & 3 others (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E012 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 4361 (KLR) (Civ) (7 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The petition and preliminary objection are struck out and the matter is to be addressed in Nyahururu High Court Miscellaneous Application No. 023 of 2024.

Kenya Narional Federation of Sugar Cane Farmers v Transmara Sugar Company Limited (Constitutional Petition E001 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 4787 (KLR) (4 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court awards costs to the respondent but will be taxed at a lower scale under the Advocate Remuneration Order in force.

Solanki v Nairobi Gymkhana & another (Petition E480 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 4387 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (4 April 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds that the petitioner is not entitled to the reliefs sought due to the failure to adhere to due process.

Okoiti v Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury & 5 others (Petition 337 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 4444 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (4 April 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court declared the exemption unconstitutional and invalid, stating that the reasons advanced for the exemption served private interests rather than public interest.

Kabugo & 2 others v Njihia & Mwaniki & 4 others (Constitutional Petition E002 of 2025) [2025] KEELC 3250 (KLR) (4 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Petitioners' application is allowed as regards the 1st and 3rd Respondents only.

Luthuli v Canaan Escada Limited & 3 others (Constitutional Petition E334 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 4343 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (3 April 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds that the petition offends the doctrine of exhaustion of remedies and that the Court does not have jurisdiction to hear the petition.

Ancient Inland Seas Limited v County Government of Mombasa & 5 others (Constitutional Petition 40 of 2021) [2025] KEELC 3108 (KLR) (3 April 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Amended Petition is struck out due to the doctrine of constitutional avoidance.

Kenya Human Rights Commission v National Transport and Safety Authority & 2 others (Petition E430 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 4389 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (3 April 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate how the 3rd respondent violated the general public's consumer rights under Article 46 of the Constitution by enacting the impugned Amendments.