Kenyan case law

Kalya v Republic (Petition E280 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 6702 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The sentence imposed is not unconstitutional as it was arrived at within the trial court's discretion and the prosecution did not apply for enhancement.

Law Society of Kenya v County Government of Nairobi & 9 others (Constitutional Petition E449 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 6736 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

Protective Security Industry Association v Mohammed & 2 others (Petition E047 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 6763 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

Lala v Director of Public Prosecution (Constitutional Petition E102 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 6766 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

Enterprises & another v Superloop Limited & 9 others (Petition E412 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 6816 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

African Centre for Peace and Human Rights v Attorney General & 4 others (Constitutional Petition E004 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 6426 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

Mwangi v University of Nairobi Students Association Independent Electoral Commission & another (Petition 177 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 6310 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (12 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Petition is dismissed as it does not offend the Doctrine of Exhaustion and the Petitioner's rights were not violated.

Wamboka v Speaker, National Assembly & another (Constitutional Petition E259 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 6292 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (11 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court orders a conservatory suspension of the petitioner's suspension pending the inquiry by the Committee of Powers and Privileges.

Masai v National Housing Corporation & 3 others (Constitutional Petition E290 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 6248 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (11 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The High Court is devoid of jurisdiction to hear and determine the petition.

Leli v Coptic Mission Hospital (Constitutional Petition E287 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 6302 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (11 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court denied the petitioner's request for an interim conservatory order, stating that the right to personal liberty is fundamental and that the hospital should not be compelled to discharge the petitioner without a full hearing.

Matheka v County Government of Makueni & another (Constitutional Petition E016 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1251 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the Petitioner's claim as he failed to appeal to the Public Service Commission and the promotion was based on the requirement of practicing as a Registrar for 2 years after attaining a Master's degree.

2NK Sacco Society Limited v County Government of Nyeri (Constitutional Petition E8B of 2023) [2026] KEHC 6213 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found that the Petition did not meet the threshold for a constitutional petition and dismissed the Petition.

Solavea v County Government of Machakos & another (Employment and Labour Relations Constitutional Petition E013 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1238 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court ordered the application to be certified as urgent and heard ex parte, and referred the dispute to arbitration.

Independent Medico-legal Unit & another v Longisa County Referral Hospital & 3 others; Kenya Legal and Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDs (KELIN) (Interested Party) (Constitutional Petition E002 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 5723 (KLR) (4 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Petitioners failed to prove negligence on the part of the Respondents and are dismissed.

Mwangi v County Government of Nyandarua (Constitutional Petition E001 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 5837 (KLR) (4 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The petition is premature and cannot proceed in court.

Onkoba t/a Mianga-Ini Bar v Officer Commanding Police Station (OCS) Makongeni - Kiambu County & another (Constitutional Petition E005 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 5641 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ A declaration is issued that the 1st respondent violated the petitioner's constitutional right to fair administrative action, and the petitioner is awarded Kshs 200,000.00 in damages.

Mwandori & 4 others v Kwale International Sugar Company Limited & 6 others; Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI) (Interested Party) (Constitutional Petition 24 of 2021 & Petition 66 of 2015 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELC 2516 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The petitioners failed to prove their ancestral claim to the suit properties to the required standard of proof.

Kihingu v Attorney General (Petition 145 of 2018) [2026] KEHC 5631 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court dismissed the Petition due to inordinate delay.

Osiemo v Cabinet Secretary for Transport & 3 others (Petition 1 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 5662 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found the Petition did not meet the precision threshold in pleading a Constitutional Petition.

Okoiti v Samboja & 2 others (Petition E078 of 2020) [2026] KEHC 5498 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court dismisses the Petition, finding that the Petition is an electoral dispute and lacks jurisdiction to entertain it.

Ogolla & 3 others v Registrar of Political Parties & 6 others (Petition E402 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 5497 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ This Court declares that Respondents violated Articles 10, 35, 36, 38, and 91 of the Constitution and Section 34(d) of the Political Parties Act 2011 and Section 26 of the Data Protection Act 2019.

Karewa & another v Modern Coast Bus Limited & 2 others (Constitutional Petition E002 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1197 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the petitioners to pursue the piercing of the corporate veil and orders the named individuals to appear and produce books of accounts.

Kathiori & 2 others v OCS Ishiara Police Station & 4 others (Constitutional Petition E024 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 5709 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The preliminary objection is upheld, and the petition is dismissed.

Road Safety Association of Kenya v Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Roads and Transport & 3 others (Constitutional Petition E008 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4652 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Petition is granted, and an order is issued for the Respondents to publish the RIS and a judicial review order prohibiting the collection of views/comments and drafting of Traffic Rules and Regulations until adequate public participation is done.

Hassan v County Assembly of Isiolo & 3 others (Petition E004 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4445 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (31 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds the respondents guilty of contempt.