Kenyan case law
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Masinde & 2 others v National Transport and Safety Authority & 2 others (Constitutional Petition E01O of 2026) [2026] KEHC 4338 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court orders the transfer of the petition from Eldoret to the Milimani Constitutional and Human Rights Division.
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Mutamba v Governor, Trans-Nzoia County & another (Constitutional Petition 9 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 4540 (KLR) (27 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismissed the petition, finding that the Governor acted within his powers under the County Government Act and that the committee's mandate was legitimate.
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Murango & another v Mbadi, the Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury and Planning & 7 others (Constitutional Petition E009 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4022 (KLR) (27 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court has jurisdiction to consider the variation application and the 3rd Respondent meets the threshold for variation of orders.
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Wainaina & another (Suing for and on Behalf of the Bachelor of Clinical Medicine Graduates Association) v Clinical Officers Council of Kenya & 3 others (Petition E258 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 3914 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (26 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court should allow the joinder of the proposed interested party as an interested party.
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Chege v Shollei (Petition E382 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 3911 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (26 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found the Petition does not raise constitutional questions and thus should not be litigated as such.
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Awino v Mohamed & another; Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (Interested Party) (Petition E441 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 3950 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (26 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court has jurisdiction to entertain the Petition
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Mutinda v Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions & 3 others (Petition E212 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 3999 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (26 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the Petition does not raise a constitutional question and thus did not entertain the dispute.
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Magachi & another v Nairobi Club & another (Petition E229 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 3915 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (26 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court held that the Petitioners did not exhaust the 1st Respondent’s internal dispute resolution mechanisms before filing this suit.
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Kiptala v Cabinet Secretary for Lands & Housing & 2 others (Constitutional Petition E004 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1861 (KLR) (26 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The petition has no merit as the petitioner's interests are subsumed in those of his father, and he was represented by his father in the objection proceedings.
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Tirito v Murage t/a Murage Juma and Company Advocates (Petition E129 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 3998 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (26 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court declines to take up jurisdiction in the matter on account of the doctrine of exhaustion of remedies.
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Gachoka & another v Cabinet Secretary, National Treasurey and Economic Planning & 6 others (Constitutional Petition E051 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 3894 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (23 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court has been informed that the Attorney General has served all the parties with the notice and pleadings.
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Odhiambo & another v Attorney General & another (Petition E290 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 3809 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that a person's phone number does not constitute digital identity and that reassignment of phone numbers does not violate the right to privacy.
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Masitsa v OCS, Mudete Police Station & 8 others (Constitutional Petition E004 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 3777 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ Petitioner's Petition dated 13th May 2024 and filed on 14th May 2024 was not merited and the same be and is hereby dismissed.
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Bonaya v Clerk, County Assembly of Isiolo & 2 others (Petition E009 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4147 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is struck off as any order issued on this issue would be purely academic.
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Okoiti & 2 others v Kenya Railways Corporation & 9 others; Sikalieh (Suing on Behalf of Karen Langata District Association) & 2 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E843 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 3862 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the application and denied the conservatory orders
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Okoiti & 2 others v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health & 12 others; Law Society of Kenya & 7 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E513 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 3972 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds the statutory and regulatory architecture of SHIF to be constitutionally sound.
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Sang v Sotik Tea Company Ltd & 76 others (Constitutional Petition E006 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 3743 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The High Court has no jurisdiction to determine the Petition, which is reserved for the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
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Oversight Lab & 35 others v Senate & 3 others (Petition E573 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4641 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the petition does not disclose a ripe or justiciable dispute and thus does not have jurisdiction to entertain the petition.
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Jamini Agency Limited v National Land Commission & 9 others (Constitutional Petition E004 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1634 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Petition is procedurally competent, the suit property is unalienated public land, the State's reallocation was unlawful, and the Petitioner has established its case.
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Kibagendi v National Assembly & 2 others (Petition E113 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 3974 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Petitioner's suspension was procedurally defective and lacked merit, and the Court dismisses the Petition and Application.
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Onduko v Squier & another (Constitutional Petition E138 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4642 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds and holds that the Petition is properly before it, and is not barred by either the doctrine of constitutional avoidance or the doctrine of exhaustion.
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Oroko v Nyabaro & 2 others (Constitutional Petition E001 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 4502 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The resolutions are unconstitutional, null and void; the Petitioner's appointment remains valid unless terminated; a permanent injunction is issued restraining interference with her tenure; costs are awarded to the Petitioner
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Hussein & another v Golicha & 2 others (Constitutional Petition E011, E012 & E013 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEHC 4036 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Preliminary Objections are not competent and should be dismissed
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Kiragu v Chuka University (Constitutional Petition E001 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 3493 (KLR) (17 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismissed the Respondent's preliminary objection on jurisdiction and held that the Petitioner's constitutional petition was procedurally correct.
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County Government of Kiambu & another v Kururia (Constitutional Petition E073 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 4027 (KLR) (16 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court directs the Petitioners/Applicants to serve the Respondent and file the Affidavit of Service by close of business today, enabling the Respondent to file and serve his response within seven (7) days from the date of service.