The Supreme Court is poised to announce its decision today regarding the constitutional validity of the High Court bench that adjudicated petitions challenging the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. A four-judge bench of the apex court will assess the legality of the three-judge High Court panel that handled
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Gachagua Accuses Ruto of Targeting Chief Justice Martha Koome ahead of 2027 polls
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised serious allegations regarding a purported scheme to remove Chief Justice Martha Koome from her position. Speaking to congregants at the Meru PCEA Church on Sunday, January 26, Gachagua asserted that the current administration, led by President William Ruto, is orchestrating an elaborate plan
Security for Chief Justice Martha Koome reinstated
The security detail for Chief Justice Martha Koome, which was withdrawn on Thursday, has been reinstated following widespread criticism from various sectors of society. Justice Stephen Radido, President of the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA), issued a strong statement on Friday confirming that the officers had been reassigned to the
Chief Justice Martha Koome says her security has been withdrawn
Chief Justice Martha Koome has publicly condemned the government's recent decision to withdraw her security detail, characterizing it as an assault on the Judiciary and her office. In a letter addressed to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Koome expressed her deep concerns regarding this
Kenya Judiciary condemns youth abductions
The Kenya Judiciary has strongly condemned the recent abductions of citizens who have criticized President William Ruto and his administration on social media. In a statement shared on their official social media platforms, the Judiciary emphasized that such actions pose a serious threat to the constitutional rights of Kenyan citizens. “Kenya
Ruto graces the launch of the state of the Judiciary report
President William Ruto today graced the annual state of the judiciary report and used the occasion to address accusations of capturing the operations of the Judiciary. The president has been accused by Azimio La Umoja leader Raila Odinga after Ruto appointed the six judges that were rejected by his predecessor, Uhuru
Supreme Court upholds William Ruto’s election
The Supreme Court of Kenya has thrown out the petition by Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance presidential candidate Raila Odinga and said President Elect William Ruto was validly elected 5th President. The seven judges unanimously upheld the declaration made by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and dismissed the
Issues to be determined by Supreme Court in petition
The Supreme Court of Kenya sitting in Milimani Court has settled on the following nine issues for determination in the ongoing petition against the declaration of William Ruto as President Elect. Whether the technology deployed by IEBC met the standards of integrity, verifiability, transparency to guarantee credibility of results.Whether there was
Supreme Court rules Sonko’s impeachment was valid
The Supreme Court has dismissed former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's appeal challenging his impeachment as Governor by the Nairobi County Assembly and the Senate. The judges led by Chief Justice Martha Koome ruled that the impeachment of the Nairobi Governor was conducted in accordance with the constitution. The Supreme Court ruling comes
