Court Reporting

The judiciary is the battlefield for conflicts about laws, which makes court cases an important topic for media. Our ever growing section on court reporting should help journalists, even newcomers, to set out into this field.

Ruto’s National Interest Call Sparks Social Media Debate on Judicial Independence

Nairobi, Nov 4 – President William Ruto’s address at the Supreme Court’s 12th-anniversary conference has sparked a fierce public debate…

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Journalist Wins Sh 3 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Media Council of Kenya

Siaya Oct 10 – In a shocking turn of events, a Kenyan journalist has won a landmark defamation case against…

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Justice for Baby Pendo Marks a Step Toward ICC-Style Accountability in Kenya

Nairobi, Oct 3 – A High Court in Kenya has issued an arrest warrant for senior police officer Mohammed Baa,…

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When Will Government Officials Be Held Accountable for Ignoring Court Orders?

Nairobi, Kenya – In 2017, while nullifying the presidential election, former Chief Justice David Maraga said, “The greatness of any…

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Court’s Landmark Ruling Strengthens Employee Rights

Nairobi, August 2024 – Chief Justice Martha Koome has officially published the Employment and Labour Relations Court (Procedure) Rules, 2024.…

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Katiba Institute Challenges President Kenyatta on Judicial Appointments

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s decision to gazette 34 instead of 40 judges, swear them in, sent mixed reactions in legal circles…

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Governors Under Spotlight Over Corruption

Several current and former Governors have been arraigned in court over corruption related charges, while others are under the radar…

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Covid-19 Speeds Up Digital Judiciary

On August 17, 2020, Adrian Kamotho filed a case at the Constitutional and Human Rights Division [of the High Court]…

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Maslah Courts: Injustice to Somali Women

In July 2020, Kalmoi Shale Ahmed, a Wajir assistant chief was arraigned before a Garissa court and charged with defiling…

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Lobby Groups Advocate for Abolishment of Dowry

Payment of dowry to the bride’s family has largely contributed to women being denied their right to equal share of…

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