In constitutional democracies, judicial independence is not protected by silence—it is protected by distance. Distance from political power, from partisan…
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When Rent Disputes Become Land Wars: Why the Business Premises Rent Tribunal Declined Jurisdiction in Gituku v Waweru
What starts as a simple rent dispute in Nyeri quickly unravels into a high-stakes legal showdown over land ownership—forcing the…
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34 Days to Lose a Home: A Wife, a Loan, and the Land Transfer That Failed the Law
In a dramatic clash between law and timelines, the Environment and Land Court at Thika overturned a judgment that changed…
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High Court Frees Children from Prison: What RC v Republic Means for Kenyan Families
A child never stood before a judge, never heard a sentence read out, yet lived behind prison walls. In RC…
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Court of Appeal Temporarily Stops High Court Orders on Judicial Oversight: What This Means for Kenya
A quiet but powerful decision by the Court of Appeal has temporarily reshaped how judicial accountability works in Kenya. By…
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Who Chooses the Judges Who Decide Our Appeals? Why This JSC Document Matters to Every Kenyan
How are judges who decide Kenya’s most important appeals chosen? In January 2026, the Judicial Service Commission released a detailed…
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When the Taxman Is Always Right: Why a New High Court Case Is Making Kenyans Ask Hard Questions
When a tax assessment lands on your desk, should you be presumed guilty until you prove otherwise? A new constitutional…
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When Ten Years Is Not Enough: Why the DPP Is Appealing the Sentence in the Kajiado Child Sexual Assault Case
The conviction was secured. The facts were proven. Yet justice remains incomplete. In a disturbing Kajiado sexual assault case involving…
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When the Uniform Meets the Dock: Inside the KDF Meth Trafficking Case
“When soldiers sworn to protect the nation stand accused of trafficking drugs worth millions, the courtroom becomes more than a…
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When a Post Becomes a Crime: The Harrison Nyende Mumia Case and the Shrinking Space for Free Expression in Kenya
In Kenya today, a single social media post can be the difference between freedom and a prison cell. A few…
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