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The petition also challenges the legal route taken, stating that the National Police Service Act does not recognise such directives, but instead requires structured regulations developed jointly by the Cabinet Secretary and the Inspector General.
Justice Nyaundi ruled that public interest cases cannot be ended through private agreements where constitutional issues remain unresolved, especially when broader public rights are involved. The judge directed that the consolidated petitions will proceed to hearing on May 25, 2026.
The institute has given the Controller of Budget 14 days to respond, warning that any disbursement of funds would be unconstitutional.
The petition refers to a 2021 High Court ruling by Justice George Mrima in Okoiti v Judicial Service Commission & others, which found that tribunal appointments by the Executive infringe on the right to a fair hearing. This ruling was later upheld by the Court of Appeal on February 21, 2025.
Kenya’s National Treasury has outlined how a new hybrid Treasury Single Account will operate nationwide, following a watchdog intervention, aiming to improve cash visibility, transparency and efficiency in public finance.
The Treasury now plans to use the old law to push forward the sale of State assets, targeting Sh149 billion in revenue during the 2025/26 financial year through sales including a stake in Safaricom and Kenya Pipeline Compa
Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that while Parliament can continue debating the Bill and even send it to the Senate, it cannot proceed to submit it to the President.
ccording to Katiba Institute, the proposed amendments would introduce a parallel structure for service delivery.
The situation has left many learners waiting for much-needed financial support.
Katiba Institute also wants clarification from the two commissions on whether MPs are considered full-time or part-time employees, a key detail in understanding how allowances are set.
The legal battle began after activist Laban Omusundi and the Katiba Institute filed a petition in February challenging the Controller of Budget’s decision to lift a restriction on bursary allocations to institutions outside county jurisdictions.
