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The case was certified as urgent by Justice David Mburu on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with the court directing that the petition and accompanying application be served on the respondents within three days.
Kihika is a central figure in the probe into allegations of forced disappearances involving young fishermen at Lake Nakuru National Park, but has not taken part in any of the hearings despite being required.
The case has been filed against Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and the Attorney-General.
The commissioner also warned against inflammatory remarks from both political and community leaders, saying such statements could deepen divisions and undermine peace efforts in the county.
At the heart of the petition is the claim that the system creates an additional step after results have already been declared at the constituency level. The petitioners are also contesting the roles assigned to county returning officers and the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, arguing that the current framework weakens the finality of constituency results.
Court documents dated April 10, 2026, state that Awino believes Wandayi remaining in office during the case undermines public trust and raises concerns over transparency and accountability in fuel importation processes.
The matter stems from a petition presented by Michael Kingi on behalf of community land owners from Magarini, who claim that the boundary of Galana ranch was extended in a way that affected their land in Kilifi and Tana River counties.
Addressed through the Office of the Attorney General, the petition claims that a close relative of the late governor has, over several years, orchestrated schemes to deny the rightful heirs their inheritance. The family alleges the interference included irregular transfers of property, use of intermediaries to misappropriate assets, and forced acquisition of estate holdings.
Barasa appeared before the National Assembly Public Petitions Committee, chaired by Muchangi Karemba, to respond to a petition presented by Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere on behalf of residents of Il Ngwesi and the Yaaku community.
The petition was filed by three public interest litigators; Laban Omusundi, Basele Galgesa, and Benson Olwande, who are challenging the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the Attorney-General. They want the court to require run-off elections if no candidate reaches the majority threshold.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula notified legislators that the petition was filed by James Kago, Treasurer of the Haemophilia Association of Kenya.
The case was filed by Nairobi resident Rogers Monda, who says authorities have failed to stop a steady rise in fatal accidents and violent incidents involving boda boda riders.