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The case dates back to 2018 when LSK moved to court challenging sections of the cybercrimes law, arguing that some provisions threatened constitutional freedoms.
The abandoned case had sought to disqualify Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Fredah Mugambi, with the former Deputy President alleging bias and conflict of interest in how they were handling the consolidated petitions challenging his removal from office.
In recent days, Junior Secondary School teachers staged demonstrations across the country, demanding that all interns be confirmed immediately, alongside publication of a clear plan showing timelines for absorption.
Court of Appeal judge Francis Tuiyott, during a Judicial Service Commission interview for a Supreme Court position, raised questions on whether “consent” in FGM cases is truly free, urging courts to interpret the law with Kenya’s constitutional history.
Supreme Court nominee Katwa Kigen told Kenya’s Judicial Service Commission he would act fairly despite prior legal work for President William Ruto, citing recusal and judicial safeguards in election disputes.
The Judicial Service Commission began recruitment and selection interviews for a Supreme Court judge on April 28, 2026, following the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim in Nairobi. The process will shortlist candidates for presidential nomination and National Assembly vetting.
The shortlist brings together four judges from the superior courts and one advocate. Those set to face the panel are Court of Appeal judges Mohammed Warsame, Katwa Kigen and Francis Tuiyott, High Court judge Joseph Sergon, and advocate Anne Waceke Makori, a former chair of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority.
Before joining the Supreme Court, Ndung’u represented her constituency in the 9th Parliament as a Member of Parliament under the National Alliance Rainbow Coalition (NARC) from 2003 to 2007.
Nassir cited Article 32 of the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of religion, and highlighted the preamble’s acknowledgment of Kenya’s cultural and religious diversity.
Arafi, 67, is a cleric and member of the powerful Guardian Council, the constitutional watchdog that will later be involved in the selection of the next supreme leader. His appointment to the temporary council was approved by the Expediency Council, an influential arbitration institution.
The recruitment process now moves to the next phase, with the Commission announcing plans to conduct a stakeholder engagement forum ahead of shortlisting.
The earlier 10 percent tariff had been scheduled to begin on Tuesday, 24 February. It remains unclear whether the higher 15 percent rate will take effect on the same day.