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Topic: Constitution

Wetang'ula, Kingi Tell Court Constitution Allows Speakers to Engage in Politics

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-07-17 20:40:18

The legal fight over whether Parliament's Speakers can openly campaign for political parties took centre stage Friday as lawyers clashed before the High Court

Wetang'ula appeals ruling declaring Ruto's current cabinet unconstitutional

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-07-09 17:18:38

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has appealed a High Court ruling that declared President William Ruto's Cabinet unconstitutional for breaching the two-thirds gender rule.

High Court declares Kenya's envoys pay structure unconstitutional

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-07-07 17:02:01

The High Court has declared unconstitutional the salaries and benefits approved for Kenya's ambassadors, high commissioners and diplomatic representatives over lack of public participation.

VIDEO: Senegal Parliament descends into chaos in heated constitutional reform bill debate

By Joan Oyiela   2026-07-02 13:08:58

Chaos erupted in Senegal's Parliament as opposition MP Abdou Mbow was forcibly removed during a heated debate on constitutional reforms, before lawmakers passed the controversial bill.

Activists urge High Court to declare Safaricom share sale unconstitutional

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-06-30 15:03:00

Activists have asked the High Court to block the government's planned sale of its 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, arguing it is unconstitutional, undervalued and threatens national interests.

Duale and Kenya's relentless fight for constitutionalism

By Ndong Evance   2026-06-25 16:34:31

Katiba Institute approached the High Court to hold Duale in contempt over the flouting of orders of the court barring the construction of the United States Ebola facility.