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Music Copyright Society of Kenya Barred from Collecting Royalties

Patricia Waigwa February 13, 2026 0

The High Court has barred the Music Copyright Society of Kenya from collecting royalties from copyright users. The ruling came on Friday, February 13. Consequently, MCSK cannot levy fees during the disputed licensing period. The decision followed action by Kenya Copyright Board. The board

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High Court Stops Sifuna’s Removal as ODM Secretary General

Patricia Waigwa February 12, 2026 0

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna can breathe a sigh of relief after the High Court halted his removal as ODM Secretary General. On Thursday, February 12, the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ordered the gazettement of Sifuna’s ouster to be suspended pending further hearings. “Pending the hearing and determination of this instant application, this tribunal hereby stays […]

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MPs Celebrate as Court of Appeal Restores NGCDF Act

Patricia Waigwa February 6, 2026 0

Court of Appeal Restores NGCDF Act Members of Parliament have scored a major victory after the Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling. The lower court had previously struck down the entire National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) Act, 2015. The National Assembly filed a case on September 24, 2024, challenging the High Court’s […]

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Irungu Houghton Resigns from Protest Victims Panel

Patricia Waigwa January 9, 2026

Irungu Houghton, Amnesty International Kenya Director, resigned immediately from the protest victim’s compensation panel. Moreover, his decision followed constitutional concerns after the Kerugoya High Court declared the panel illegal. Court Ruling Alters Compensation FrameworkOn December 4, 2025, the Kerugoya High Court ruled the President lacked authority to

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High Court Sets Hearing Date in Rashid Echesa Defamation Case

Patricia Waigwa January 7, 2026

Court Hearing ScheduledThe High Court set January 22, 2026, for hearing Rashid Echesa’s defamation case. Moreover, the case involves Seth Panyako and Oga Obinna TV. Petition FiledEchesa filed the petition on January 7, accusing the duo of making false statements. Additionally, the remarks allegedly linked him to Malava by-election violence. Allegations Against

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High Court Halts Kenya–US KSh200B Health Deal

Patricia Waigwa December 11, 2025

High Court Suspends Part of Kenya–US Health Agreement The High Court has issued conservatory orders suspending a key section of the Kenya–US health cooperation agreement signed last week. The ruling temporarily halts implementation of the pact as the court reviews its legality. Court Halts Transfer of Health and Personal Data Justice Bahati Mwamuye suspended the […]

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High Court Halts Karen Wedding Set for Tomorrow

Patricia Waigwa December 5, 2025

The High Court stopped a wedding scheduled for tomorrow, December 6, 2025, at a residence in Karen, Nairobi. The court declared the matter urgent and noted that the dispute involves family issues that parties should resolve through negotiation or mediation. Court Certifies Application as Urgent Court documents show that the judge certified the application as […]