We the people of Kenya - COMMITED to nurturing and protecting the well-being of the individual, the family, communities and the nation; we MUST not allow this government to endanger the lives of Kenyans.
Katiba Institute Files a Petition Challenging the Proposed Establishment of Ebola Quarantine and Treatment Facilities in Kenya:
Katiba Institute is challenging the proposed establishment of a quarantine facility for American citizens exposed to Ebola and other highly infectious diseases in Kenya. The petition, through Counsel @joshuamalidzo, has been filed under a certificate of urgency. It is brought against the Attorney-General, (1st Respondent) and the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Health (2nd Respondent).
To ensure transparency, accountability, and court oversight before a final determination is made, KI is asking the Court to urgently:
Halt Facility Operations: Restrain the Respondents from establishing, operationalising, or approving any Ebola quarantine or treatment facility in Kenya under any arrangement with the United States or other foreign governments, pending the hearing and determination of the matter.
Prevent Entry of Exposed Persons: Bar the Respondents and their agents from receiving, transferring, or facilitating the entry into Kenya of any individuals exposed or infected with Ebola under the impugned arrangement.
Compel Contingency Planning: Require the Cabinet Secretary for Health to prepare and present to the Court, within 24 hours, a comprehensive contingency plan detailing Kenya’s preparedness measures for the prevention, surveillance, control, and response to any potential Ebola outbreak.
Mandate Full Disclosure: Compel the Respondents to disclose to KI and the public the full terms for any arrangements or negotiations regarding the proposed facility. This includes all related public health, environmental, biosafety, or security assessments; regulatory and parliamentary approvals; and the specific protocols for the admission and treatment of exposed persons.
The case affirms that even in matters of diplomacy and public health, the Constitution remains supreme and binding on all State organs. The secretive, unilateral establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility raises grave constitutional concerns regarding the rights to life, health, fair administrative action, public participation, and parliamentary oversight.
“KI is asking the Court to determine whether the Executive can expose the public to such significant risks without complying with constitutional safeguards. At its core, the case is about preserving constitutional accountability, protecting public health, and ensuring that no government may place expediency above the lives and safety of the people of Kenya.”
- @NoraMbagathi , Executive Director, Katiba Institute.
Get more details about the Petition via katibainstitute.org/katiba-i…
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JUDGMENT: Court nullifies Communications Authority of Kenya's directive banning live broadcasting of June 25 Demonstrations
The High Court has allowed our judicial review application challenging the unconstitutional directive issued by the @CA_Kenya , which had ordered all television and radio stations to cease live coverage of the June 25 public demonstrations.
The judge found the directive illegal and unconstitutional, quashed it in its entirety, and prohibited the Communications Authority and any other state agency from enforcing it.
@joshuamalidzo @NoraMbagathi @thekhrc @KUJ_Kenya @KenyaEditors @EA_Editors
#MediaFreedom
PRESS RELEASE: Katiba Institute and @thekhrc Challenge the Unlawful Media Gag Order by the Communications Authority of Kenya in Court.
@katibainstitute and @thekhrc warn that the gag order endangers democratic accountability, allows unchecked police violence, and erodes Kenya’s constitutional order.
.@joshuamalidzo
#MediaFreedom
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"Today, we are reminded once again that access to information is not a privilege but a fundamental right that is central to our Constitution, accountability, and citizens’ participation in shaping the future of our country." - @NoraMbagathi
#IDUAI2025
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High Court bars Parliament from forwarding the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2025 to President for assent pending determination of the petition filed
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Court stops Parliament from forwarding the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (National Assembly Bills No. 4), to the President for Assent:
Justice Mugambi has allowed our (@katibainstitute, @thekhrc, @TISAKenya, @TIKenya) application and issued the following orders:
1. A conservatory order barring Parliament from forwarding the constitutional amendment bill to the president for his assent. Even if assented to, the assent shall not take effect until the petition is determined.
2. The file will be forwarded to the Chief Justice to empanel an uneven bench of judges.
3. The High Court of Kenya has jurisdiction to hear and determine the petition. Only the High Court, not Parliament, can determine the constitutionality of actions.
@joshuamalidzo
UPDATE: The Constitutional amendment case is scheduled for ruling today before Justice Mugambi.
The ruling is expected to address the following issues:
1. Whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the case: Parliament and the AG argue that we should have petitioned Parliament before going to court.
2. Whether the court should issue the conservatory orders stopping the president from signing the bill: Parliament and the AG argue that this is an infringement of the separation of powers.
3. Whether the judge should forward the petition to the CJ for empanelment (a multiple-judge bench): Parliament and the state argue that it is not a big issue. After all, the court does not have jurisdiction.
.@joshuamalidzo
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.@katibainstitute and KHRC have filed Petition No. HCCHRPET E480 OF 2025 at the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Milimani) to challenge the nomination of Dr. Duncan Oburu Ojwang as Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
Article 250(11) of the Constitution of Kenya is at the heart of the Petition, which expressly prohibits the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of any independent commission from being of the same gender. The current Vice-Chairperson, Dr. Raymond Nyeris of KNCHR, is male.
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The reason this is rightly trending in the news all around the globe is because orders to shoot protesters are outrageous, shocking and unlawful. In Kenya though, we don’t need audio leaks - our leadership is comfortable to give such orders with pride in public
Leaked audio suggests ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina gave ‘shoot’ orders during 2024 protests citizen.digital/news/leaked-…
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The Law Society of Kenya and the Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG) condemn the violent attack by armed goons on a press conference by Kenyan mothers hosted by the Kenya Human Rights Commission @thekhrc office today.
This brazen act of intimidating and targeting of journalists, human rights defenders and vulnerable women and children, represents a grave assault on Kenya's constitutional freedoms and democratic principles.
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High Court issues conservatory orders restraining the implementation of Executive Order No. 2 of 2023 – Organisation of Government:
The High Court has issued conservatory orders restraining or stopping the implementation of the Executive Order to the extent that it purports to reorganise government and transfer the Public Seal from the custody of the Office of the Attorney-General to the Head of Public Service in the Executive Office of the President.
Katiba Institute filed a Petition under certificate of urgency in the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi on 10 June 2025. The Petition challenged Executive Order No. 2 of 2023 – Organisation of Government of the Republic of Kenya issued by President William Ruto on 1 November 2023 to the extent that it transferred the public seal from the office of the Attorney-General to the Executive Office of the President under the custody of the Head of Public Service.
KI has been directed to serve the petition immediately, and responses will be filed within 7 days. The matter will be mentioned for directions on 2 July 2025.
@katibainstitute’s Counsel, @KevinWalumbe, is handling the matter.
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⚖️ Judgment Alert 📢
Today, February 7, 2025, the court is set to deliver its judgment in the case challenging the government's failure to ensure a steady supply of ARVs and essential HIV management commodities.
Stay updated using #ARVStockouts.
@katibainstitute @AYARHEP_KENYA @MalecheAllan @wanameme @ValNjogu @jerop_limo @_ARASAcomms
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Over 1.5 million Kenyans living with HIV have faced ARV delays since 2020 due to:
- government disputes with @USAID
- @Kemsa_Kenya corruption.
Get the full story on @NationAfrica by @ValNjogu & @loveablekathia!
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@AYARHEP_KENYA, @katibainstitute, @AIDSHealthcare, @MandelaTb, @icw_kenya, @NEPHAKKENYA, @StopTBKe, @pamojatbgroup, @TBChampions_ke, @Stephenshikoli1, @wanameme, @MalecheAllan @_Namulanda, @emilynyiva, @KevinWalumbe
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.@KevinWalumbe "TB is the most common opportunistic infection among PLHIV in Kenya, with HIV being the primary risk factor for reactivating latent TB infections. Shortages in TB commodities reflect the State's failure to adhere to the Kenya HIV Prevention and Treatment Guidelines, 2022. Stockouts of TB drugs, cartridges, and reagents indicate a significant lapse in implementing a comprehensive program to ensure the availability of TB medications for TB/HIV patients." #EndARVStockoutKe @AYARHEP_KENYA @NEPHAKKENYA @ahfkenya @katibainstitute @MandelaTb @TBChampions_ke @MalecheAllan @MalecheAllan @ValNjogu @emilynyiva @AseroPatricia @ahfinstitute
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Teenage pregnancies arise from several factors, including
- Lack of adequate information,
- Societal pressures &
- Inadequate education.
Share in the comments how you think teenage girls can be empowered to manage unwanted pregnancies.
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Kenya ranks fourth in Africa with highest maternal mortality burden #HealthyNation
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We look forward to returning to court on 7th August 2024 for highlighting of our written arguments by @KevinWalumbe Yes we are on course #PeoplePower #LetCommunitieslead @NEPHAKKENYA @MandelaTb @MalecheAllan @Stephenshikoli1 @wanameme
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Hi guys. @MedicsForKenya have really come through for us throughout the struggles of the past month. They need our support in saving vulnerable girls from period poverty. Let's support this noble group in this noble initiative.
