What @OkiyaOmtatah is raising is very Weighty about the conduct of the Court of Appeal judges in issuing abridged versions of their decisions on Rule 5(2)(b). We saw it in the Presidential Advisors case & now in the Kenya US Health Data Cooperation Deal. The court issues a brief version then sets a Full Ruling to a day beyond the time contemplated to Appeal the Ruling effectively to the Supreme Court. Because the day of the abridged version remains the day of Ruling & Appeal time starts to run. Two problems, can one lodge an Appeal to a decision given without reasons. Secondly, if the decision comes beyond the 14 days, is the statutory timeline already defeated. ✅️✅️
Fairly Valid Concerns.
The @LawSocietyofKe is in receipt of a Petition seeking to stop the engagement of private practitioners by public entities, and a Court order dated 12th January 2026 granting conservatory orders suspending such engagements. From the onset, we note that not only is this Petition an ill-advised onslaught on the livelihoods of our members, it equally offends the economic rights of Advocates and threatens to cripple a crucial sector in Kenya's economy.
We are shocked with the order of the High Court at Nakuru, which ostensibly deprives Advocates across the country of an opportunity to serve the public. The retention of private practitioners by public entities is neither novel nor inconsistent with any law. As a matter of fact, it is well entrenched under Section 17 of the Office of the Attorney General Act and Section 16 of the Office of the County Attorney Act. Further, all procurement of legal services by Public entities is undertaken in strict adherence with the Public Procurement and Assets Disposals Act; and the fees payable towards the same are determined in accordance with the Advocates Remuneration Order and subject to lawful negotiations and assessments.
We forewarn that this action and court order threaten to unsettle the entire economical ecosystem which is anchored in the reliance on competent professionals to support the public service. Were this not the case, the entire concept of public procurement of services as we know it, which is the backbone of the Kenyan economy, would be rendered moot.
We will be taking immediate action to not only reverse this iniquitous decision, but to also oppose and defeat this onslaught on the legal profession.
A High Court of New Zealand judge has delivered a judgment in the form of a heartfelt letter to a child involved in Family Court proceedings.
Commendable upholding of the best interest of the child principle.
#FamilyLaw#ChildLaw
COA has restated that once an Affidavit of Service is on record, cross-examination of a serving officer under Order 5 rule 16 of the Civil Procedure Rules 2010 is a matter of judicial discretion not a mandatory requirement. This is especially when the deposition is corroborated.
An interesting evening read from Hon Kiongo. The Small Claims Court was not established in order to be abused by those who file hundreds of suits with no intent of pursuing them.
Also, Debt collectors/digital lenders must comply with the CBK Act in order to have audience in court
I have been told by several misled Christians that I should not sing this song! Ironically, the song is inspired by prophet Amos in chapter 5:23–24 of his book. Everyone join me to sing truth to power.
@leshkinyua@EAukot@SafaricomPLC@Safaricom_Care That could have been in 2023. Right now, if you want the most pathetic wifi connection with poor customer service, look for VGG. If you have an issue, they respond after 90 days.
He became Kenya’s president two years ago riding on the crest of the Christian vote.
But now, William Ruto has been accused by other Christians as a leader who is "not serving God’s purpose but an evil one". How did it come to this?
https://t.co/Zrsm2niO7v
Fact check:
President Ruto: The government has released Sh3bn to modernise the dairy sector. This has led to a 14% increase in milk production.
Verdict: False
Source: Kenya Economic Survey 2024