The High Court of Kenya has refused to strike out an application to withdraw a prominent petition against the health data-sharing deal between the Kenya and the U.S., asserting the judiciary’s control over public interest cases. Justice Thande Mugure Nyaundi declined an application by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) to have Constitutional Petition No.
Katiba Institute has moved to court to challenge the legality of the National Infrastructure Fund Act 2026. In a petition filed before the High Court, the lobby group argues that the law was passed unconstitutionally. The petition claims that the Act interferes with functions assigned to county governments. Katiba Institute further argues that the law
The Katiba Institute has requested the Nairobi City County government to provide full disclosure regarding a reported “partnership” with the national government aimed at managing key city functions. In a letter dated February 16, 2026, and received by the Office of the County Secretary on February 17, 2026, Katiba Institute’s Executive Director, Nora Mbagathi, sought clarity on the nature and legal basis of