The matter is scheduled for mention on 15 June 2025 for further directions.

Despite the passage of more than a year since the filing of the Petition, the Office of the Chief Justice has not yet filed its Replying Affidavit, delaying the progress of the case. Today, the Court granted the Office of the Chief Justice a further 30 days to file its response.

Hon. Justice Bahati Mwamuye granted orders suspending the implementation of the impugned Rules, which were subsequently confirmed on 4 April 2025.

or be detrimental to good administration.

Katiba Institute argues that these Rules are not only regressive but also pose a threat to a democratic society grounded in transparency, the rule of law, constitutionalism, good governance, accountability, and human rights.

The impugned Rules seek to reintroduce a notice-to-sue requirement, impose shorter timelines for quashing administrative decisions, require the pleading of damages, and limit the Court’s power to grant relief where such relief would cause substantial hardship, prejudice,...

Today, we appeared before Hon. Justice Gregory Mutai for a mention of our Petition contesting the constitutionality of the Fair Administrative Action Rules, 2024. On 28 March 2025, Katiba Institute filed a constitutional petition challenging, in particular, Rules 5, 6, 7, 11(4), 27(3), and 33.

High Court grants the Office of the Chief Justice 30 more days to file a Replying Affidavit after a one-year delay in a case challenging the constitutionality of the Fair Administrative Action Rules, 2024:

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Research and Publications:

With public trust in policing at a low, '101 Things You Wanted to Know About the Police But Were Too Afraid to Ask' explores both sides, the obligations of the police and the rights of the people.

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GHAI: Protecting the constitution through public interest litigation The Kenyan constitution says that anyone may bring a case on the basis that human rights have been denied or violated or are about to be.

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Day 2:

The training focuses on climate change law and the practical realities of carbon markets, while highlighting how environmental and climate jurisprudence is evolving in Kenya and globally.

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This training equips participants with practical tools and knowledge to engage more effectively in climate governance, from litigation to legal advisory.

As climate-related cases and legal obligations grow, legal practitioners play a critical role in advancing environmental justice, strengthening accountability, and guiding advisory work.

Across Kenya and beyond, courts are shaping how climate change is addressed, while international advisory processes are clarifying state obligations. These developments are influencing how laws are interpreted, applied, and enforced.

Shaping Legal Practice for Climate Justice:

Today, @katibainstitute.bsky.social, in partnership with Namati, is training lawyers on climate and environmental justice, focusing on the skills required to engage in this fast-evolving field.
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Can Kenya’s Parliament order things to happen? Highly paid legislators not all-powerful and can’t just order or direct, as media often reports

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The engagement reaffirmed a shared commitment to sustained citizen engagement and to strengthening the relationship between public institutions and the people, who remain the ultimate owners of government.

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There was also emphasis on improving responsiveness and accountability, including ensuring timely responses to ATI requests and strengthening public participation processes to clearly demonstrate, over time, how citizen input informs decision-making.

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Discussions highlighted the need to develop a county-specific framework aligned with the national Access to Information Act to strengthen implementation at the county level. While progress has been made, both parties acknowledged areas for improvement.

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Over the past two and a half years, Katiba Institute has supported Nairobi City County by training public officers on proactive disclosure of information and ATI compliance.

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The meeting comes at a transition point as the Access to Information (ATI) project concludes, while emphasising the importance of continued collaboration.

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Sustaining Access to Information gains:

Katiba Institute held a courtesy call with Geoffrey Mosiria, Chief Officer for Public Participation, Citizen Engagement and Customer Service at the Nairobi City County Government.

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The urgency of strengthening accountability frameworks cannot be overstated.

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Constitutional angles on the Kenya Association of Manufacturers’ regulatory audit report The manufacturing sector is over-taxed and over-regulated, according to the Kenya Association of Manufacturers

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Currently, the Bill risks reducing public participation to a procedural formality, rather than the meaningful, people-driven process envisioned by the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

It also advocates for mandatory inclusivity measures, prior civic education and public sensitisation, and guaranteed access to information through the timely publication of materials in accessible formats and languages.

In our Memorandum, @katibainstitute.bsky.social proposes that the Bill be anchored in the Constitution, particularly Articles 1, 10, 118, 174, 201 and 221(5), to embed public participation within both devolved governance and national budget processes.

This Bill should serve as a clear and guiding framework for both national and county governments, ensuring public participation remains consistent, inclusive, and accountable.

Over time, various drafts of this Bill have demonstrated real progress, reflecting Kenya’s dedication to strengthening democracy and amplifying citizens' voices in governance.

Memorandum: Public Participation Bill, 2025 (National Assembly Bills No. 44)

The Public Participation Bill, 2025, seeks to guide citizens' engagement with government decisions in Kenya.

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