Kenya Airways is facing a federal lawsuit in New York from an aviation parts distributor over Sh129 million in unpaid debts. This lawsuit highlights the airline's financial struggles, which include Sh206.8 billion in accumulated losses and Sh131.4 billion in government debt that it cannot service. The situation has led to a lack of suppliers willing to continue business with the airline, which is also dealing with operational uncertainties flagged by its auditors.

The Lodwar Court has rejected a request from advocates Shadrach Sharu Muyesu and Nimrod Matunda Odongo to suspend the Finance Act 2026. The court ruled against the application for conservatory orders, emphasizing the importance of public interest and the potential disruption to government operations that could arise from halting the implementation of the Acts.

A contract to widen 1.4 kilometers of road at the Port of Mombasa has escalated into a costly project, costing Sh8.3 billion, funded by taxpayers. The expenses include luxury items such as air-conditioned offices, diesel SUVs, and a Sh1.89 billion contingency fund, which a commercial lawyer suggests may conceal human intervention. Managing Director Captain William Ruto is under scrutiny due to a separate Sh31.2 billion procurement petition and a Sh1.9 billion discrepancy raised in Parliament.

The High Court has made a significant ruling by abolishing the mandatory financial deposits that were previously required to challenge government tender awards. This landmark judgment is seen as a shift in the legal landscape of public procurement, removing a major financial barrier for businesses seeking to engage in public contracts, according to Sharp Daily.

A recent injunction issued by Justice Mong’are in Machakos has drawn attention to the ongoing dispute between EABL and Asahi, which is currently being addressed in Nairobi. This unexpected order has raised questions about the implications of the case and the role of the presiding judge, prompting increased scrutiny in Kenya, according to Kenya Insights.

The article discusses the EABL–Asahi deal and highlights the increasing demand for judicial transparency in light of legal uncertainties surrounding major transactions. It suggests that public confidence in such deals diminishes when they are frequently entangled in legal disputes, according to Kenya Insights.