The Court of Appeal has confirmed that the land occupied by Drive-In Primary School and Ruaraka High School is public land, rejecting an appeal from two private companies that sought compensation amounting to billions of shillings. This ruling was delivered by a three-judge bench in Nairobi on July 4.

A court has ruled that the land occupied by Ruaraka School is public and deemed a Sh1.5 billion payout to the appellants illegal. The judges highlighted that the appellants had developed the land, including building 196 housing units, while the schools had been on the disputed land for over thirty years without any objections.

The Court of Appeal in Ibadan, Oyo State, has overturned a previous High Court ruling that permitted female Muslim students to wear hijabs at the University of Ibadan International School. In a split decision of two to one, judges Biobele Georgewill and K.I. Amadi ruled that the UI International School is a private institution, impacting the hijab policy for its students.

Experts in Tanzania have advised private school owners to diversify their income sources beyond tuition fees to enhance financial sustainability and promote long-term growth. This recommendation arises amid rising operational costs and the challenges posed by a dynamic economic environment affecting educational institutions.

Eight students from Utumishi Girls Academy are set to appear in the High Court in Nairobi on June 26, 2026, for plea-taking after being transferred from a Naivasha court. This transfer follows investigations into a dormitory fire that resulted in the deaths of students. Chief Magistrate Abdulqadir Lorot approved the prosecution's application for their transfer on June 24, 2026.

A Cape Town judge has ordered a daughter to return her father's home after rejecting her claim that he was suffering from dementia at the time of a property sale. This ruling underscores the complexities involved in family trust and financial agreements, marking a significant legal decision in the area.