Kenya’s High Court has ruled that several key provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 are unconstitutional, a decision that has been positively received by digital rights organizations. The ruling was delivered by Justice Patricia Nyaundi at the High Court in Milimani, following a petition filed by the Kenya Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) and ARTICLE 19.

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.

In Kenya, there is a growing concern over public-sector impunity, with discussions around holding rogue public officials accountable for their actions. The article suggests that these officials can be compelled to pay for their own abuses, addressing a long-standing issue within the government. This move aims to enhance accountability and reduce misconduct among public servants, according to Soko Directory.

Charles Korgoren Kerich, a prominent finance official in Nairobi, is currently in the United States after being convicted of contempt in Kenya, where an arrest warrant has been issued for him. His departure follows allegations of shielding a solar company from taxes, involvement in credit card fraud, and threats against a German investor. His case highlights issues of impunity within the Kenyan system, according to Kenya Insights.

In a detailed analysis, John Githongo discusses the decline of anti-corruption efforts in Kenya, highlighting how institutions meant to combat graft have been weakened. He examines the implications of this erosion for ordinary Kenyans and identifies the forces that have taken advantage of the resulting power vacuum, suggesting a resurgence of corruption in public life.