#High Court

The High Court has ordered the unconditional release of Halima Ngache, a woman arrested for allegedly tracking and posting President William Ruto's travel details on social media. Ngache was apprehended at her home in Mombasa and transferred to Nairobi, where the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) sought to detain her for seven days to complete investigations. However, the Milimani Court allowed her detention for only three days. She later filed a case in the High Court claiming she was not informed of the reasons for her arrest and that police officers lacked a court order.

Opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and co-accused Hajj Obeid Lutale have informed the High Court in Kampala that they will continue to be represented by their chosen legal team, which includes Kenyan Senior Counsel Martha Karua and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. They rejected any proposals to accept alternative lawyers, maintaining their stance on their preferred defense.

The High Court has intervened to halt the National Transport and Safety Authority's (NTSA) directive requiring annual inspections for private, non-commercial vehicles. Justice Francis Kyambia issued conservatory orders suspending the enforcement of the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules after a legal challenge was raised against the new mandate. This decision provides temporary relief to millions of private car owners, according to Nairobi Wire.

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.