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  • Court halts President’s team to fight corruption

    Court halts President’s team to fight corruption

    President William Ruto has been dealt a blow after the High Court temporarily suspended the formation of taskforce he established to deal with corruption.

    Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Wednesday blocked the implementation of taskforce formed by President William Ruto to fight corruption until a petition filed is heard and determined.

    “Pending the hearing inter parties and determination of the petitioners/applicants’ notice of motion application dated 20/08/25, a conservatory order be and is hereby issued staying the operation and implementation of, or the further operation and/or further implementation of, the Presidential proclamation on the establishment of multi-agency team on war against corruption’ issued under the hand and seal of the President of the Republic on 18/08/2025,” ruled Justice Mwamuye.

    The development comes after the Head of State formed an 11-member multi-agency task force to tackle war on corruption.

    Through a Presidential Proclamation, the high-level task force is aimed at unifying government efforts to combat graft, economic crimes, and financial misconduct.

    The multi-agency team established under the State Department for Justice, includes representatives from key agencies such as the Executive Office of the President (Chair), Office of the Attorney General (Secretary), National Intelligence Service (NIS), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Asset Recovery Agency (ARA), Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).

    The President noted that the establishment of MAT builds on recommendations made by the 2015 Taskforce on Anti-Corruption reforms and follows recent legislative advancements, including the Conflict-of-Interest Act, 2025, and amendments to the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, which have strengthened Kenya’s legal framework against graft.

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  • High Court suspends NPS ban on Nairobi protests

    High Court suspends NPS ban on Nairobi protests

    The High Court has suspended a decision taken by the National Police Service (NPS) boss Douglas Kirocho on a press release issued on the 17th to ban demonstrations in Nairobi.

    While issuing the orders, Justice Bahati Mwamuye certified the matter filed by Katiba Institute as urgent.

    The Acting Inspector General of Police had announced the ban on demonstrations planned for Thursday by Kenyan youths (Gen Z’s).

    He stated that since the demonstrations began in June, the country has suffered enormous losses, including injuries, deaths, and destruction of property and businesses.

    Kirocho explained that criminals have infiltrated the protesting groups, leading to a troubling trend of disorderly and destructive conduct.

    “While Article 37 of the Constitution provides the right to assemble, picket, and demonstrate peacefully and to present petitions to public authorities, the Constitution equally outlines the critical role the NPS plays in national security,” he said.

    In line with the NPS’s constitutional role and national security interests, Kirocho announced that credible intelligence indicates organized criminal groups are planning to exploit the protests for looting and other attacks.

    “Acting on this information and in accordance with international security standards for public assemblies, which require a designated leader to coordinate, collaborate, and cooperate with police for peaceful demonstrations, the lack of designated leadership in previous demonstrations has made it difficult to enforce safety protocols,” Kirocho stated.

    As a result, Kirocho declared that no demonstrations would be permitted in the Nairobi Central Business District and its surroundings until further notice to ensure public safety.

    He appealed to the public to remain vigilant in crowded areas and support collective safety and security by sharing any information that could aid the police in crime detection and prevention.

    “We wish to reiterate our commitment to partnering with members of the public and the media to keep our country safe and secure for all of us,” Kirocho concluded.