Constitutional Rights

Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is considering major policy changes to allow prisoners to vote in all five leadership positions except the presidency. This would enable them to select governors, senators, MPs and others for the first time. The move draws on constitutional rights and past court rulings.

Kamis, 27 November 2025 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Kenya's High Court has overturned a directive from the Communications Authority that prohibited media houses from airing live coverage of protests. The ruling, delivered by Justice John Chigiti, deems the order unlawful and unconstitutional, protecting key freedoms. This decision stems from a challenge filed against the authority's actions during June demonstrations.