Katiba Institute
@katibainstitute.bsky.social
We are a research, policy, and public-interest litigation
organisation focused on constitutional issues, established in 2011
to help implement Kenya’s 2010 Constitution and to assist in developing a culture of Constitutionalism.
organisation focused on constitutional issues, established in 2011
to help implement Kenya’s 2010 Constitution and to assist in developing a culture of Constitutionalism.
Pinned
Katiba Institute challenges the push to amend the Constitution:
Katiba Institute and its CSO partners have filed a petition before the High Court challenging the National Assembly’s push to amend the Constitution.
Read more via katibainstitute.org/katiba-insti...
Katiba Institute and its CSO partners have filed a petition before the High Court challenging the National Assembly’s push to amend the Constitution.
Read more via katibainstitute.org/katiba-insti...
Civil society organisations under the Okoa Uchumi Campaign and the National Integrity Alliance (NIA) have raised alarm over the Council of Governors’ decision to suspend appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). - the-star.co.ke/news/2026-02...
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Lobbyists fault governors 'boycott' of Senate summons
The groups said the move risks undermining constitutionally mandated oversight
the-star.co.ke
February 17, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Civil society organisations under the Okoa Uchumi Campaign and the National Integrity Alliance (NIA) have raised alarm over the Council of Governors’ decision to suspend appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). - the-star.co.ke/news/2026-02...
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If everyone already knows GBV is serious, why do the cases keep rising even where awareness, laws, and action plans are in place? - katibainstitute.org/are-we-getti...
#KatibaCorner
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February 16, 2026 at 7:43 AM
If everyone already knows GBV is serious, why do the cases keep rising even where awareness, laws, and action plans are in place? - katibainstitute.org/are-we-getti...
#KatibaCorner
#KatibaCorner
World Radio Day 2026:
From Innovation to Accountability: Katiba Institute Pushes for Transparent, Rights-Based AI in Broadcasting katibainstitute.org/from-innovat...
#WRD2026
From Innovation to Accountability: Katiba Institute Pushes for Transparent, Rights-Based AI in Broadcasting katibainstitute.org/from-innovat...
#WRD2026
February 13, 2026 at 6:27 PM
World Radio Day 2026:
From Innovation to Accountability: Katiba Institute Pushes for Transparent, Rights-Based AI in Broadcasting katibainstitute.org/from-innovat...
#WRD2026
From Innovation to Accountability: Katiba Institute Pushes for Transparent, Rights-Based AI in Broadcasting katibainstitute.org/from-innovat...
#WRD2026
The Constitution of Kenya recognizes the centrality of information. Article 35 guarantees every person the right to access information.
Follow for more: www.youtube.com/live/7l12UVT...
#WRD2026
Follow for more: www.youtube.com/live/7l12UVT...
#WRD2026
February 13, 2026 at 9:47 AM
The Constitution of Kenya recognizes the centrality of information. Article 35 guarantees every person the right to access information.
Follow for more: www.youtube.com/live/7l12UVT...
#WRD2026
Follow for more: www.youtube.com/live/7l12UVT...
#WRD2026
Diaspora Citizenship: “Could DNA testing differentiate a Kuria from Tanzania from one from Kenya?”
As Kenya contemplates revisions to its citizenship law, issues concerning ancestry, identity, and constitutional limitations are arising.
Read more: katibainstitute.org/diaspora-cit...
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As Kenya contemplates revisions to its citizenship law, issues concerning ancestry, identity, and constitutional limitations are arising.
Read more: katibainstitute.org/diaspora-cit...
#KatibaCorner
Katiba Institute
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February 12, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Diaspora Citizenship: “Could DNA testing differentiate a Kuria from Tanzania from one from Kenya?”
As Kenya contemplates revisions to its citizenship law, issues concerning ancestry, identity, and constitutional limitations are arising.
Read more: katibainstitute.org/diaspora-cit...
#KatibaCorner
As Kenya contemplates revisions to its citizenship law, issues concerning ancestry, identity, and constitutional limitations are arising.
Read more: katibainstitute.org/diaspora-cit...
#KatibaCorner
Press Statement:
Police Reforms Working Group condemns the transfer of officers implicated in the Nandi County brutality, warns that the move entrenches systemic impunity and reflects serious failures in command responsibility.
@anticorruption.bsky.social
Police Reforms Working Group condemns the transfer of officers implicated in the Nandi County brutality, warns that the move entrenches systemic impunity and reflects serious failures in command responsibility.
@anticorruption.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Press Statement:
Police Reforms Working Group condemns the transfer of officers implicated in the Nandi County brutality, warns that the move entrenches systemic impunity and reflects serious failures in command responsibility.
@anticorruption.bsky.social
Police Reforms Working Group condemns the transfer of officers implicated in the Nandi County brutality, warns that the move entrenches systemic impunity and reflects serious failures in command responsibility.
@anticorruption.bsky.social
Today marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, a global call to intensify and coordinate efforts to end this harmful practice.
#Invest2EndFGM
#Invest2EndFGM
February 6, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Today marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, a global call to intensify and coordinate efforts to end this harmful practice.
#Invest2EndFGM
#Invest2EndFGM
Katiba Institute has written to the Controller of Budget to demand compliance with the orders in Katiba Institute v. AG and Others (HCCHRPET/E317/2025) following the High Court’s 22 January 2026 decision declaring the creation and staffing of Presidential Advisor offices unconstitutional.
February 4, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Katiba Institute has written to the Controller of Budget to demand compliance with the orders in Katiba Institute v. AG and Others (HCCHRPET/E317/2025) following the High Court’s 22 January 2026 decision declaring the creation and staffing of Presidential Advisor offices unconstitutional.
Access to Information compliance in Nakuru:
Katiba Institute, in partnership with Midrift Hurinet, Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman), and the County Government of Nakuru, today hosted a training on Access to Information (ATI) Compliance for Nakuru County officials and community reps.
Katiba Institute, in partnership with Midrift Hurinet, Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman), and the County Government of Nakuru, today hosted a training on Access to Information (ATI) Compliance for Nakuru County officials and community reps.
February 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Access to Information compliance in Nakuru:
Katiba Institute, in partnership with Midrift Hurinet, Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman), and the County Government of Nakuru, today hosted a training on Access to Information (ATI) Compliance for Nakuru County officials and community reps.
Katiba Institute, in partnership with Midrift Hurinet, Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman), and the County Government of Nakuru, today hosted a training on Access to Information (ATI) Compliance for Nakuru County officials and community reps.
COURT UPDATE:
The High Court has dismissed an application seeking to stay the Presidential Advisors judgment.
Justice Mwamuye today dismissed an application by the 21 Presidential Advisors who sought to stay the judgment that declared the creation and staffing of their offices unconstitutional.
The High Court has dismissed an application seeking to stay the Presidential Advisors judgment.
Justice Mwamuye today dismissed an application by the 21 Presidential Advisors who sought to stay the judgment that declared the creation and staffing of their offices unconstitutional.
February 3, 2026 at 10:54 AM
COURT UPDATE:
The High Court has dismissed an application seeking to stay the Presidential Advisors judgment.
Justice Mwamuye today dismissed an application by the 21 Presidential Advisors who sought to stay the judgment that declared the creation and staffing of their offices unconstitutional.
The High Court has dismissed an application seeking to stay the Presidential Advisors judgment.
Justice Mwamuye today dismissed an application by the 21 Presidential Advisors who sought to stay the judgment that declared the creation and staffing of their offices unconstitutional.
Collaborating for Better Access to Information:
Katiba Institute, together with Midrift Hurinet, earlier today paid a courtesy call on the County Secretary, Nakuru County, Dr. Samuel Mwaura. The visit is part of the ATI project we are implementing in Nakuru, with support from Norway in Kenya.
Katiba Institute, together with Midrift Hurinet, earlier today paid a courtesy call on the County Secretary, Nakuru County, Dr. Samuel Mwaura. The visit is part of the ATI project we are implementing in Nakuru, with support from Norway in Kenya.
February 3, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Collaborating for Better Access to Information:
Katiba Institute, together with Midrift Hurinet, earlier today paid a courtesy call on the County Secretary, Nakuru County, Dr. Samuel Mwaura. The visit is part of the ATI project we are implementing in Nakuru, with support from Norway in Kenya.
Katiba Institute, together with Midrift Hurinet, earlier today paid a courtesy call on the County Secretary, Nakuru County, Dr. Samuel Mwaura. The visit is part of the ATI project we are implementing in Nakuru, with support from Norway in Kenya.
A partial, human rights audit of the education system:
The Kenyan system is creating a class system, and thus a society fundamentally departing from the vision of the Constitution, and Article 27 on equality. the-star.co.ke/siasa/2026-0...
#KatibaCorner
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The Kenyan system is creating a class system, and thus a society fundamentally departing from the vision of the Constitution, and Article 27 on equality. the-star.co.ke/siasa/2026-0...
#KatibaCorner
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GHAI: A partial, human rights audit of the education system
The Kenyan system is creating a class system, and thus a society fundamentally departing from the vision of the constitution, and Article 27 on equality.
the-star.co.ke
February 2, 2026 at 7:10 AM
A partial, human rights audit of the education system:
The Kenyan system is creating a class system, and thus a society fundamentally departing from the vision of the Constitution, and Article 27 on equality. the-star.co.ke/siasa/2026-0...
#KatibaCorner
@thestarkenya.bsky.social
The Kenyan system is creating a class system, and thus a society fundamentally departing from the vision of the Constitution, and Article 27 on equality. the-star.co.ke/siasa/2026-0...
#KatibaCorner
@thestarkenya.bsky.social
Katiba Institute has today (22.01.2026) moved to the High Court to challenge the continued defiance by the Executive and the Legislature of the Constitution and binding court decisions on the administration of statutory tribunals.
January 22, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Katiba Institute has today (22.01.2026) moved to the High Court to challenge the continued defiance by the Executive and the Legislature of the Constitution and binding court decisions on the administration of statutory tribunals.
Milestone:
Katiba Institute welcomes the High Court’s supervision of the deletion of all data unlawfully collected from Kenyans by Worldcoin, and commends the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) for ensuring full compliance with the Court’s orders.
Katiba Institute welcomes the High Court’s supervision of the deletion of all data unlawfully collected from Kenyans by Worldcoin, and commends the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) for ensuring full compliance with the Court’s orders.
January 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Milestone:
Katiba Institute welcomes the High Court’s supervision of the deletion of all data unlawfully collected from Kenyans by Worldcoin, and commends the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) for ensuring full compliance with the Court’s orders.
Katiba Institute welcomes the High Court’s supervision of the deletion of all data unlawfully collected from Kenyans by Worldcoin, and commends the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) for ensuring full compliance with the Court’s orders.
High Court halts construction of Sh11bn Riruta-Lenana-Ngong rail: nation.africa/kenya/news/h... via
@NationAfrica
#Accountability #AccessToInformation
@NationAfrica
#Accountability #AccessToInformation
High Court halts construction of Sh11bn Riruta-Lenana-Ngong rail
The petition was filed by Senator Okiya Omtatah and two others.
nation.africa
January 21, 2026 at 6:56 AM
High Court halts construction of Sh11bn Riruta-Lenana-Ngong rail: nation.africa/kenya/news/h... via
@NationAfrica
#Accountability #AccessToInformation
@NationAfrica
#Accountability #AccessToInformation
Death penalty situation tragic mess without adding drug trade:
the-star.co.ke/siasa/2026-0... via @TheStarKenya
#DeathPenalty #KatibaCorner #RuleofLaw
the-star.co.ke/siasa/2026-0... via @TheStarKenya
#DeathPenalty #KatibaCorner #RuleofLaw
the-star.co.ke
January 19, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Death penalty situation tragic mess without adding drug trade:
the-star.co.ke/siasa/2026-0... via @TheStarKenya
#DeathPenalty #KatibaCorner #RuleofLaw
the-star.co.ke/siasa/2026-0... via @TheStarKenya
#DeathPenalty #KatibaCorner #RuleofLaw
Happening: The Affordable Housing Case Hearing:
Katiba Institute Counsels Joshua Malidzo, Ray Odanga and Dr Henry Gichana at the hearing of the Appeal challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Housing Act, 2024.
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Katiba Institute Counsels Joshua Malidzo, Ray Odanga and Dr Henry Gichana at the hearing of the Appeal challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Housing Act, 2024.
#AffordableHousingCase
January 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Happening: The Affordable Housing Case Hearing:
Katiba Institute Counsels Joshua Malidzo, Ray Odanga and Dr Henry Gichana at the hearing of the Appeal challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Housing Act, 2024.
#AffordableHousingCase
Katiba Institute Counsels Joshua Malidzo, Ray Odanga and Dr Henry Gichana at the hearing of the Appeal challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Housing Act, 2024.
#AffordableHousingCase
Right to privacy:
Why LSK has sued AG, Health Ministry over Sh209b data deal with US standardmedia.co.ke/courts/artic...
Why LSK has sued AG, Health Ministry over Sh209b data deal with US standardmedia.co.ke/courts/artic...
Why LSK has sued AG, Health Ministry over Sh209b data deal with US
LSK argues that the health co-operation framework seeks to bypass the Constitution, as the US will, for seven years, have unfettered access to Kenya’s health data.
standardmedia.co.ke
January 16, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Right to privacy:
Why LSK has sued AG, Health Ministry over Sh209b data deal with US standardmedia.co.ke/courts/artic...
Why LSK has sued AG, Health Ministry over Sh209b data deal with US standardmedia.co.ke/courts/artic...
#IDeserveToKnow: Thirsty villagers petition county over extreme water shortage www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-easter...
Thirsty villagers petition county over extreme water shortage
Residents say that since the establishment of county governments, they have never benefited from any county-funded development water projects.
www.standardmedia.co.ke
January 15, 2026 at 7:23 AM
#IDeserveToKnow: Thirsty villagers petition county over extreme water shortage www.standardmedia.co.ke/north-easter...
Thank you, Election Observation Group (KENYA), for the honour and kind recognition.
We are grateful for the Gathaka Award and for the continued support and collaboration that make our work possible.
We are grateful for the Gathaka Award and for the continued support and collaboration that make our work possible.
January 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Thank you, Election Observation Group (KENYA), for the honour and kind recognition.
We are grateful for the Gathaka Award and for the continued support and collaboration that make our work possible.
We are grateful for the Gathaka Award and for the continued support and collaboration that make our work possible.
The High Court has overturned custodial sentences handed to three women with children, substituting them with probation after finding it unfair for minors to serve time with their mothers despite their innocence. standardmedia.co.ke/courts/artic...
#Dignity #Justice
#Dignity #Justice
Probation, not prison for mothers with children, High Court orders
The High Court has overturned custodial sentences handed to three women with children, substituting them with probation after finding it unfair for minors to serve time with their mothers.
standardmedia.co.ke
January 13, 2026 at 9:13 AM
The High Court has overturned custodial sentences handed to three women with children, substituting them with probation after finding it unfair for minors to serve time with their mothers despite their innocence. standardmedia.co.ke/courts/artic...
#Dignity #Justice
#Dignity #Justice
Ugandans head to the General Election on Thursday, seeking to decide whether to extend the term of President Yoweri Museveni beyond the 40 years he has been in office. nation.africa/africa/news/...
Why Uganda’s elections matter to Kenya
President Yoweri Museveni is widely expected to extend his four-decade rule in Thursday’s election.
nation.africa
January 13, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Ugandans head to the General Election on Thursday, seeking to decide whether to extend the term of President Yoweri Museveni beyond the 40 years he has been in office. nation.africa/africa/news/...
#PoliceAccountability:
IPOA launch investigation into fatal shooting of a man in Embakasi
peopledaily.digital/news/ipoa-la...
IPOA launch investigation into fatal shooting of a man in Embakasi
peopledaily.digital/news/ipoa-la...
IPOA launch investigation into fatal shooting of a man in Embakasi
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the fatal shooting of Shukri Ibrahim in Mukuru
peopledaily.digital
January 13, 2026 at 7:28 AM
#PoliceAccountability:
IPOA launch investigation into fatal shooting of a man in Embakasi
peopledaily.digital/news/ipoa-la...
IPOA launch investigation into fatal shooting of a man in Embakasi
peopledaily.digital/news/ipoa-la...
Court halts use of private lawyers by public institutions:
The High Court has temporarily stopped public institutions and county governments from engaging private law firms for work that can be done by State counsels and county attorneys. nation.africa/kenya/news/m...
The High Court has temporarily stopped public institutions and county governments from engaging private law firms for work that can be done by State counsels and county attorneys. nation.africa/kenya/news/m...
Millions at stake as court halts use of private lawyers by public institutions
County governments' asked to engage county attorneys.
nation.africa
January 13, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Court halts use of private lawyers by public institutions:
The High Court has temporarily stopped public institutions and county governments from engaging private law firms for work that can be done by State counsels and county attorneys. nation.africa/kenya/news/m...
The High Court has temporarily stopped public institutions and county governments from engaging private law firms for work that can be done by State counsels and county attorneys. nation.africa/kenya/news/m...
Referendum with election?
The Prime Cabinet Secretary’s Referendum Notion katibainstitute.org/the-prime-ca...
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The Prime Cabinet Secretary’s Referendum Notion katibainstitute.org/the-prime-ca...
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Katiba Institute
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January 12, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Referendum with election?
The Prime Cabinet Secretary’s Referendum Notion katibainstitute.org/the-prime-ca...
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The Prime Cabinet Secretary’s Referendum Notion katibainstitute.org/the-prime-ca...
@thestarkenya.bsky.social