Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 05/10/2026It will bring together senior county government officials to exchange experiences and discuss practical approaches to strengthening transparency, accountability and meaningful citizen participation in county governance. 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The dialogue forms part of our ongoing access to information project, which promotes good governance by strengthening citizens’ access to information and improving proactive disclosure of public information by government institutions. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Advancing Access to Information: Katiba Institute, in partnership with the Council of Governors, will hold a National Policy Dialogue on Access to Information and Good Devolved Governance later this week. #AccessToInformation #IDeserveToKnow 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Katiba Corner: Why High Court declared sections of the PPP Act unconstitutional. Public infrastructure and services are ordinarily financed from national revenue or borrowed money (public debt) and delivered by the relevant government agencies. the-star.co.ke/siasa/2026-1... #KatibaCorner #PPPActthe-star.co.keGICHANA: Why High Court declared sections of the PPP Act unconstitutionalPublic infrastructure and services are ordinarily financed from revenue collected nationally or from borrowed money (public debt). 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026For us, the discussions provide an opportunity to engage with the legal & human rights dimensions of climate justice. The symposium’s legal track examines State obligations, the right to a remedy, accountability mechanisms and the challenges of attributing responsibility for historical climate harm. 010
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Discussions are informed by evolving legal and policy frameworks, including advisory opinions of international and regional courts, the African Union Decade of Reparations (2026–2036), the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and emerging climate finance mechanisms. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026despite the African continent contributing less than four per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. The symposium provides a space to examine how climate reparations can move beyond charity & technical assistance towards accountability, & transformation for people, communities & ecosystems. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Climate change is increasingly recognised not only as an environmental crisis but also as a justice issue. African and Afro-descendant communities continue to experience severe climate impacts, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, prolonged drought and displacement 110
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The symposium brings together climate justice advocates, legal scholars, policymakers, Indigenous leaders, women’s rights advocates, civil society actors and young people to examine the growing call for climate reparations and its implications for Africa and Afro-descendant communities. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Katiba Institute at the African Symposium on Climate Reparations: Katiba Institute is participating in the African Symposium on Climate Reparations, taking place from 30 September to 1 October 2026 in Mombasa. Thread: #ClimateReparations #climatejustice #africanclimatejustice 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/20264. The Nairobi County Assembly should file its ad hoc committee report, records of public participation, and its consideration and approval of the Agreement. The Court found that the petition raises serious constitutional questions that require a full hearing, scheduled for 18 February 2027. 001
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/20263. The Nairobi Governor and Prime Cabinet Secretary should disclose the Agreement currently being implemented, projects undertaken and their funding sources, as well as minutes of the two committees established under the Agreement. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/20262. No public funds should be committed, released or spent on projects under the Agreement unless authorised by Parliament or the Nairobi County Assembly or given to Nairobi County as additional allocations from the National Government under Article 202(2) of the Constitution. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It directed that: 1. No county functions, powers, assets, staff or revenue should be transferred to or exercised by the National Government unless this is done in accordance with Article 187 of the Constitution. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026questioning whether the Agreement can be used to transfer or exercise county functions and commit public resources outside the procedures and safeguards provided for in the Constitution. On 28 September 2026, the Court declined to suspend the Agreement but set conditions for its implementation. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Court Update: Cooperation Agreement between Nairobi City County and the National Government Katiba Institute filed a petition at Milimani High Court to challenge the constitutionality of the Cooperation Agreement between Nairobi City County and the National Government, Thread: 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Lamu locals sue over displacement ahead of refinery launch www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate...businessdailyafrica.comLamu locals sue over displacement ahead of refinery launchLamu Port is emerging as an important alternative maritime gateway in East Africa, but inadequate roads linking it to regional markets continue to constrain its ability to compete with the... 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Scot-free: How Kanja's pardon exposes Judiciary's double standard on contempt cases standardmedia.co.ke/national/art... #MediaReviewstandardmedia.co.keScot-free: How Kanja's pardon exposes Judiciary's double standard on contempt casesThe High Court has pardoned the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja following the police barricading of roads in Nairobi during the second anniversary of the June 25 protests 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 29/09/2026State turns to future revenues to finance rising debt demands epaper.peopledaily.digital/infinity/art... #MediaReview #PublicDebtepaper.peopledaily.digitalState turns to future revenues to finance rising debt demandsState turns to future revenues to finance rising debt demands 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Ruto faces a fresh headache as courts strike down State laws epaper.peopledaily.digital/infinity/art... #MediaReviewepaper.peopledaily.digitalRuto faces a fresh headache as courts strike down State lawsRuto faces a fresh headache as courts strike down State laws 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026When institutions meet this standard, proactive disclosure can become the routine constitutional practice it is intended to be.” Access to information is our right. The information belongs to us, and we must be able to use it to exercise the power we hold as a people. 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026As she explains, “For disclosure to make a difference, people must be able to find, understand and use the information. Putting it online is not enough when barriers such as connectivity, cost, geography, language or disability still prevent people from accessing it. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026That means going beyond responding to individual requests and proactively sharing information that enables people to meaningfully participate in public affairs and hold decision makers accountable. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Article 35 of the Constitution protects this right, while the Access to Information Act provides the framework for exercising it. Public institutions do not grant access as a favor; they fulfil a constitutional obligation. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026IDUAI 2026: Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age At today’s International Day for Universal Access to Information celebration, convened by the Media Council of Kenya, our ED, @mbagathi.bsky.social , speaks about how access to information supports trustworthy reporting. #IDUAI2026 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 24/09/2026People's coalition to appeal ruling on national tallying centre standardmedia.co.ke/politics/art... #MediaReview #Electionsstandardmedia.co.kePeople's coalition to appeal ruling on national tallying centreThe People’s Coalition on Electoral Reforms has now said it will appeal the ruling that upheld legality of the national tallying centre and verification of presidential results. 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Basic Education Bill 2026: Stakeholders demand major changes nation.africa/kenya/news/e... #MediaReview #Educationnation.africaBasic Education Bill 2026: Stakeholders demand major changesThe new law covers school management, including financing, learner welfare and teacher management. 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Inside Kenya's costly merrygo-round of policy U-turns epaper.peopledaily.digital/infinity/art... #MediaReviewepaper.peopledaily.digitalInside Kenya’s costly merrygo-round of policy U-turnsInside Kenya’s costly merrygo-round of policy U-turns 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026See petition: katibainstitute.org/wp-content/u...katibainstitute.org 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Following today’s highlighting of submissions, the Court reserved the matter for judgment on 23 November 2026. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The Petitioners argue that the actions violated constitutional protections, including freedom of association & the right to fair administrative action, and seek declarations of unconstitutionality and an injunction restraining State agencies from acting on the press statement or similar directives. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The case also challenges a press statement issued by the Public Benefits Organisations Regulatory Authority, which raised concerns about the registration, funding, bank accounts and accountability of certain organisations. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The case arose from claims that civil society organisations had financed and organised the accountability protests, linking these activities to violence, anarchic mobilisation and attempts to topple the government. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Court Update: Representing the petitioners, our litigation counsel Joshua Malidzo highlighted submissions in a petition challenging State actions against civil society organisations following the June 2024 youth-led protests. Thread: 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026How State wastage is pulling Kenyans into poverty and misery epaper.peopledaily.digital/infinity/art... #MediaReview #Debtepaper.peopledaily.digitalHow State wastage is pulling Kenyans into poverty and miseryHow State wastage is pulling Kenyans into poverty and misery 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Court tears down barriers to ex-presidents' civic rights epaper.peopledaily.digital/infinity/art... #MediaReviewepaper.peopledaily.digitalCourt tears down barriers to ex-presidents’ civic rightsCourt tears down barriers to ex-presidents’ civic rights 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Whether discrimination was intended or not, what matters is whether discrimination occurred in practice. Everyone has the right to equal treatment, and each of us has a duty to treat others equally. 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 21/09/2026It must not discriminate on any ground, including race, sex, pregnancy, marital status, health status, ethnic or social origin, colour, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, dress, language or birth (Art. 27(4)). 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 21/09/2026What Does This Mean? Equality goes beyond declaring everyone equal; the law must also be applied in practice to ensure equal treatment, protection, and benefits. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Research and Publications: Chapter 5 - Unity, Diversity, Equality and Fairness Article 27(1) of the Constitution affirms that every person is equal before the law and is entitled to both equal protection and equal benefit of the law. Read more: katibainstitute.org/wp-content/u... 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026This application stemmed from the events of June 25, 2026, when police barricaded roads leading into Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) despite an existing conservatory order that required prior public notice before any such barricades or roadblocks could be erected. 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Court Update: Ruling Tomorrow, the High Court is set to determine our Application seeking to hold the Inspector General of Police liable for contempt of court. 101
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026KI’s participation reflects its commitment to advancing constitutionalism, human rights, the rule of law, democratic governance and citizen participation. 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026On Day 2, KI's Head of Communications @kevinmabonga.bsky.social , will join a panel discussion on “Collective Protection for HRDs, Journalists and Civic Actors Ahead of the 2027 Elections.” 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The Summit is timely as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Elections, with discussions focusing on strengthening independent institutions; sustaining youth-led civic movements; promoting accountability; and building solidarity among civic actors. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The Summit brings together human rights defenders, journalists, civic actors, grassroots movements, lawyers, diplomats, artists, and students to reflect on the state of civic space in Kenya and explore collective approaches to protecting democratic participation and constitutional freedoms. 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Follow the summit live via youtube.com/live/Pu6jdrN... #VoicesUnbowed #ACSPS2026 #ProtectCivicSpaceyoutube.comThe Annual Civic Space Protection Summit 2026|| Makueni CountyYouTube video by InformAction Kenya 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026We will be participating in the 6th Civic Space Protection Summit, which kicks off today in Wote, Makueni County, under the theme: “People Power, Civic Action & the Future of Democracy in Kenya: Protecting Civic Space. Strengthening Institutions. Amplifying Citizens. Shaping Democracy.” #ACSPS2026 100
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 15/09/20262027 race against time for IEBC: Countdown begins nation.africa/kenya/news/p... #MediaReview #Electionsnation.africa2027 race against time for IEBC: Countdown beginsPolitical players and various institutions now expected to adhere to set constitutional and statutory requirements. 000
Katiba Institute @katibainstitute.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The outcome is that the Community Groups Registration Act is unconstitutional, but the declaration has been suspended for 6 months. 000