Felix Ombura,Esq

The Children's Right to Lesirure and Play.Section 17,Children Act.@Kenyajudiciary

The Court of Appeal has held that you cannot keep a child away from their parent. In this case, the court made it clear that parental rights especially of a surviving biological parent cannot be overridden by customs. The father had shown willingness, ability, and commitment to raise his child and there was no evidence that he was unfit. The grandparents’ refusal to release the child, largely based on cultural demands like dowry, was found to be contrary to the child’s best interests. Ultimately, the court emphasized that a child has a constitutional right to parental care, and that right takes priority over all other considerations. While the grandparents had cared for the child, the law is clear the natural parent comes first unless there are exceptional circumstances. Denying a child the love, care and upbringing of a capable parent is not just unfair, it is unlawful.

Aga Khan Hospital was ordered to pay Kshs. 157 MILLION in a landmark High Court judgment over severe medical negligence. The court found that a patient underwent surgery without informed consent, including removal of her cervix, and later suffered catastrophic complications after further treatment by the same doctor. The judge also held the hospital jointly liable for failing to properly vet and supervise the consultant, reinforcing that corporate negligence in healthcare attracts heavy financial consequences.

With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture and extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes. Both parties have displayed remarkable wisdom and understanding and have remained constructively engaged in furthering the cause of peace and stability. We earnestly hope, that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days! @realDonaldTrump @JDVance @SecRubio @SteveWitkoff @SEPeaceMissions @drpezeshkian @mb_ghalibaf @araghchi

Sections 22 and 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crimes Act declared unconstitutional since they were too broad to the extent that they were likely to affect innocent persons. @2026-03-06" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgmen…

The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a draft resolution that unequivocally condemns the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the transatlantic slave trade as the most inhumane and enduring injustice against humanity. 123 in favour 3 Against (USA, Israel, Argentina) 52 abstentions The resolution also seeks to recognize the profound and lasting impacts of the abhorrent regimes of slavery and colonialism and emphasizes that claims for reparations represent a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs against Africans and people of African descent. #sabcnews

The justifications presented to the American public for the war in Iran were not the same military objectives we were briefed on today in the House Armed Services Committee. This gap is deeply troubling. The longer this war continues, the faster it will lose the support of Congress and the American people.

Just walked out of a House Armed Services briefing on Iran. Let me repeat: I will not support troops on the ground in Iran, even more so after this briefing.

A new women's group and a new host. 🙌 Australia, India, Malawi and hosts Kenya bring the FIFA Series 2026™ women's line-up to 16 participating teams.

Kenyatta University Teaching Referral Hospital was ordered by the High Court to immediately and unconditionally release the body of Roselyn Mukoko Aura, which had been unlawfully detained over an outstanding medical bill of Kshs 561,502. The Court made it clear that a dead body is neither property nor a commodity capable of being held as security. Its continued detention serves no lawful purpose and only inflicts unnecessary psychological suffering on the bereaved family while undermining their dignity. Justice L N Mugambi dismissed the hospital’s preliminary objections, firmly stating that a body cannot be used as collateral for debt. While the hospital retains the right to recover the outstanding amount through lawful means, that process cannot come at the expense of the family’s right to a dignified burial.

The Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority (PBORA) has the pleasure to inform all the public benefit organizations (PBOs), development partners, and all the stakeholders that the long-awaited Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) Regulations, have been published. The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen, published the regulations in a Special Issue of the Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 67 (Legal Notice No. 43), dated 18 March 2026. The publication of the Regulations in the Kenya Gazette marks a crucial step towards a robust regulatory framework for the PBO sector in Kenya as the regulations will now operationalize the PBO Act, 2013 and this comes at a good time to enable the PBOs that have been registered under the repealed NGOs Coordination Act to transition to the PBO Act framework. The Regulations were developed jointly by the Authority and the PBO sector in a participatory manner that has brought a sense of ownership and sustainability to the sector. The regulations can be accessed from the Authority’s website at pbora.go.ke and the Ministry of Interior and National Administration website at interior.go.ke. ^MN

Allen Gichuhi SC successfully litigated the case against National Bank when it undervalued and sold assets of Basil Criticos. He got NBK to pay back Kshs. 2.2 billion in damages. Allen has summarized the principles arising from the case as follows: 1. The equity of redemption and the limitation of liability under a guarantee are vital factors to be considered by a chargee when exercising its statutory power of sale. The Constitution has by virtue of article 10(2) (b) elevated equity as a principle of justice to a constitutional principle and required the Courts in exercising judicial authority to protect and promote that principle, amongst others- per the Court of Appeal judgment in Willy Kimutai Kitilit v Michael Kibet [2018] eKLR. 2. A chargee relying on a defective and flawed valuation report will invite the rebuttal presumption that it has breached the statutory duty imposed by Section 97(1) of the Land Act which imposed a mandatory duty to obtain the best price reasonably obtainable at the time of sale failing which damages will be awarded if the sale was unauthorized, improper or irregular under Section 99(4) of the Land Act. 3. Failure to produce an alternative valuation report in rebuttal is fatal to a chargee’s defence when faced with a claim for damages. 4. Courts must be vigilant to ensure that justice is done and not simply dismiss a case after trial without giving due consideration to the legal issues. In summary what Allen is saying is that, when a bank has sold your property below market price and has not given you an opportunity to redeem the property-you can't get the property back but you can sue the bank for damages. The law protects you. To succeed in such litigation you need the following: (a) Your own valuation of the charged property. (b) Evidence that you tried to redeem the property in vain (c) Get a lawyer who knows how to draft good pleadings. Please do not conclusively consult a paralegal or an untrained but argumentative social media personality. It takes legal training at university, further exposure at Kenya School of Law, pupillage learning, and additional work experience- to perforce identify cogent legal issues out of a dispute, craft a suitable legal strategy, draft impregnable pleadings, and attend court to prosecute the claim.

THE HIGH Court has stopped the sale Safaricom shares by government. This follows an application by politicians Tony Gachoka @TonyGachok15769 and Prof Ogola through lawyer Lempaa Soyinka @LempaaSuyinka The court has ruled that case raises legal and public interest weighty issues.

Here are Kenyan lawyers leading mega corporate deals this year: — Richard Harney: Diageo-EABL sale, Safaricom Sh20 billion green bond — Njeri Wagacha: Ecobank & NCBA stake deals — Rosa Nduati-Mutero: Ethio Telecom IPO, I&M share subscription — Mr. Lekerai: KCB acquisitions [Including 75% of Riverbank Solutions & NBK sale to Access Bank]

We had an excellent evening hosted by @ThatGuyChaxy last night. We talked about my presidential run, about voter registration and the #NikoKadi campaign, and the urgent need to reset, rebuild and restore our nation. Listen to the conversation on the next episode of the @micchequepod podcast.

WhatsApp is gearing up for its biggest change ever! Soon, you won’t need to share your phone number to chat or call anyone. Just create a cool username like @ your name . Your real number stays hidden and safe. This update is coming in 2026 and will make WhatsApp much more private — just like Instagram or Telegram. Businesses will also get a special unique ID. But these businesses should not be allowed to send us WhatsApp messages without our consent! What do you think? Will you make a username right away? #WhatsAppUpdate #Usernames #PrivacyFirst #NoSpam

Tanzanian Billionaires Investing in Kenya 1. Edha Nahdi – Amsons Group Sector: Cement manufacturing Investment: Acquisition of 95% stake in Bamburi Cement Value: $183 million (Ksh.24 billion) Year: 2024 2. Rostam Aziz – Taifa Gas Sector: Energy / LPG infrastructure Investment: LPG storage and distribution facility at Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone, Mombasa Value: $130 million (Ksh.16 billion). Through Taifa Gas, Rostam Aziz is building a 30,000-tonne LPG storage and handling plant near the Port of Mombasa. Media: 100% agreement to acquire NMG from Aga Khna 3. Ally Edha Awadh – Lake Oil Group Sector: Petroleum retail and distribution Investment: Entry into Kenya through acquisition of Hashi Energy fuel stations 4. Benjamin Fernandes – Nala Fintech Sector: Fintech / digital payments Investment: Expansion of Nala (fintech company) operations in Kenya Value: $5 million (Ksh.647 million)

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Insurance Regulatory Authority has placed Trident Insurance Company, KUSCCO Mutual Assurance Limited, and Corporate Insurance Company under statutory management in accordance with the provisions of Section 67C(2)(i) of the Insurance Act. —

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Today, I received the official Certificate of Election from the IEBC, formally declaring the mandate you have entrusted to me for the 2026-2028 term. This certificate is more than just a document; it is a solemn contract between this office and the 20,000+ advocates of the Law Society of Kenya. It represents our collective resolve to restore institutional discipline, protect our practice space, and expand our professional horizons. As I prepare to take the oath of office, I want to thank the IEBC and the LSK Elections Board for their stewardship of this democratic process. To my fellow elected Council members, I look forward to our shared journey of service.

Reminder; "Ipso facto an arrested person is not an accused person. He needs to be informed of the charges he is facing and not compelled to confess or admit." The High Court of Kenya at Nyeri in Waumiya v Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission & 2 others; Thuita (Interested Party) (Constitutional Petition E013 of 2025 [2026] KEHC 1819 (KLR) (19 February 2026) @2026-02-19" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgmen…