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...
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
@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
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.
#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
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...
@thestarkenya.bsky.social
The Prime Cabinet Secretary’s Referendum Notion katibainstitute.org/the-prime-ca...
@thestarkenya.bsky.social
Katiba Institute
katibainstitute.org
January 12, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Referendum with election?
The Prime Cabinet Secretary’s Referendum Notion katibainstitute.org/the-prime-ca...
@thestarkenya.bsky.social
The Prime Cabinet Secretary’s Referendum Notion katibainstitute.org/the-prime-ca...
@thestarkenya.bsky.social
Key Constitutional Provisions Implicated:
1. Article 26 of the Constitution guarantees every person the right to life.
2. Article 28 guarantees every person the right to human dignity.
1. Article 26 of the Constitution guarantees every person the right to life.
2. Article 28 guarantees every person the right to human dignity.
Ticking time bomb: Many buildings in Kenya risk collapse nation.africa/kenya/news/t...
@nationafrica.bsky.social
@nationafrica.bsky.social
Ticking time bomb: Many buildings in Kenya risk collapse
Experts warn that many of Kenya’s buildings remain unsafe for occupation.
nation.africa
January 9, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Key Constitutional Provisions Implicated:
1. Article 26 of the Constitution guarantees every person the right to life.
2. Article 28 guarantees every person the right to human dignity.
1. Article 26 of the Constitution guarantees every person the right to life.
2. Article 28 guarantees every person the right to human dignity.
Ticking time bomb: Many buildings in Kenya risk collapse nation.africa/kenya/news/t...
@nationafrica.bsky.social
@nationafrica.bsky.social
Ticking time bomb: Many buildings in Kenya risk collapse
Experts warn that many of Kenya’s buildings remain unsafe for occupation.
nation.africa
January 9, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Ticking time bomb: Many buildings in Kenya risk collapse nation.africa/kenya/news/t...
@nationafrica.bsky.social
@nationafrica.bsky.social
In July 2025, KI unveiled its Strategic Plan 2025–2029, articulating our organisational identity, strategic ambitions, goals, and priority interventions.
Have a look via katibainstitute.org/wp-content/u...
Have a look via katibainstitute.org/wp-content/u...
January 8, 2026 at 9:14 AM
In July 2025, KI unveiled its Strategic Plan 2025–2029, articulating our organisational identity, strategic ambitions, goals, and priority interventions.
Have a look via katibainstitute.org/wp-content/u...
Have a look via katibainstitute.org/wp-content/u...
Our offices are now open, and we are back to advancing and fostering the spirit of constitutionalism.
You are welcome to visit us, or reach out through our website katibainstitute.org and our social media platforms.
You are welcome to visit us, or reach out through our website katibainstitute.org and our social media platforms.
January 7, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Our offices are now open, and we are back to advancing and fostering the spirit of constitutionalism.
You are welcome to visit us, or reach out through our website katibainstitute.org and our social media platforms.
You are welcome to visit us, or reach out through our website katibainstitute.org and our social media platforms.
We end the year grateful for the people and partnerships that made our work possible.
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
December 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
We end the year grateful for the people and partnerships that made our work possible.
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
Empowering Communities Through Climate Law:
Today, Katiba Institute brings together members of the Community Land Action Now (CLAN) network for a training on the amendments to the Climate Change Act and their effects on community land.
Today, Katiba Institute brings together members of the Community Land Action Now (CLAN) network for a training on the amendments to the Climate Change Act and their effects on community land.
December 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Empowering Communities Through Climate Law:
Today, Katiba Institute brings together members of the Community Land Action Now (CLAN) network for a training on the amendments to the Climate Change Act and their effects on community land.
Today, Katiba Institute brings together members of the Community Land Action Now (CLAN) network for a training on the amendments to the Climate Change Act and their effects on community land.
PROUD of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation.
#JamhuriDay2025
#JamhuriDay2025
December 12, 2025 at 6:49 AM
PROUD of our ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and determined to live in peace and unity as one indivisible sovereign nation.
#JamhuriDay2025
#JamhuriDay2025
To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity - Nelson Mandela
#HumanRights #HumanRightsDay2025 #OurEverydayRights
#HumanRights #HumanRightsDay2025 #OurEverydayRights
December 10, 2025 at 6:47 AM
To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity - Nelson Mandela
#HumanRights #HumanRightsDay2025 #OurEverydayRights
#HumanRights #HumanRightsDay2025 #OurEverydayRights
Day 2: Bridging Citizens and Government through Access to Information
Katiba Institute in #SamburuCounty today gathers public officials, community representatives, local CSOs, and journalists to strengthen Access to Information practices and improve ATI compliance.
#IDeserveToKnow
Katiba Institute in #SamburuCounty today gathers public officials, community representatives, local CSOs, and journalists to strengthen Access to Information practices and improve ATI compliance.
#IDeserveToKnow
December 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Day 2: Bridging Citizens and Government through Access to Information
Katiba Institute in #SamburuCounty today gathers public officials, community representatives, local CSOs, and journalists to strengthen Access to Information practices and improve ATI compliance.
#IDeserveToKnow
Katiba Institute in #SamburuCounty today gathers public officials, community representatives, local CSOs, and journalists to strengthen Access to Information practices and improve ATI compliance.
#IDeserveToKnow