A fresh legal battle is unfolding after the High Court extended orders stopping the development of regulations on the removal of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The move comes amid explosive claims that senior officials defied earlier court directives, setting the stage for a high-stakes contempt case.
Highlights:
- High Court extends orders blocking DPP removal regulations
- Case against Public Service Commission officials certified as urgent
- Officials accused of defying earlier court orders
- Court sets timelines for responses and further filings
- Matter scheduled for mention on April 9, 2026
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Court Maintains Freeze on Regulations
The High Court has reaffirmed its earlier decision to halt the process of developing regulations governing the removal of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
In its latest ruling, the court made it clear that orders issued on March 12, 2026, remain fully in force. Those initial directives, delivered by Joe Omido, stopped any steps toward drafting, validating, or adopting the proposed regulations.
Contempt Claims Shake PSC
The case has now taken a dramatic turn after a new application accused officials from the Public Service Commission (PSC) of ignoring the court’s orders.
Petitioner Jane Onyango claims the Commission went ahead with an online validation forum on March 23, despite being formally served with the court’s directive days earlier.
According to her, this amounted to deliberate disobedience and undermined the authority of the judiciary.
Court Sets Timelines
Following the urgent application, the court has directed that all respondents be served within three days. They will then have seven days to file their responses, while the petitioner may submit additional affidavits thereafter.
The matter is scheduled for mention on April 9, 2026, where further directions will be issued.
Officials Named in the Case
Several PSC officials have been listed in the application, including commissioners such as Mary W. Kimonye, alongside other senior members and the Commission’s CEO.
The petitioner is seeking to have them summoned to court to explain why they should not be held in contempt.
Possible Legal Consequences
If found guilty, the officials could face serious penalties, including fines or even jail time. The application also seeks to nullify any outcomes from the contested March 23 forum, arguing that actions taken in defiance of court orders hold no legal weight.
Additionally, there are calls for the individuals involved to personally bear the costs of the case.
Bigger Questions on Rule of Law
At the heart of the dispute is a broader concern about respect for court orders and the rule of law. The petitioner argues that failure to enforce judicial directives could weaken the authority of the courts and set a dangerous precedent.
As the case unfolds, all eyes will be on how the judiciary handles the alleged defiance and what it means for the future of the DPP’s oversight framework.
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