High Court

The petition was filed by lobby group Sheria Mtaani which is challenging the management of the National Police Service (NPS) payroll.

Justice Nixo Sifuna said the practice, common in many hospitals, has no basis in law and infringes on the dignity of the dead and the rights of grieving families.

The directive stems from a decree linked to Succession Cause No. 527 of 1981, a long-running legal battle surrounding the Koinange family estate.

Justice Noyono also barred the government and its agents from acting on President William Ruto’s August 6, 2025 proclamation that created the framework

The case was brought before the court by petitioners who argued that the continuous campaigns – often in the form of roadside rallies and “meet the people” tours – disrupt public order and create unfair political advantages.

Ms Kimani filed the case in June 2023, asserting that the failure to record her CAT marks had violated her constitutional rights, particularly her right to fair administrative action as enshrined in Article 47 of the Constitution of Kenya.