Court declares Community Groups Registration Act unconstitutional
The Community Groups Registration Act suffered a major setback after the High Court found that Parliament failed to properly involve the public before passing the law. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled in favour of a petition challenging the law, finding that the process used to enact the Act did not meet the constitutional requirement for meaningful [...] The post Court declares Community Groups…
The High Court has ruled that the Community Groups Registration Act is unconstitutional due to insufficient public participation in its passage. Justice Lawrence Mugambi found that Parliament failed to meaningfully involve the public before enacting the law. While State actors were consulted, there was no evidence that ordinary citizens had a genuine opportunity to express their views.
The Act will remain in force for six months while Parliament works to rectify the constitutional defect. If no action is taken within this period, the declaration of unconstitutionality will take effect on February 10, 2027. The Defenders Coalition and International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) welcomed the decision, emphasizing the importance of genuine public participation in the legislative process and the vital role community groups play in Kenya's democracy.
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