The High Court in Kerugoya is expected to deliver its final verdict today in a case challenging the implementation of the Capital Markets (Coffee Exchange) (Fees) Regulations, 2024.
The petition, filed on February 19, 2025, by Kirinyaga Slopes Coffee Brokerage Company and the Kirinyaga County Co-operative Union, sought conservatory orders to halt the enforcement of the new fees imposed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and approved by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK).
The farmers and coffee unions argue that the 2024 regulations would unfairly increase operational costs.
They also challenge the new direct settlement system (DSS) for coffee payments, which has sparked significant protests, arguing that it bypasses cooperatives and poses risks to the provision of essential inputs.
On its part, the CMA has defended the regulations, arguing that they are intended to streamline operations within the coffee exchange, enhance market efficiency, and improve transparency in handling farmers’ proceeds.
In a previous ruling delivered in July 2025, High Court Judge Edward Muriithi extended interim orders suspending the implementation of the new fee regulations.
The High Court is scheduled to issue its judgment on the matter.
Boniface Kariuki murder case
In a separate court, bail directions are expected today in a Nairobi court for Constable Klinzy Barasa.
The police officer faces murder charges over the death of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a mask hawker, during protests in Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) on June 17, 2025, charges he denied.
Barasa is accused of shooting Kariuki during the demonstrations, leaving him critically injured.
He later succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
The bail ruling has previously faced delays.
Barasa has cited his role as the primary breadwinner for his family as a basis for seeking temporary release pending the determination of his case.
Meanwhile, the victim’s family, represented by legal counsel, filed a preliminary objection (PO) to the bail application.
The court is expected to issue further directions today.
State House murder suspect plea taking
In another case, Kithuka Musyimi, the prime suspect in the murder of a GSU officer stationed at State House, is expected to take a plea before the High Court.
Musyimi is accused of attacking a security officer attached to the General Service Unit (GSU) manning State House Gate D along Dennis Pritt Road, in what prosecutors have described as an unusual and deadly assault.
According to the investigating officer (IO), Inspector Bashir Boya, the suspect is believed to have been armed with two traditional arrows, which were used to fatally wound the officer guarding the State House premises.
The officer was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), where he succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.
Musyimi has been in police custody as investigators continued gathering evidence to establish the motive behind the attack.
The suspect is expected to plead to charges when he appears before the Kibera High Court.
