The August 2026 edition of The Nairobi Law Monthly delivers hard-hitting journalism, landmark court rulings, and in-depth analysis of the region’s most pressing issues. This 100-page issue covers the stories that matter most to legal professionals, policymakers, business leaders, and engaged citizens across Africa.
This Month’s Must-Read Stories
Kenyan Politics & Law
- Landmark Constitutional Ruling: High Court Justice Mugure Thande rules that presidential elections ought to have been held in August 2026—not 2027. The judgment declares the President’s term is not five years and orders the election date corrected. (Full judgment included)
- Speakers & Partisan Politics: Should the National Assembly and Senate Speakers engage in active political campaigning? Justice David Mburu examines the constitutional question dividing the nation.
- Mt Kenya’s Political Future: Is the mountain region lost to President Ruto forever? Our political analysts examine the shifting landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
South Sudan’s Historic Elections
- Choosing Ballot Over Bullet: The world’s youngest nation prepares for its first-ever elections on December 22, 2026—ending eight years of fragile peace with five Vice-Presidents and 650+ MPs.
- Exclusive Interview with President Salva Kiir: “Elections must bring change,” says the President in a rare sit-down interview.
- Constitutional Anatomy of Hope: Expert analysis on South Sudan’s transformative constitutional journey.
Business & Economy
- Sh995.7 Billion Domestic Borrowing: Treasury’s plan to raise funds locally is crowding out businesses and individuals. What this means for SME lending and the economy.
- AGOA Extended: Critical trade agreement renewed until 2028—what this means for Kenyan industry, textiles, and exports.
- Centum Appoints Mary Wamae: The Equity veteran joins the board of the NSE-listed investment firm.
- MedTech’s AI Talent Problem: Why medical device companies struggle to find professionals who understand both regulation and machine learning.
International Coverage
- Trump’s Second Term Exposed: Regime Change—the explosive new book that reveals the venality, corruption, and cruelty of the first 14 months.
- Senegal’s Power Struggle: President Faye breaks from mentor Sonko in a battle for the nation’s soul.
- World Cup 2026 Social Media Impact: How the tournament transformed players’ Instagram followings—with over 294 million new followers gained.
Climate & Environment
- Super El Niño 2026-27: The strongest El Niño since 1950 threatens to inflict $10-20 billion in damage across Africa. How economies are preparing—or failing to.
- AI & University Education: Can artificial intelligence reshape higher education for tomorrow’s job market?
Life & Culture
- Women Photographers in the Wild: Elizabeth Muthoni’s powerful story of becoming an African wildlife photographer and mentoring women.
- Book Serialization: Former UoN VC Prof. Stephen Kiama’s memoir Dancing With the Devil—exclusive excerpt.
- Boma National Park: Inside the world’s most spectacular wildlife migration in South Sudan.
- Zidane Takes France Job: Football legend’s long-awaited return to coaching.
Regular Features
- Black Letter Law: Full judgments and legal analysis
- Business: Markets, real estate, M&A, and economic analysis
- Briefing: News, views, and opinions from across Africa
- Closing Statement: Political commentary and analysis
- Reviews: Books, sports, arts, and culture
What’s Inside
- 100 pages of original journalism
- Complete High Court judgments
- Exclusive interviews with Presidents and business leaders
- Expert legal analysis from Justice David Mburu and Justice Mugure Thande
- Business intelligence from Kenya’s top analysts
- Full-colour photography from across Africa
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