The Judiciary has transferred Bahati Mwamuye from the High Court’s Constitutional and Human Rights Division at Milimani to the Kiambu High Court, bringing his tenure in the specialised docket to a close.
The redeployment was disclosed during the mention of a matter that was pending before the judge, where he informed litigants that he would no longer handle the case following the transfer.
Justice Mwamuye directed that the file be placed before the incoming judge for further directions, with May 4 proposed as the next mention date pending the assignment of a new judicial officer.
The transfer forms part of routine postings within the Judiciary of Kenya, which periodically redistributes judges to enhance workload balance and improve court administration across different jurisdictions.
Profile of Key Rulings
During his service at the Constitutional and Human Rights Division, Justice Mwamuye handled several high-profile constitutional and civil disputes that attracted public interest.
On December 11, 2024, he issued orders suspending a presidential directive requiring 34 government institutions to join the eCitizen Kenya platform, pending the determination of the legal challenge against the policy.
In another ruling that drew legal attention, the judge held that a compelling body of evidence must be presented before a court can order an individual to undergo a DNA test, emphasising the need to balance privacy rights with evidentiary standards in paternity-related disputes.
The High Court also declined to grant recognition to a 49-year-old Kenyan resident in the United States who had sought legal declaration as the son of a man he claimed to be his biological father, ruling that the available material did not meet the threshold required for such an order.
These decisions underscored Justice Mwamuye’s involvement in constitutional jurisprudence touching on digital governance, privacy rights, and family law.
Transition to Kiambu
Following the transfer, Justice Mwamuye is expected to take up judicial duties at the Kiambu High Court, where he will continue handling cases allocated under the new posting.
The redeployment adds to ongoing administrative rotations within the Judiciary aimed at strengthening efficiency in case management and service delivery.
