AG backs Supreme Court Judges against Havi in battle over a three-judge bench

On one hand, the judges of the apex court and Dorcas Oduor insisted that Justices Charles Kariuki, Bahati Mwamuye and Lawrence Mugambi are independent and competent to hear the cases they had filed.

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Indian manufacturer, Kenyan firm clash over Sh1.3b pharmaceutical deal

Prism accuses Galaxy of breaching distribution deal, colluding with regulator, and damaging its brand integrity.

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Court halts police recruitment in Sh60 billion payroll row

Justice Hellen Wasilwa issued the orders in a case filed by former Kilome Member of Parliament John Harun Mwau.

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Court: Police officers in masks, hoods and concealed number plates are 'thieves'

Justice Mugure Thande in her judgment likened the police behavior; from hoods to unmarked cars to those of criminals.

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Court dismisses Kirima children's bid to jail their stepmother

The Family High Court in Nairobi has declined to punish former Starehe MP Gerishon Kirima’s widow in a fresh row filed by her stepchildren.

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Rice importers accuse KRA, KPA of illegally holding consignment

The eight companies alleged that despite getting clearance from the Agriculture and Food Authority and paying duties, their 7,835 consignment still stuck at the Port of Mombasa.

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DPP appeals order on lawyer Guy Elms Spenser row over Sh 100 million Karen land

The DPP in his case filed before Criminal High Court Judge Kanyi Kimondo said that Milimani Magistrate Benmark Ekhumbi erred by failing to allow his application to terminate the criminal charges.

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Court clears Sonko in Sh500 million case, says ARA relied on 'gossip'

ARA claimed Sonko got Sh500 million in suspicious cash transactions.

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Health ministry, firm battle over HIV testing kits

The Ministry of Health clashed with a HIV and AIDs kits manufacturer on effectiveness of kits procured by the government following a rollout of a three-process testing.

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Waititu to remain in jail after court denies bail plea again

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will continue serving his 12-year jail term at Kamiti Maximum Prison.

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Why Faith Odhiambo's role in Ruto's compensation panel is facing legal heat

In the case, the Makau Mutua-led compensation panel wants the court to allow them to continue working as the case is being heard.

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Court cancels wildlife conservancy licence, finds 76000 acres illegally allocated

Justice Mutungi ruled that the conservancy was illegally and unconstitutionally established.

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Why Kenya Breweries is seeking Sh740 million tax refund from KRA

Kenya Breweries claims that the Kenya Revenue Authority illegally collected Sh564 million despite Parliament’s rejection of an upward adjustment of excise duty.

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KNH murders suspect Kalombotole fit for trial, court rules

The High Court in Nairobi has deferred the date for Kennedy Kalombotole to answer charges after his lawyers questioned a medical report on his fitness to stand trial.

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Court freezes suspended KNH CEO assets worth Sh229 million

The Anti-Corruption High Court in Nairobi has frozen assets worth Sh229 million owned by suspended KNH chief executive Evanson Kamuri.

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Medical probe of Kenyans taken to Russia blocked

The High Court has blocked the DCI from taking away medical tests of former military officers claimed to be among those allegedly recruited to join Russia in war against Ukraine.

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Judiciary clerk may walk free as graft evidence disappears

A Judiciary employee accused of corruption may walk free after mystery emerged over the whereabouts of key evidence intended to support his prosecution.

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Why lawyers have issues with Ruto's housing pledge to police and teachers

Thousands of teachers and police officers promised cheap houses by President William Ruto may have to look elsewhere if two lawyers have their way.

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How CEO's 'one-night stand' texts cost his company millions

The CEO, in his response, claimed that the choice of his language was meant to make her open up

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Government sued for using road levy as collateral in Sh175bn loan deal

According to their lawyer, the Sh175 billion has allegedly not been deposited into the Consolidated Fund as required by law.

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Tribunal banned from hearing doping cases

The SDT dismissed the application on 27 January this year, prompting NJM to take the matter to the High Court.

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Kabiru's family wants answers but AG wants to consult

President William Ruto’s revelation that Officer Benedict Kabiru was among three policemen killed in the Haiti mission has thrown a court case into turmoil.

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Court dismisses DPP plea to drop case against lawyer Guy Spencer

Milimani Court Magistrate Benmark Ekhumbi said that the DPP did not inform the complainant in the case before making the application.

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How a signature cost businessman car after accident

A businessman hired his car to a customer but failed to sign him a standard agreement clause, making him liable for loss and damage in case of an accident.

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How ex-staff stole Sh1.49b from Equity Bank

Equity Bank lost Sh1.49 billion in 277 transactions, some of which ended up being laundered in the crypto world, then vanished into thin air.

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Why 50-year-old has sued mother and alleged biological father

A 50-year-old man has sued his mother and a man he claims to be his biological father in a fresh bid to seek his recognition.

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Nakumatt attempt to liquidate insurer over Sh181m debt flops

The Commercial Court in Nairobi has blocked a Kenindia Assurance Company liquidation bid by defunct Nakumatt Holdings in a Sh181 million row.

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How trumped-up porn case cost police Sh4.8m

Police officers who brought trumped-up pornography charges against a filmmaker and six of his employees have been ordered to pay Sh4.8 million in damages for malicious prosecution.

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Court of Appeal freezes case against Nairobi Hospital executives

Court of Appeal freezes high court case on Nairobi Hospital management wrangles, directs contempt hearing against CEO Felix Osano.

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The Sh80 million deal that averted war over Kibaki adviser's wealth

The late billionaire’s pursuit of peace might have been in vain were it not for the intervention of his widow and nine children, who agreed to cede three plots in Thika and two in Kahuho

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Financial service providers win big in VAT exemption row

There are at least 35 approved PSPs by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

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No kiss, no marriage: Court widens divorce grounds, redefines cruelty

Justice Nyakundi ruled that no couple should be coerced into sustaining a marriage that exists only on paper.

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Police pistol submitted in court did not fire bullet that killed Rex Masai

Central Police Station armoury officer Fredrick Okapesi initially objected to submitting the station’s arms register to the court.

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High Court orders arrest of British soldier in Agnes Wanjiru's murder

Justice Alexander Muteti ordered that the officer who killed Wanjiru in 2012, presents himself to the UK authorities or should be arrested to face murder charges.

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Court now gives MPs all clear to debate KPC sale proposal

The High Court in Nairobi has lifted the orders it issued last month stopping the sale of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC).

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Why Mandera boundary process is illegal

The High Court in Nairobi has declared the process of delineating boundaries in Mandera County illegal.

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Case seeks to revisit Kenyatta's repression of ex-Mau Mau fighters

30 men who state they were a part of the fighters who fought for Kenya’s independence argue that Kenyatta labelled them as terrorists, then unleashed the police against them.

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Court strikes out CBK, Safaricom, President's office from Hustler Fund case

In the case, CBK said that it had no links with the fund, now were there any orders being sought against it.

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Judge clears 34 State agencies to join e-citizen platform

The High Court in Nairobi on Wednesday struck out a case filed challenging the on-boarding of 34 government agencies and parastatals to e-citizen.

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Kyalo Mbobu: Smiling lawyer behind high-profile cases, 2022 polls dispute

The law lecturer at the University of Nairobi cut his trade under the guidance of former Cabinet Minister Mutula Kilonzo.

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