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Lands official, wife to forfeit Sh426 million fortune over unexplained wealth

Kenya’s Anti-Corruption High Court has ordered a land official and his wife to forfeit Sh233.6m in assets over unexplained wealth.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 day ago

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Hug, phone number exchange with intern costs Senate sergeant-at-arms his job

For Reuben Chesire, a former sergeant-at-arms in the Senate, the interaction between him and an intern, a subsequent hug and a mobile number exchange were just that: a simple social interaction.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 day ago

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Court upholds final presidential poll results will be done at Bomas

High Court has upheld the IEBC’s verification role at the national tallying centre while reaffirming that presidential results declared at constituency level cannot be altered except by a court order.

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Unbound: Court ruling thrusts Uhuru back at centre of political storm

High Court declares unconstitutional the law restricting former President Uhuru Kenyatta from holding political-party office and allowing Parliament to interfere with their retirement benefits.

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Nairobi County sues Kenya Kwanza government over control of gambling billions

Nairobi County has stoked a court battle with the National Government over the collection and control of billions of shillings from betting companies and casinos through licensing.

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Tropical Heat sues Jumbo Spices for allegedly 'confusing' customers

A food spices manufacturer has sued its rival over an alleged breach of copyright.

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Court dismisses Boyz II Men concert case against Stanbic Bank

The High Court has dismissed a music fans’ rights case against the organisers of the 2023 Stanbic Yetu Festival, which featured Boyz II Men.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

Uhuru gets lifeline as court rules retired presidents can engage in politics

The High Court has handed former President Uhuru Kenyatta a lifeline after declaring sections of law that barred retired presidents from engaging in active politics unconstitutional.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 days ago

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Courts emerge as new battleground months before General Election

A growing number of court cases over IEBC operations, ballot procurement, tallying procedures and election technology could shape how Kenya conducts the 2027 General Election.

By Kamau Muthoni 6 days ago

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Former EPRA boss seeks court's protection in family company row

Former EPRA Director General Daniel Bargoria has moved to court seeking to stop his possible prosecution over alleged forgery in a dispute involving a family-owned company.

By Kamau Muthoni 6 days ago

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Driver of killer matatu finally charged

Emotions ran high as the driver of a killer matatu that was operating along Komarock, Nairobi County, was charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

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From 55bob contribution to presidential bid: Why Sifuna has been sued

A man has moved to court seeking orders to compel Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to go for the presidency and nothing else.

By Kamau Muthoni 7 days ago

Court battle erupts over NLC Finance Director's appointment

A court has been asked to block the appointment of NLC Finance Director Benard Kibet Cherutich over claims concerning Sh7 million allegedly refunded to EACC.

By Kamau Muthoni 7 days ago

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Omtatah wants IEBC to drop paper ballots for electronic voting system

A court case has pitted Senator Okiya Omtatah’s push for fully electronic voting against IEBC and the Attorney General’s defence of Kenya’s existing hybrid system.

By Kamau Muthoni 8 days ago

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Court dismisses Masengeli bid to halt USIU graduation over PhD row

The High Court has rejected DIG Gilbert Masengeli’s bid to halt USIU-Africa’s September 26 graduation over a dispute concerning the processing and clearance of his PhD dissertation.

By Kamau Muthoni 9 days ago

Court orders Sh2m payout to an orphan's aunt after teacher's hockey-stick beating

The High Court has awarded Sh2m to the aunt of a student who was beaten with a hockey stick by a teacher, finding that his rights were violated and authorities failed to respond adequately.

By Kamau Muthoni 8 days ago

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Lawyer Nyachoti seeks to withdraw from Sh145 billion KCB case

A lawyer representing an investment firm in a row over Sh145 billion cash with Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has moved to court, seeking to withdraw representation.

By Kamau Muthoni 9 days ago

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DIG Masengeli denied PhD by USIU, asks court to stop graduation

Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli has asked the High Court to halt USIU’s September 26 graduation, citing delays in processing his PhD dissertation results.

By Kamau Muthoni 10 days ago

Bolt, beats government in a clash in court over commission caps, license rules

Online taxi-hailing company Bolt has won a legal battle against the Government over regulations governing the ride-hailing industry

By Kamau Muthoni 11 days ago

Kenya-USA-Iran at diplomatic and legal cross roads over drugs extradition case

An Iranian national extradited by Kenya to the USA over narcotics has sued the government in a bid to short-circuit a conviction and subsequent imprisonment in his favour.

By Kamau Muthoni 10 days ago

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Decades-long court battle over Fred Kubai's wealth reignited

Former freedom fighter Fredrick Polwarth Kubai made history, alongside the Kapenguria six, by ushering in a new dawn for Kenya.

By Kamau Muthoni 13 days ago

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Mother sues her former church, claims she was made to lie to fix pastor

Phyllis, in her case filed before High Court Judge David Mburu, has sued the Seventh-Day Adventist Church (East Africa).

By Kamau Muthoni 13 days ago

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Foul play? Death of witness in Albert Ojwang murder case casts shadow over trial

The death of police officer Stephen Nderitu, a key witness in the Albert Ojwang murder case, has raised fresh questions over the handling and protection of evidence.

By Kamau Muthoni 14 days ago

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High Court suspends Ruto's PS hiring gender parity case

A High Court case challenging President Ruto’s PS appointment over alleged failure to meet the constitutional two-thirds gender rule has been halted pending a ruling on which court has jurisdiction.

By Kamau Muthoni 14 days ago

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Lawyer questions KPA boss's stay in office after expiry of term

Lawyer Felix Otieno argues that KPA Managing Director William Ruto’s three-year term lapsed in March 2026, but an extension of the contract has not been gazetted.

By Kamau Muthoni 15 days ago

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EACC targets Sports Ministry officials over Sh746m air travel tender

Sports Ministry officials allegedly illegally pocketed millions of shillings from travel agencies as kickbacks for a tender to procure air tickets for Kenyan sportsmen and women

By Kamau Muthoni 17 days ago

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Court upholds cancellation of Kenya Power security tender

The High Court has upheld the cancellation of Kenya Power’s Sh1.8 billion security tender after finding that flaws and inconsistencies in the tender document tainted the entire procurement process.

By Kamau Muthoni 17 days ago

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IEBC ordered to amend election technology tender document

IEBC has been ordered to amend its tendering document for the technology that will be used in next year’s general election.

By Kamau Muthoni 20 days ago

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Edible oil firms sue KRA, Treasury over Sh2.3 billion tax refund

Edible oil giants have sued the Kenya Revenue Authority, the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and the Attorney General in a row over more than Sh 2.3 billion.

By Kamau Muthoni 21 days ago

Police ordered to produce driver of killer 'D'etat' matatu

A Court in Nairobi has ordered the police to produce the driver of a killer matatu that was operating along Komarock, Nairobi County

By Kamau Muthoni 22 days ago

Dispute over airports parking fees collection lands in court

A row over the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) PLC using private companies to run and charge for parking lots has landed in court.

By Kamau Muthoni 22 days ago

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My husband died in a fight he knew nothing about widow tells court

The two officers were fighting over a lady called Maggie. The court heard that Kipchichir came fuming and probed what the other man was doing with the woman.

By Kamau Muthoni 23 days ago

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From wealth to family and debts: Jirongo's complex legacy revealed

A retrospective on the dramatic rise and financial struggles of former Lugari MP and politician Cyrus Jirongo

By Kamau Muthoni 26 days ago

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Mugithi stars Samidoh, Wa Jane face legal battle over JB Maina hits

Mugithi star JB Maina has sued Samidoh and Waithaka wa Jane for allegedly using his copyrighted songs without permission, seeking damages of more than Sh23 million.

By Kamau Muthoni 27 days ago

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Kamiti escape: Terror convicts handed 15 more years

Three terrorism convicts have been sentenced to an additional 15 years for their 2021 escape from Kamiti Maximum Prison, after the court found sufficient evidence the breakout was carefully planned.

By Kamau Muthoni 28 days ago

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Why mother and her two children will be detained for 27 more days

When Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her daughter Angela and son Chris were arrested, they perhaps hoped that it would be a passing cloud and they would be back to their home at Karen, Nairobi.

By Kamau Muthoni 28 days ago

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Court cases expose how brutal, scheming the state will go to defy the law

16 years after the promulgation of the Constitution, the country is still dealing with murders and disappearances caused by the police, a tone-deaf Parliament

By Kamau Muthoni 29 days ago

14 more detention days for Dr Mutiso murder suspects, court orders mental assessment

The High Court has ordered mental assessments for presidential aspirant Rose Mbithe, her two children and a police officer accused of murdering Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso,.

By Kamau Muthoni 29 days ago

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Decades-old row on Sh8b Karen land headed to Supreme Court

The Environment Court had ordered the Public Trustee to trace Bradley’s family and surrender the property to them.

By Kamau Muthoni 29 days ago

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IEBC accused of backing South Korean firm in election tech bid

IEBC clashed with a Kenyan firm over the procurement of technology to be used in the 2027 general election.

By Kamau Muthoni 30 days ago