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What is at stake following court orders on health deal
Medical staff will be the first casualties of the ongoing battle over the Sh322 billion deal inked between Kenya and the US.
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What is at stake following court orders on health deal
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Justice Ibrahim bows out just days shy of his retirement at apex court
Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Kandhar Ibrahim was days shy of his retirement when he made his final bow at the Aga Khan University Hospital on Wednesday.
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Justice Ibrahim bows out just days shy of his retirement at apex court
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Inside court hurdles against Ruto's ambition to make Kenya first world
Ruto may not have his Singapore plans go the easy way after a twin challenge to the decision to set up Sh5 trillion infrastructure and sovereign funds was filed in court on Wednesday.
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Inside court hurdles against Ruto's ambition to make Kenya first world
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Court lifts ban on Marie Stopes safe abortion adverts, quashes KMPDC directive
The High Court in Nairobi lifted the ban imposed on Marie Stopes advertisements on safe abortion and quashed a directive by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
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Court lifts ban on Marie Stopes safe abortion adverts, quashes KMPDC directive
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Privatisation plan sparks oversight fears
Critics warn that the new Act shifts power from Parliament to the Treasury. The State says this move will unlock capital and cut external borrowing.
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Privatisation plan sparks oversight fears
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Ketraco appeals freeze of 17 accounts over Sh10bn Inabensa payout
The lawyers argued that Inabensa would not suffer any harm if the orders are lifted to allow the appeal to proceed.
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Ketraco appeals freeze of 17 accounts over Sh10bn Inabensa payout
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Omtatah's plea for larger bench in electoral cases gets IEBC nod
According to Okiya, Kenya’s election problem is at the national tallying centre.
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Omtatah's plea for larger bench in electoral cases gets IEBC nod
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How man's tongue cost him 28-year career in sexual harassment case
Limo sued the company, demanding at least Sh53 million following his sacking after a 28-year career over sexual harassment.
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How man's tongue cost him 28-year career in sexual harassment case
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Versatile Mulwa has rested, but the show he loved will carry on
It is Chinua Achebe who says that some people (are so lucky that they) have their kolanuts broken for them by the gods. And when it comes to talent and versatility it is David Kakuta Mulwa.
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Versatile Mulwa has rested, but the show he loved will carry on
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Teen to undergo DNA to rule out defilement after father's bid to stop it flops
A parent’s bid to shield his teenage son from undergoing a DNA test to ascertain if he allegedly defiled another teen has flopped.
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Teen to undergo DNA to rule out defilement after father's bid to stop it flops
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Why court ruled in favour of Mark Too's family on 25,000-acre land fight
Sirikwa argued that the property was surrendered by Lonrho to the government for their allocation.
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Why court ruled in favour of Mark Too's family on 25,000-acre land fight
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Why court has barred US-Kenya Sh207 billion deal
President William Ruto signed a health co-operation framework worth Sh207 billion with the United States (USA).
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Why court has barred US-Kenya Sh207 billion deal
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American priest gets court nod in running of St Mary's Hospitals
Justice Wayua Mongare ordered the Registrar of Companies to rectify the register to have Father William Charles Fryda’s name as a proprietor of the St Mary Mission Hospital, Nairobi.
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American priest gets court nod in running of St Mary's Hospitals
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Unfair sack? Why you can't be compensated before retirement
The Supreme Court has ruled that an employee's expectation that he or she will be compensated for future earnings and anticipatory salaries is not founded in law.
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Unfair sack? Why you can't be compensated before retirement
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Omtatah, lobby sue State over US deal as petitioner targets Adani deal whistleblower Amenya
Busia Senator and Cofek say Sh207b deal was done in secrecy and is illegal.
By 10 days ago
Omtatah, lobby sue State over US deal as petitioner targets Adani deal whistleblower Amenya
Suspected human trafficker to plead to amended charges
 Prosecution Counsel Harrison Kiarie told the court yesterday that Edward Kamau Gituku will be required to plead to the fresh charge sheet.
By 11 days ago
Suspected human trafficker to plead to amended charges
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Why Duale, Mudavadi and AG Oduor have been sued over Kenya-US health deal
Consumers Federation of Kenya moved to court on Tuesday, arguing that the deal is a violation of the Constitution and health law, and was allegedly done in a secret manner.
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Why Duale, Mudavadi and AG Oduor have been sued over Kenya-US health deal
Court of Appeal sets date to hear appeals over housing levy
The appeals by the government and Nakuru-based surgeon Magare Gikenyi, Busia Senator Okiyah Omtatah, and Katiba Institute will to be heard by five Judges.
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Court of Appeal sets date to hear appeals over housing levy
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Battle for former police chief estate rages on, judge refuses to step aside
A Family Court judge has dismissed an application by the daughter of former Nairobi Provincial Police Chief Timothy Mwandi Muumbo to recuse herself from the long-running case.
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Battle for former police chief estate rages on, judge refuses to step aside
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Court of Appeal rejects push for bigger budget share for Judiciary
The judges observed that the case targeted the 2018 Budget, which was now water under the bridge.
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Court of Appeal rejects push for bigger budget share for Judiciary
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Court rules Saudi envoy not immune from prison in labour abuse row
The court has opened the way for a 76-year-old former employee of the Saudi Arabian Embassy to seek jail time for the country’s Ambassador Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Salman.
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Court rules Saudi envoy not immune from prison in labour abuse row
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Man accused of trafficking Kenyans to Russia to plead to amended charges
Prosecution Counsel Harrison Kiarie told the court yesterday that Edward Kamau Gituku will be required to plead to the fresh charge sheet.
By 12 days ago
Man accused of trafficking Kenyans to Russia to plead to amended charges
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Power demand hits new high in November amid generation fears
Country recorded new peak demand of 2,418.77 megawatts driven by expanding economy. Energy PS Alex Wachira says new plants will add 133MW to the national grid by 2026.
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Power demand hits new high in November amid generation fears
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Electric bike riders use Uber, Greenwheel in row over bonuses
Electric motorbike riders have moved to court, in a standoff with the American-based taxi-hailing company Uber B.V., over bonuses.
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Electric bike riders use Uber, Greenwheel in row over bonuses
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Judge clips SRC's push to hire, pay staff in varsities and State firms
The High Court has clipped the Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s (SRC) nails on hiring and salary recommendations for public universities and State corporations’ employees.
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Judge clips SRC's push to hire, pay staff in varsities and State firms
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Why court says party hopping after election is illegal
Judges say party hopping without legal procedures undermines democracy and public accountability.Evidence lacking, judges dismiss defection claims against Isiolo Governor Guyo.
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Why court says party hopping after election is illegal
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Banks win big in credit and debit card tax row with KRA
Supreme Court rules that it would amount to double taxation for the taxman to subject fees paid to card companies to corporate tax.This is while requiring banks to pay withholding tax.
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Banks win big in credit and debit card tax row with KRA
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Court dismisses protest victims payout panel, gives role to KNCHR
The case had been filed by lawyers Levy Munyeri, Eunice Nganga, and Central Lawyers Association–Gema Watho. 
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Court dismisses protest victims payout panel, gives role to KNCHR
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Ruto's name struck out from case seeking his removal from office
The lawyer argued there was no window for the President to appear before a court of law. 
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Ruto's name struck out from case seeking his removal from office
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Why KRA is after Sonko's millions
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has six accounts at Equity Bank that KRA and the Asset Recovery Authority want frozen.
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Why KRA is after Sonko's millions
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Mother turns to DNA test in search for KDF son missing for 19 years
Joysephine Wangari search for his son, presumed dead, has landed him at a safe home. Charles Njuguna disappeared in 2006 and resurfaced as unidentified patient years later.
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Mother turns to DNA test in search for KDF son missing for 19 years
State to appeal verdict on controversial law criminalising seeds sharing
The government intends to appeal the High Court’s verdict on the controversial law restricting small-scale farmers from sharing indigenous seeds by introducing criminal sanctions.
By 18 days ago
State to appeal verdict on controversial law criminalising seeds sharing
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Landmark ruling upholds EACC's authority over integrity matters
Anti-Corruption High Court rules that once EACC decides to pursue a person or issues an adverse report, no one, including the President, has the power to interfere or overturn the decision.
By 19 days ago
Landmark ruling upholds EACC's authority over integrity matters
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Why employers cannot deduct SHIF from awards
Employers cannot deduct money awarded to employees by a court to pay the Social Health Insurance Fund (Shif) or the Housing Levy, a Nairobi court has ruled.
By 19 days ago
Why employers cannot deduct SHIF from awards
Anti-terror police seek more days to hold lawyer Chacha Mwita
Anti-terror police officers on Monday asked the court to allow them to hold lawyer Chacha Mwita for 15 more days, sparking a heated battle with his lawyers.
By 19 days ago
Anti-terror police seek more days to hold lawyer Chacha Mwita
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High Court dismisses Shikuku son's bid for father's 'billions'
Emmanuel asked the court to force the two banks to release the money as the succession case had allegedly ended,
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High Court dismisses Shikuku son's bid for father's 'billions'
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US firm pushes to liquidate Telkom Kenya in Sh10b site fees row
Telkom Kenya is locked in a court battle with a US firm demanding Sh10 billion in outstanding site fees, and initiated insolvency proceedings to liquidate the Kenyan operator.
By 23 days ago
US firm pushes to liquidate Telkom Kenya in Sh10b site fees row
Judge blocks law capping land disputes timeline
Parliament had imposed five years within which the Commission ought to determine disputes relating to public land.
By 22 days ago
Judge blocks law capping land disputes timeline
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Why court ruled CA had no power to stop live broadcast during protests
At the same time, he alleged that there was unbalanced commentary by guests invited by the television channels.
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Why court ruled CA had no power to stop live broadcast during protests
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AG: Why Govt cannot stop charging Kenyans fees to access services
AG Dorcas Oduor told the High Court that the government failed to stop charging Kenyans convenience fees for services offered through E-citizen.
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AG: Why Govt cannot stop charging Kenyans fees to access services
Study shows bhang can heal but poses health risks
Health & Science
By Ayoki Onyango
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Insurers urged to rethink PSV's high-risk model
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By Macharia Kamau
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