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He arrived alive in Subaru, but...: CCTV reveals Albert Ojwang's final hours at Central's cell of death

CCTV footage captured Ojwang arriving at the station alive and walking normally before later being removed from the cells unresponsive.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 days ago

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How CCTV footage in Albert Ojwang murder was tampered with

The prosecution has told the High Court that teacher Albert Ojwang was murdered in police custody, with witnesses alleging CCTV footage at Central Police Station was deliberately deleted.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

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Of Judiciary and LSK wars: who blinks first?

The Law Society of Kenya’s court boycott has intensified a dispute with the Judiciary over alleged corruption, misconduct and delays.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 days ago

Revealed: Albert Ojwang was tortured and strangled to death

Ingonga on Monday told a Kibra court that evidence gathered indicates the teacher was killed through assault, which was planned.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 days ago

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Court orders probe into Maai Mahiu mudslide deaths

The High Court has ordered police and prosecutors to investigate the 2024 Maai Mahiu mudslide disaster within 30 days and pursue charges against anyone found responsible for the deaths of 76 people.

By Kamau Muthoni 7 days ago

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Grade 8 student books bnb with 'lover'; parent sues school, headteacher for suspension

On July 3, 2026, Hospital Hill Comprehensive School management sent home a Grade Eight student and asked her mother to take her for counselling at a government-owned institution

By Kamau Muthoni 8 days ago

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JSC, Chief Justice sued in row over move to publish individual judges' performance

Chief Justice Martha Koome says that the Judicial Service Commission had decided to make public the output of each judge for accountability and to enhance performance.

By Kamau Muthoni 8 days ago

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From 'all eggs in one basket' to Sh8b loan: Wambui wa Ruto's untold story

Businesswoman Mary Wambui is at risk of losing all her investments and putting her two daughters in trouble with Equity Bank as personal guarantors

By Kamau Muthoni 9 days ago

Three universities win a seven-year-old case over a 100-meter property

The Environment and Lands Court  has dismissed a seven-year-old case filed against three universities over a stretch of 100 meters of land.

By Kamau Muthoni 9 days ago

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Court clears Mara luxury hotel after second case thrown out

The court heard that studies had confirmed the camp was not situated within any recognised migration corridor and did not obstruct wildlife movement.

By Kamau Muthoni 20 days ago

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Parents demand Sh36m for girl crushed to death while cycling

A lorry delivering building materials allegedly knocked down and killed Aisha.

By Kamau Muthoni 20 days ago

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Heineken deposits Sh250m bank guarantee in Sh1.7b Maxam distribution dispute

Heineken has provided a Sh250 million bank guarantee in favour of distributor Maxam Limited in a row over Sh1.7 billion award for breach of the right to distribute its products in the country.

By Kamau Muthoni 24 days ago

CUE ordered to audit dental surgery courses in Moi, Nairobi universities

The Education CS has ordered CUE to audit dental surgery programmes at Moi University and the University of Nairobi following concerns over possible lack of accreditation.

By Kamau Muthoni 24 days ago

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Two years on, courts yet to answer crucial Finance Bill questions

Petitions filed on punitive taxes, police brutality and illegal KDF deployment still gathering dust.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Court told state has not released Sh1.7b Ebola facility deal

The government is yet to make public the Sh1.7 billion deal with the American counterpart for the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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AG, Defence Council defend military deployment during 2024 Gen Z protests

The Attorney General and the Defence Council have clashed with the Law Society of Kenya over the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to contain the youth-led 2024 protests.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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It is not till death do you part, judge tells petitioner

Justice Roselyn Aburili on Wednesday used the Bible and the Constitution to dash a man’s hope to keep his estranged wife.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Couple seeks to access bank accounts in probe on Sh200m US federal scam

A couple is challenging the freezing of over Sh200 million in assets as ARA and DCI investigate alleged links to a US student aid fraud scheme.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Duale contradicts self in court over Ebola quarantine facility deal

Duale says Kenya halted a US-funded Ebola facility project, but Katiba Institute argues construction continues despite court orders stopping it.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Man takes state to court to save dying mother tongue

An Abasuba activist has sued the government, seeking inclusion of Olusuuba in schools and urgent action to save the endangered language from extinction.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Battle over Muslims' moon sighting role lands in court

A court case seeks to stop the Chief Kadhi from declaring moon sightings, arguing the role belongs to religious councils, not judicial officers.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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CS Duale, AG Oduor in the spot for contempt in Ebola quarantine facility saga

Lobby group sues Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and the Attorney General Dorcas Oduor for allegedly defying the court on the Ebola quarantine facility being built at Laikipia Airbase.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Man sues government over alleged erroneous inclusion in terrorist blacklist

A man has moved to court, seeking to compel the government to remove him from the terrorist blacklist, claiming that he has been going through untold pain for the last six years.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Lebanese firm sues KPC for Sh10.6b contract dues

Court records indicate KPC, which was recently privatised, has paid Zakhem more than Sh2 billion in interest as the battles drag on.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Microfinance ordered to pay Sh150 million refund to youth fund

Indo Africa Finance must pay YEDF Sh150 million plus interest after the High Court ruled it breached a youth loan financing agreement.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Innocent but 'guilty': Gachagua's absurd impeachment verdict pits lawyers against Judiciary

Lawyers and legal experts criticized the High Court for upholding Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment while awarding him Sh50 million for a fair hearing violation.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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ICC suspends prosecutor over sex abuse claims

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended pending a sexual misconduct probe and final decision by the Assembly of State Parties.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Condemned unfairly? High Court upholds Gachagua's impeachment, awards him Sh50m

The High Court awarded former DP Rigathi Gachagua Sh50 million for violation of his rights during impeachment proceedings but declined to reinstate him.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Impeachment verdict: Will it be tears or triumph for Gachagua and Kindiki?

The High Court is set to rule on the legality of Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment and Kithure Kindiki’s appointment as Deputy President.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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MPs escape the sack over gender rule, but not yet out of the woods

Court found Former CJ Maraga’s advisory on gender rule procedurally defective. A fresh petition could, however, trigger dissolution across successive parliamentary terms.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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High Court revives 'wrong sperm' case against IVF clinic

The High Court has revived a woman's lawsuit against an IVF clinic over claims she was inseminated with sperm from the wrong donor.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

SportPesa sues 20 companies over FKF data use row

A court battle over the use of Kenya Premier League data by football streaming platforms and betting firms has been filed.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Escape from Kamiti: How terror suspects fooled guards in midnight prison break drama

Three terrorism convicts who tried to escape Kamiti Maximum Prison are one step away from getting another round of cooling their heels behind bars for a 2021 daring plot.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Turbulence at Ketraco as search for CEO, new board takes shape

Ketraco’s search for a substantive CEO has intensified amid looming board term expiries and a court challenge to the recruitment criteria.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Top court orders Heineken to deposit Sh250m in contract breach award row

The Court of Appeal has ordered Heineken to deposit Sh250 million as security in a dispute with Maxam Ltd over a Sh1.7 billion award for allegedly unlawful termination of a contract.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Court orders state to make public Sh1.7b US Ebola quarantine facility deal

The High Court has ordered the government to disclose the Sh1.7 billion deal with the US for the Ebola quarantine facility within seven days.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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No escape for City Hall: Court orders full hearing in KPLC trash dumping case

The Court of Appeal has cleared the way for a full hearing of KPLC’s case against Nairobi County over last year’s garbage dumping and sewer blockage at its offices.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Supreme Court strikes out Sh3 billion Runda land row appeal

The Supreme Court has struck out Mary Wanjiku’s application in the Sh3 billion Runda land dispute on procedural grounds.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Sh10.7b puzzle: Intrigues into the decade-long court battle for the soul of Dusit D2 property

A decade-long legal battle over a Sh703 million property deal has escalated into a Sh10.7 billion dispute, putting Nairobi’s iconic Dusit D2 complex at risk.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Case declines to kick out Wetang'ula as speaker

he High Court declined to remove Speaker Moses Wetang’ula despite affirming Azimio as the rightful majority coalition in Parliament.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago