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Death or life sentence? Opinion split on penalty for murder, robbery

Justice Kizito Magare sentenced Julius Macharia to death for defiling and killing seven-year-old Tamara Blessing Kabira, reigniting debate over capital punishment for murder and robbery.

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IEBC sued over 'secret deal' with Smartmatic

A lawyer has sued IEBC, alleging it unlawfully extended a contract with Smartmatic International Holdings to manage technology for the 2027 General Election.

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Why lawyer wants colonial treason law scrapped

Lawyer John Obwogi has petitioned the High Court to strike out Kenya’s colonial-era treason law, arguing it is unconstitutional under the Constitution of Kenya.

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Judges sue AG, Treasury PS, Solicitor General over failure to pay them Sh120m

Justice Mwita awarded the six judges Sh20 million each in addition to a global sum Sh4 million as the cost of the case.

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Vanishing cigarettes: Smuggling rackets that cost Kenya millions

On December 13, 2023, a truck left Mastermind Tobacco Ltd’s premises in Nairobi with at least 1,150 cartons of SuperMatch cigarettes, however they vanished between Eldoret-Malaba highway.

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Why Vodacom wants court to strike out its name from Safaricom sale case

Vodacom Group has urged the court to strike its name out of a case filed by Kanu spokesperson Tony Gachoka and activist Fredrick Onyango in opposition to the sale of Safaricom shares.

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Kanjama's comeback: How faith, integrity and grit won in LSK politics

Senior Counsel Charles Njiru Kanjama staged a determined comeback to win the Law Society of Kenya presidency, underscoring faith, integrity and resilience in LSK politics.

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Kanjama wins LSK election to succeed Faith Odhiambo

Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama beat lawyer Peter Wanyama and outgoing Vice President Mwaura Kabata by more than 1,000 votes margin to clinch the top seat.

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Why court has quashed bid to block law on blacklisting loan defaulters

High Court finds that the regulation cannot be applied unless the Court of Appeal revives it. Petitioners had sought the upholding of the moratorium on listings following the Covid-19.

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Activists move to court to halt Ruto-Sakaja deal over alleged illegality

The High Court in Nairobi on Wednesday certified as urgent a case filed to challenge the co-operation deal to run the county between Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja and President William Ruto.

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Court paves way for a three-horse race as lawyers pick next LSK boss

The High Court in Nairobi on Wednesday struck out a last-minute bid by a lawyer to lock out LSK Vice President Mwaura Kabata from contesting in today’s election

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Activist seeks to open legal practice to laymen, raids advocates pockets

An activist has petitioned the High Court to allow non-qualified individuals to offer legal representation and drafting services.

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Karen Hospital, family strike deal to place 83-year-old man in nursing home

An 83-year-old man who has been at Karen Hospital for a year now, over Sh25 million medical bill, will now be transferred to a nursing home.

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Bring nothing to a marriage, walk away with nothing, Judge rules

There is a likelihood that you may walk out of that marriage with nothing or just the way you came, a High Court Judge has ruled.

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Kiambu mall owner dealt a blow by Appeals Court in Sh3b property dispute

Court of Appeal Judges ruled that Nairobi businessman David Kimani had proved that he purchased the property from Zena Grace Linsle and paid the agreed Sh20 million.

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Why Kevian boss wants Supreme Court's intervention in Malindi land dispute

Business man wants apex court to determine whether a fresh trial should proceed

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Court bars ex-Treasury PS Mbindyo, NLC and church from 3,000 acres land

The Environment and Lands Court has ordered the former PS, NLC, ADC, Machakos County, National Lands Registrar and Africa Inland Church not to interfere with the 3,000 acres of land.

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Judge withdraws from Sh2.4 billion Koinange land case

A Court of Appeal Judge has withdrawn from a Sh2.4 billion property dispute pitting former Cabinet Minister Mbiyu Koinange’s daughter against a private company.

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Court of Appeal strikes down ban on lesbian-themed film 'Rafiki'

 The court found that scenes of homosexuality would have been a reason to rate Rafiki as adults only, instead of banning it.

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Confusion as courts issue conflicting orders on duty-free rice imports

Conflicting High Court orders issued in Nairobi and Kerugoya over the clearance of 500,000 tonnes of duty-free rice at the Port of Mombasa have thrown the import process into confusion.

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Back to Sender: Why court has rejected Ruto's bloated team of advisers

Appointed against constitutional safeguards, the ever-expanding list of presidential advisers is unashamedly siphoning Kenyan taxpayers’ money with little to show for it.

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Ruto's lawyer Katwa among 15 nominated to Court of Appeal

President William Ruto’s lawyer, Katwa Kigen, is among 15 people nominated by the Judicial Service Commission for appointment to the Court of Appeal.

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Reprieve for Mudavadi as court thwarts ANC-UDA merger

High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye declared that ANC's dissolution violated the party’s constitution and the Constitution of Kenya.

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Total Energies loses Sh355m land dispute with ex-CS Kazungu Kambi, Riva Oils

According to the judge the parties ought to present evidence to show that their title is genuine while the other was illegally acquired.

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How Mbadi's duty-free rice import plan turned into free-for-all legal war

The government allowed importation of 500,000 tonnes of rice purportedly to plug deficit.

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Court orders PSC to immediately halt pay of Ruto advisors

High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye has ruled that President William Ruto violated the Constitution by appointing 21 advisors.

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Why man wants marriage papers rule invalidated

He argues that making registration of customary marriages a must creates a loophole.

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Private lawyers in Sh5bn funds case spark court showdown

In a brief response, Kipkogei said the objectors needed to formally move the court to have him excluded from the case.

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Diageo, EABL in Sh296.7bn legal battle over sale to Asahi

The firm’s general counsel, Anthony David William Smith, said that there was also no further specific prayer by Bia Tosha against it.

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Why court has rejected governments' affidavit in housing levy case

The Court dismissed an application seeking to introduce a new affidavit by Housing PS Charles Hinga in support of the government’s case for the continuation of Housing Levy deductions.

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Former AG James Karugu's sons sue DPP, DCI, claiming charges meant to influence succession

Attorney General James Boro Karugu’s sons have sued the DPP, the DCI, and the Attorney General, seeking to stop prosecution in an extension of a row over their late father’s wealth.

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KMPDU backs govt in Sh 209 billion health deal case with Senator Okiya

Medical practitioners have supported the government in a push for lifting orders that froze a Sh209 billion healthcare deal between Kenya and the United States of America.

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Feud over Jakoyo Midiwo's Sh50m estate triggers battle in family court

Varsity don has challenged the succession process, alleging she was married to the former Gem MP.

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How Richard Leakey's Sh17m estate will be shared

Renowned conservationist granted his wife life interest over all estate properties.

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Judge calls for succession law overhaul to protect women and girls' inheritance rights

The judge stressed that women should not be relegated to the lowest rung in matters of inheritance.

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Judge Mwita defends decision in medical case where a child died

High Court Judge Chacha Mwita on Thursday defended his decision to require a parent serve documents to a hospital on an urgent intervention where a child was in critical condition.

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Man sues Safaricom in mobile phone number ownership row

Mwaniki argues his number was transferred to a new owner without his consent.

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Why LSK has sued AG, Health Ministry over Sh209b data deal with US

LSK argues that the health co-operation framework seeks to bypass the Constitution, as the US will, for seven years, have unfettered access to Kenya’s health data.

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Police pliers cost taxpayers Sh1m for 'pinching wrong person'

A DCI officer’s decision to use pliers to force a village elder repay Sh250,000 to an alleged complainant has cost Kenyans at least a million after the High Court found this a violation of the law.

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I did not eat 'chicken', Ipoa boss tells JSC

Former elections board boss Issack Hassan distanced himself from claims that he benefited from graft.

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