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Kamau Muthoni

Man, 49, loses bid to know father using DNA test

The High Court recently dashed the hopes of a 49-year-old Kenyan living in the United States who sought to be legally recognised as the son of a man he claimed to be his biological father.

Man, 49, loses bid to know father using DNA test

My life is at risk: Ex-minister sues Kanja, AG over security detail cut

My life is at risk: Ex-minister sues Kanja, AG over security detail cut

State capture: How dalliance with Guptas felled Jacob Zuma

State capture: How dalliance with Guptas felled Jacob Zuma

Win for DPP as Supreme court upholds Kamande's conviction , rejects abuse defence

Win for DPP as Supreme court upholds Kamande's conviction , rejects abuse defence

Supreme Court judges Mwilu and Ibrahim win first round against JSC

In the case, Havi claimed that the court had no power to hear and determine the cases because they stopped a constitutional process before the commission.

Supreme Court judges Mwilu and Ibrahim win first round against JSC

Boost for Supreme Court judges in case against JSC, lawyers

Two Supreme Court judges have won the first round of the battle against JSC, lawyers Nelson Havi, Ahmednasir Abdullahi’s associates and Dari Limited.

Boost for Supreme Court judges in case against JSC, lawyers

KAA now cites public interest as it cancels Adani deal

KAA Director Nicholas Bodo files in court one-page letter to Adani representative.The deal met resistance from the public over governance, costs and risk of ceding strategic national asset.

KAA now cites public interest as it cancels Adani deal

Why court sided with Lavington residents to stop 16-storey apartment project

They observed that if Metricon Home Nairobi is allowed to proceed, the buildings will be nothing but a monument to environmental degradation if the appeal succeeds.

Why court sided with Lavington residents to stop 16-storey apartment project

Cannon Insurance ownership row heads to court

A court battle over the shareholding of Cannon General Insurance (K) Limited and Cannon Life Assurance (K) Limited has erupted, with a South Africa-based Insurance firm at the heart of the case.

Cannon Insurance ownership row heads to court

KUSSCO sues top executive over Sh1.6 billion unaccounted funds

The official was in charge of developing the union’s homes project. He is accused of paying vendors without evidence of the procurement process.

KUSSCO sues top executive over Sh1.6 billion unaccounted funds

Gulf firms in State deal cut fuel costs as contracts are extended

The three firms will lower the freight and premium cost by between six and 13 per cent up to 2027.

Gulf firms in State deal cut fuel costs as contracts are extended

Court freezes use of Sh7b World Bank loan over land compensation row

Environment and Lands Court has frozen Sh7 billion loan issued by the World Bank, which is part of Sh100 billion meant for the construction of 730km road traversing North Eastern counties.

Court freezes use of Sh7b World Bank loan over land compensation row

Man's bar confession of involvement with minor gets him 15 years in jail

The minor’s mother told the court that on the same day, Francis defiled her daughter, he went to a nearby club and started spilling the beans that he had impregnated her.

Man's bar confession of involvement with minor gets him 15 years in jail

Nowrojee, the legal legend and giant, takes a final bow at 84

He was among the few brilliant legal minds remaining in the country who were called barristers at Lincoln's inn. When lawyers met on opposing sides, they referred to him as either a mentor or teacher

Nowrojee, the legal legend and giant, takes a final bow at 84

Court sets date for hearing Wetang'ula ouster case

The High Court has set July 10, 2025, as the date to hear the case seeking to remove Moses Wetang’ula, for ruling that Kenya Kwanza is the majority party.

Court sets date for hearing Wetang'ula ouster case

Former minister, son seek court's intervention in a land row

Former Chief Justice Kitili Mwendwa’s widow, Wilfred Nyiva Mwendwa, and his son, Maluki Kitili, have moved to court to block prosecution in a Sh15 million land row.

Former minister, son seek court's intervention in a land row

Contractor sues KPA over Sh1.2b asbestos removal project

Asbestos was widely used in Kenya's construction industry in the 1960s and 1970s and remains in government buildings, hospitals, schools, and even water supply systems.

Contractor sues KPA over Sh1.2b asbestos removal project

Ministry unable to explain donation for HIV kits, Sh3m

The Ministry of Health failed to explain how much it received from HIV kits manufacturers it sought donations from after conducting the pilot study and categorizing the kits.

Ministry unable to explain donation for HIV kits, Sh3m

Supreme battle: Four issues at the core of JSC and top judges dispute

The battle between Supreme Court judges and the JSC boils down to four issues, including whether a judge can be punished for recusing themselves when a party raises claims of bias.

Supreme battle: Four issues at the core of JSC and top judges dispute

Court shields Telkom bosses from prosecution in Sh15b land dispute

The High Court in Nairobi has blocked the prosecution of eight Telkom Kenya managers in a dispute over the surrender of Sh15 billion land for construction of a sports arena.

Court shields Telkom bosses from prosecution in Sh15b land dispute

Judges deny Sh5million compensation for man's inability to make love after accident

Court of Appeal judges unanimously agreed that the amount demanded would only be awarded to a married person.

Judges deny Sh5million compensation for man's inability to make love after accident

The fight over Sh8b Karen land that ended up as no man's

A company owned by former VP Moody Awori, his wife, and businessman Horatius da Gama Rose battled several persons and companies that claimed a prime land worth Sh8 billion.

The fight over Sh8b Karen land that ended up as no man's

How Ruto defended himself against land grabbing claims

Ruto, then Deputy President, sued Johnstone Muthama, James Orengo, Boni Khalwale, Elizabeth Ongoro and Suna East MP Junet Mohamed after they accused him of grabbing the land.

How Ruto defended himself against land grabbing claims

High Court to rule on Supreme Court judges case

The High Court will on April 25 decide whether five cases filed against JSC over petitions to remove Supreme Court judges from office will be sent to CJ Koome for empanelment of a bench.

High Court to rule on Supreme Court judges case

Court dismisses DTB CEO's case in Sh174m row with tycoon's widow

Justice Jairus Ngaah ruled that Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo was right to order DTB CEO to appear before him to provide details about the transaction.

Court dismisses DTB CEO's case in Sh174m row with tycoon's widow

DPP urges court to convict two suspects indicted for Dusit D2 terror attack

DPP Renson Ingonga told court that Hussein Abdile Ali and Mohamed Abdi Ali played a crucial role in ensuring that terrorists moved from Somalia to Kenya for the Dusit D2 attack.

DPP urges court to convict two suspects indicted for Dusit D2 terror attack

Politicians in the way of fight against graft, report shows

Political interference is the biggest headache for criminal justice sector players while fighting corruption even as the Judiciary and the National Intelligence Service confront the vice.

Politicians in the way of fight against graft, report shows

Waititu to spend one more month in jail as he awaits battle on bail

Justice Lucy Njuguna will rule on bail application and supplementary petition on April 23. Ferdinand Waititu was jailed in February for his involvement in a Sh588 million road tender scandal.

Waititu to spend one more month in jail as he awaits battle on bail

Dusit D2 hotel owner moves to court to stop auction

Cape Holding Limited in its case filed under urgency on Wednesday, claimed that Synergy Industrial Credit Limited had illegally hiked its claim by a whopping 8.3 billion.

Dusit D2 hotel owner moves to court to stop auction

Why Supreme Court wants a three-judge panel to hear its case against JSC

Apex court has sued the JSC and wanted the case to be heard by more than one judge.

Why Supreme Court wants a three-judge panel to hear its case against JSC

Why court stopped DCI from taking Nairobi hospital documents

Justice John Chigiti barred the DCI from accessing or removing any documents from the health facility in a case filed on Tuesday.

Why court stopped DCI from taking Nairobi hospital documents

Court lifts orders barring Nairobi Hospital from borrowing Sh4.2b

Petitioner stated that he filed the case to prevent the hospital from falling into debt. He claimed the hospital had made a loss Sh1.1b and outstanding supplier debts of Sh3b.

Court lifts orders barring Nairobi Hospital from borrowing Sh4.2b

Buyer of Tuju's contested Karen property exposed in ongoing court battle

Former Jubilee SG claims that Jackson Kiplimo Chebett is the director of Ultra Eureka.

Buyer of Tuju's contested Karen property exposed in ongoing court battle

Justice Majanja wished to be cremated same day he died, but...

Will reveals a man who sought a swift and unceremonious transition to the afterlife. His family, friends and fellow judges extended his earthly stay by seven days.

Justice Majanja wished to be cremated same day he died, but...

Apex court upholds rejection of 3 laws passed without Senate input consent

Chief Justice Koome and six justices declare laws illegal for lacking Senate approval.Apex Court grants 18-month grace period to amend Sacco Act, affirming 20 laws’ validity.

Apex court upholds rejection of 3 laws passed without Senate input consent

EA Cables and TransCentury get lifeline in Sh4.8b loan row

Commercial Court judge bars receiver managers from taking over both firms for 90 days. Their lawyer successfully pleads for more time to conclude a repayment plan.

EA Cables and TransCentury get lifeline in Sh4.8b loan row

Court: Wetang'ula can't be Speaker, Ford-K boss

Appellate court rules Moses Wetangula can’t hold both Speaker and Ford Kenya leader roles.

Court: Wetang'ula can't be Speaker, Ford-K boss

Condemned Tyrant: Kisiang'ani powerless after reassignment, court verdict

Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that ICT PS Edward Kisiang’ani had no authority or powers to direct other accounting officers on which media houses they could advertise in.

Condemned Tyrant: Kisiang'ani powerless after reassignment, court verdict

UDA's takeover of ANC challenged in court

In his supporting affidavit, Mutoro argued that ANC members were unaware whether the party was merging or dissolving.

UDA's takeover of ANC challenged in court

High Court faults Kisiang'ani for monopolising govt adverts

Justice Lawrence Mugambi said that Kisiang’ani has no authority to order or direct other public officers and entities where to place their advertisements.

High Court faults Kisiang'ani for monopolising govt adverts

Court blocks JSC from arguing Justices Mwilu, Ibrahim cases

High Court bars Judicial Service Commission from presenting case over judges’ stay petitions.Lawyers debate JSC’s mandate in judge removal amid judicial independence concerns.

Court blocks JSC from arguing Justices Mwilu, Ibrahim cases

Mortuary staff defend funeral home in battle over lost heart

Children of late police boss Timothy Muumbo sued Lee Funeral Home after his heart went missing during postmortem.

Mortuary staff defend funeral home in battle over lost heart

Ombudsman seeks Supreme Court advisory on summon powers

Kenya’s ombudsman has moved to the Supreme Court seeking advice on whether the government can summon commissioners and county officials whenever there are complaints.

Ombudsman seeks Supreme Court advisory on summon powers

Supreme Court bench ouster to put government's legitimacy on trial

Opinion divided on whether the country will face an unprecedented crisis if an overhaul of the Supreme Court succeeds.

Supreme Court bench ouster to put government's legitimacy on trial

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