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Kamau Muthoni

Court case exposes scheme to have foreigners run Ruto's social media

President Ruto’s social media accounts could have the backing of foreigners outside the country, whose task is to manage a positive image while eliminating critical comments online.

Court case exposes scheme to have foreigners run Ruto's social media

Mudavadi, firm battle over prime land in Vihiga County

Mudavadi, firm battle over prime land in Vihiga County

Inside troll spyware pitting 'Ruto men' and a developer

Inside troll spyware pitting 'Ruto men' and a developer

Two Shabaab militants found guilty for Dusit terror attack

Two Shabaab militants found guilty for Dusit terror attack

What's in a title? Clinical officers sue to be 'doctor'

Petitioners argue that the government and KMPDC have discriminated against clinical medicine graduates despite being critical healthcare personnel.

What's in a title? Clinical officers sue to be 'doctor'

Fresh twist in ex-DP ouster case after a request to continue

Four cases filed before former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached are now in doubt after a fresh application was filed to sustain them.

Fresh twist in ex-DP ouster case after a request to continue

Failure to create new boundaries will affect 2027 polls, IEBC says

Electoral agency, however, admits that time for the review has already passed. One lawyer suggests that the boundaries review be carried out by July next year.

Failure to create new boundaries will affect 2027 polls, IEBC says

Supreme Court urged to grant wealth to children born out of wedlock

The Court of Appeal held that it is discriminatory for a child born out of wedlock to be denied inheritance solely because they were born out of a ‘sin.’

Supreme Court urged to grant wealth to children born out of wedlock

Freemasons seek compensation from City Hall in land rates row

The Freemasons Society has moved to court seeking compensation from Nairobi County following clamping of their property over Sh19 million land rates row.

Freemasons seek compensation from City Hall in land rates row

Court to determine whether Gachagua is reinstated as deputy president or...

Parliament shot itself in the foot by arguing that DCJ Philomena Mwilu had powers to empanel a three-judge bench that lifted orders freezing the removal of former DP Rigathi Gachagua.

Court to determine whether Gachagua is reinstated as deputy president or...

Kuscco housing unit boss fires back in missing Sh1.6b legal tussle

About Sh13 billion of Sacco members’ savings are suspected to have been mismanaged over the years by previous Kuscco management, some of whom are now in court facing fraud charges.

Kuscco housing unit boss fires back in missing Sh1.6b legal tussle

Diaspora voters sue over polling centres as cases against IEBC rise

A group of 92 Kenyans abroad have moved to court to demand polling stations outside embassies.

Diaspora voters sue over polling centres as cases against IEBC rise

Breeder sues Directorate of Veterinary Services over Sh12 million cow semen

A court battle has emerged between a supplier and two government agencies over Sh 12 million cow semen.

Breeder sues Directorate of Veterinary Services over Sh12 million cow semen

Lebanese firm seeks to attach Kenya Pipeline's bank accounts in Sh926 million row

A Lebanese company has raided Kenya Pipeline Company’s bank accounts, claiming that the company has refused to pay more than Sh926 million owed to it.

Lebanese firm seeks to attach Kenya Pipeline's bank accounts in Sh926 million row

Court orders man to rent wife house in tiff with mother-in-law

A court has ordered a man to find a home for his wife within six months to resolve ongoing conflicts between her and his mother.

Court orders man to rent wife house in tiff with mother-in-law

LSK decries unpaid legal fees despite advocates delivering quality services

LSK decries unpaid legal fees despite advocates delivering quality services.

LSK decries unpaid legal fees despite advocates delivering quality services

'Not that fast', Court says no to consent divorce

The High Court in Nairobi on Thursday dismissed a case that sought to have couples part ways without necessarily washing each other’s dirty linens before a judge or a magistrate.

'Not that fast', Court says no to consent divorce

CJ Koome to set bench to hear cases filed by Supreme Court judges

CJ Koome to set bench to hear cases filed by Supreme Court judges.

CJ Koome to set bench to hear cases filed by Supreme Court judges

Smugglers making money from praying mantises, report reveals

An ongoing ants smuggling case has revealed that other insects are also finding their way to the international markets.

Smugglers making money from praying mantises, report reveals

Tribunal charges Havi over online attacks on colleague

Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Nelson Havi’s style of criticism has landed him in trouble.

Tribunal charges Havi over online attacks on colleague

Ex-wife wins first round over control of K'Osewe empire

Commercial Court Judge Njoki Mwangi ordered businessman William Osewe Guda not to change or transfer the eatery’s bank accounts and M-pesa in a case filed by his ex-wife Anne Mutheu Osewe.

Ex-wife wins first round over control of K'Osewe empire

Kenyans file lawsuits over CCTV installations without consent

The fight over privacy in Kenya is evolving into a new battlefront.

Kenyans file lawsuits over CCTV installations without consent

Till death do us part: Man battles divorce, defends religious vows

The man, identified by the initials PKG, is suing the Attorney General, the National Assembly, his estranged wife (identified as MWW), and the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Till death do us part: Man battles divorce, defends religious vows

Divine intervention: Pastors and Kikuyu elders pray for Limuru 'killer' road

This comes after 12 people died in a record 24 hours, with another seven fatalities reported this week when a private matatu rolled along the same section.

Divine intervention: Pastors and Kikuyu elders pray for Limuru 'killer' road

Ex-couple fights over control of K'Osewe empire

There is trouble at Nairobi’s famous K’Osewe Ranalo food restaurant. Court case has split businessman William Osewe Guda and his former wife, Stella Anne Mutheu Osewe.

Ex-couple fights over control of K'Osewe empire

Uhuru, Ruto can't explain Sh13 trillion loan use, court told

The petitioners claim that Uhuru is responsible for Sh4.5 trillion borrowed as odious debt between 2014 and 2022.

Uhuru, Ruto can't explain Sh13 trillion loan use, court told

General Ogolla will: Sh150m to wife and children, good luck to relatives

In the presence of his colleagues Lt Col John Njenga and Lt Col Stephen Sane, General Francis Ogolla entrusted his children, Lorna Achieng and Joel Rabuku, with managing his estate after his death.

General Ogolla will: Sh150m to wife and children, good luck to relatives

Two Belgian teens, Vietnamese and Kenyan admit smuggling ants worth Sh1.2m

Two Belgian teens, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan, have admitted to smuggling at least 5300 garden ants (siafu) worth Sh 1.2 million.

Two Belgian teens, Vietnamese and Kenyan admit smuggling ants worth Sh1.2m

Why the Supreme Court overturned a 30-year life sentence

In the Muruatetu case, the highest court in the land held that while life imprisonment ought not necessarily mean a prisoner’s natural life

Why the Supreme Court overturned a 30-year life sentence

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

Firm sues KPC over Sh4.9b tender rules

A local firm has taken legal action against Kenya Pipeline Company over a Sh4.9 billion tender for the construction of tanks aimed at enhancing oil flow at its Western Kenya depot.

Firm sues KPC over Sh4.9b tender rules

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

Former Attorney General says as a former Speaker, he is entitled to two armed police officers. He claims officers were recalled because of his sentiments about Kenya Kwanza administration.

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

State capture: How dalliance with Guptas felled Jacob Zuma

More than anyone else, the term state capture has been associated with the Gupta brothers, who were claimed of having excessive influence on former South African President Jacob Zuma.

State capture: How dalliance with Guptas felled Jacob Zuma

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

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a landmark case filed by the 2016 Lang’ata Prison women’s beauty contest winner Ruth Kamande, who has been on death row for close to a decade.

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

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