CJ Koome Unveils Judiciary's Biggest Backlog Reduction in Years

For the first time in years, Judiciary has resolved more cases than it received, slashing its backlog by 27 per cent.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Court strikes out petition challenging Finance Act 2026 over MPs' absenteeism

High Court strikes out petition seeking to nullify Finance Act, 2026, Justice Otieno rules petitioners bypassed legal procedures for accessing National Assembly attendance records

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Blow to State as High Court nullifies key Cybercrime Act sections

High Court declares parts of Cybercrimes Act unconstitutional, rules website shutdowns without court orders violate free speech.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

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High Court imposes strict reporting rules in Utumishi Girls murder trial

The High Court has issued strict media and courtroom restrictions in the Utumishi Girls murder trial to protect the identities and welfare of the eight child suspects and witnesses.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

Why Utumishi Girls minors have been denied bail

The Kibera High Court has declined to release eight Utumishi Girls Academy students charged with the murder of 16 fellow students in the school's deadly dormitory fire on bail.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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Court halts vehicle inspection rules for private cars

Motorists have received a major reprieve after the High Court in Kiambu issued a conservatory order suspending mandatory annual inspection for private non-commercial vehicles.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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How KeNHA pressed on with Sh3b project despite forgery claims

A court petition accuses KeNHA of proceeding with a Sh3 billion road tender despite alleged forged documents and irregular procurement decisions.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

Activists urge High Court to declare Safaricom share sale unconstitutional

Activists have asked the High Court to block the government's planned sale of its 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, arguing it is unconstitutional, undervalued and threatens national interests.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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Kamani brothers, ex-PSs in limbo as Sh3.5 billion Anglo Leasing case stalls again

The long-running Sh3.5 billion Anglo Leasing case remains stalled after the Court of Appeal delayed hearing an appeal, leaving former officials and businessmen in legal limbo.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

DPP drops charges against ex-Merishaw School principal over alleged KCSE malpractice

The DPP has withdrawn charges against a former Merishaw School principal and an exam hall operator in the alleged 2025 KCSE cheating scandal due to insufficient evidence.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

Court halts orders compelling EACC to release files in Analo's Sh170m graft probe

The High Court has temporarily suspended court orders requiring the EACC to disclose investigation documents in the Sh170 million probe against Nairobi Chief Officer Patrick Analo.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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Court orders Ruto to reshuffle Cabinet within 120 Days

Judges say the current Cabinet fails to meet the constitutional gender threshold. Of its 25 members, only seven are women and 18 are men.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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Kerich's US illness claim fails to sway court

The High Court has declined to suspend Nairobi Finance CEC Charles Kerich’s three-month civil jail sentence despite his claim that he is undergoing medical treatment in the United States

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

Lawyer moves to court to stop NTSA's mandatory vehicle inspection law

The lawyer argues the punitive rules were introduced without public participation and would subject motorists to unconstitutional fees and penalties.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

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Sonko writes to CJ Koome, demands redeployment of Justice Ondieki to conclude graft case

Mike Sonko has asked Martha Koome to allow newly appointed High Court Judge Charles Ondieki to return temporarily to the lower court and conclude his long-running KSh20 million corruption case.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

'Mr Speaker Sir' freed on Sh100,000 bond in Sh41m Parliament damage case

"Mr Speaker Sir," has been released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 after pleading not guilty to charges of unlawfully accessing Parliament Buildings during the June 25, 2024 Gen Z demonstrations.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

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Blow to three Ruto allies, tycoon in Sh119m spyware suit

The software was intended to include spyware, deepfake technology, surveillance tools and troll farms, tools the state has denied commissioning.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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Court clears path for the Sh7tr debt petition case

President Ruto’s administration has suffered a setback after the High Court declined to strike out a petition challenging the legality of the Sh7 trillion public debt.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

Green Belt challenges new law opening forests to road projects

Lobby groups have moved to court to challenge the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Act, 2026, warning that its implementation could open protected forests to roads.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

Over 90 Gen Z protesters charged with traffic offences

Police are seeking 10 more days to detain over 90 protesters arrested during Thursday's Gen Z anniversary demonstrations in Nairobi.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Court orders mental assessment for eight Utumishi Girls' murder suspects

8 students accused of murdering 16 fellow learners in the deadly Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire ordered to undergo mental health assessments

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

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Appeals Court lifts order blocking govt sale of Safaricom stake to Vodacom

The Court of Appeal has lifted High Court orders that had blocked the government's planned Sh204.3 billion sale of its 15pc shareholding in Safaricom Plc to Vodacom Group Ltd.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Court rejects AG's bid to dismiss Kenya's sh 7 trillion 'Odious debt' case

A three-judge High Court bench has dismissed Attorney General Dorcas Oduor’s bid to strike out Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah's petition

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

IG Kanja faces jail for contempt over roadblocks during protests

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja risks a jail term if found guilty of deliberately defying High Court orders.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

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Why court has dismissed petition on killing of 'witches' in Kisii and Kilifi

Court says although the petition raised serious constitutional concerns regarding the rights of elderly persons, the evidence presented by the petitioners fell short of the legal threshold.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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IMF struck out of Kenya's Sh7 trillion 'Odious debt' case, granted immunity

The IMF has secured a major legal victory after the High Court struck it out of a landmark petition challenging the legality of Kenya’s Sh7 trillion public debt.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Ruto cancelled Congo trip over ebola scare, Duale tells court

Fresh details have emerged that President William Ruto cancelled a planned presidential visit to Congo-Brazzaville on May 26, 2026.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

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Gachagua appeals impeachment verdict, but seeks to retain Sh50 million award

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has appealed the High Court ruling that upheld his impeachment while seeking to retain favourable findings.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

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"I don't want the money", Gachagua backtracks on Sh50m award

Rigathi Gachagua will not accept the Sh50 million compensation awarded to him by the High Court for the violation of his constitutional rights during his impeachment proceedings.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

Court stops construction of State Lodge, airstrip and golf course in Meru Forest

The HIgh Court has temporarily stopped plans to excise and develop parts of Imenti Forest for the construction of a State Lodge, airstrip, golf course and related facilities.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

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Shade of terror: Why calls for systemic change after Gen Z killings have not faded

The prosecution of Kenyan protesters has increasingly shifted from public-order offences to terrorism-related charges, raising legal and human rights concerns over the criminalisation of dissent.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

Court halts Kipkorir's Sh1m payout, orders Muthaiga Club to release Sh500,000

The High Court has suspended the full Sh1 million compensation payout to Donald Kipkorir in his dispute with Muthaiga Country Club, ordering the club to pay Sh500,000 immediately.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

Kairu elected new president of the Court of Appeal

Justice Steven Gatembu Kairu has been elected President of the Court of Appeal after winning 26 of 41 votes in a judicial election overseen by the IEBC.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

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Why DPP Ingonga has dropped case linking SSU, DCI officers to Indians' death

Fifteen security officers accused of the murder of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver are set to be freed after the DPP withdrew the case through a nolle prosequi.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

Remorseful Duale asks court to spare him over Ebola facility saga

Health CS Aden Duale has pleaded with the High Court to pardon him after he was found guilty of contempt, saying he is remorseful and committed to upholding the rule of law.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

Duale escapes jail as court accepts apology in contempt case over Ebola facility

Aden Duale avoided a possible jail term after the High Court accepted his apology and issued a strict warning over his contempt of court in relation to the disputed Ebola quarantine facility.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

EABL seeks CJ's intervention over conflicting court orders in Sh300b share sale

EABL has written to the Chief Justice seeking intervention over conflicting High Court orders surrounding the proposed Sh300 billion sale of Diageo Plc's controlling stake to Asahi Group.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

Justice Gatembu Kairu elected President of Appeal's Court

Justice Kairu defeated three other candidates in the race for the court's top leadership position: Lady Justice Lydia Achode, Justice Patrick Kiage and Lady Justice Agnes Murgor.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

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Duale summoned for contempt sentencing over Ebola quarantine facility

Health CS Duale is expected to appear before High Court Judge Patricia Nyaundi on Tuesday after she raised concerns about the construction of the facility despite existing court orders.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

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Judge to Matara: No more excuses in Wahu murder trial

Justice Alexander Muteti adjourned the defence hearing to July 17, warning that no further delays would be tolerated when the matter resumes next month.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago