EACC welcomes Waititu's conviction on money-laundering charges

EACC has welcomed a High Court decision overturning the acquittal of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife and two others on money-laundering charges.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago

Two traders charged in Sh3.9 billion fake invoice tax fraud

Two traders and their companies have denied charges linked to an alleged Sh3.9 billion VAT fraud scheme involving fictitious invoices.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago

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Supreme Court to decide fate of Sh10m judges' car allowance

At the centre of the dispute is a benefit that increased fivefold in seven years, from Sh2 million in 2011 to Sh10 million in 2018.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

'I'm not going anywhere': CJ Koome rejects SRC's bid to recuse self from judges' Sh10m car allowance case

Koome dismissed the allegations of bias, insisting that she had no conflict of interest in the dispute and was prepared to discharge her constitutional mandate.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Blow to Waititu as High Court upholds 12-year sentence in Sh588m graft case

The High Court has upheld former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu’s conviction and sentence in the Sh588 million graft case.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Court of Appeal rejects State, Vodacom bid to suspend ruling nullifying Safaricom sale

The Court of Appeal has rejected the government’s and Vodacom’s bid to suspend a High Court ruling that nullified the Sh204.3 billion Safaricom share sale.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

Mamlaka Hill Chapel members seek a say in bishop's dismissal case

Mamlaka Hill Chapel members want to join the court case challenging Bishop Charles Ng’ang’a’s dismissal, citing concerns over church governance.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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High Court ruling revives graft case against Oparanya

Allegations of graft involving contracts worth Sh2.2 billion during his tenure as Kakamega governor have returned to haunt CS Wycliffe Oparany

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

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Inside John Matara and Starlet Wahu's Sh50,000 deadly fight

John Matara has denied killing Starlet Wahu, telling the High Court that she attacked him with a knife during a dispute over a Sh50,000 payment and that he fled after being injured.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

Businessman charged with threatening magistrate

Francis Kamau Karanja denied a charge of cyber harassment over a text message allegedly sent to Kibera Magistrate Margaret Murage.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

Court okays prosecution of City Lawyer Kimani Wachira in Sh10 million bribery case

The High Court has cleared the way for investigations and prosecution of a city lawyer, Wachira over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe on behalf of a Judge.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

'Mental' stability delays bail ruling for Mbithe, children in Mutiso murder case

Mbithe and her two children questioned Ndetei’s mental stability and capacity to swear an affidavit relied upon in opposing the accused persons’ release on bail.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

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Businessman charged with threatening Kibera magistrate

A Nairobi businessman has been charged with sending a threatening message to a magistrate over alleged bias in handling a criminal case.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

Reprieve for ex-PC Davis Chelogoi as court stops judgment in Sh1.35 billion land case

Chelogoi has secured a reprieve after the High Court suspended his criminal proceedings over a disputed Sh1.35 billion Lower Kabete property.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

Kenya Power ordered to pay former employee Sh2.38m allowance

Kenya Power has been ordered to pay a former employee Sh2.38 million in unpaid acting allowance after retaining her in a senior position without full compensation.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

DPP withdraws Sh17.59m fraud charges against former SHA CEOs Wachira and Ingasira

The judge further directed that the cash bail deposited by the two accused persons be released to the depositors. 

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

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Court certifies urgent fresh petition challenging Dangote Lamu refinery

The High Court has certified urgent a fresh petition seeking disclosure of key agreements and public commitments surrounding the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote oil refinery in Lamu.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

Court orders mental tests for police officers accused of killing lawyer Kyalo Mbobu

The duo appeared before Kibera High Court Judge Diana Kavedza but did not take a plea after the prosecution sought orders for them to undergo a mental assessment.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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Court declares DPP's decision to drop Sh2.2b Oparanya graft case unconstitutional

The High Court has declared the DPP’s decision to withdraw Sh2.2 billion corruption-related charges against CS Wycliffe Oparanya unconstitutional and quashed the decision.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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DPP opposes bail for Mbithe and six others in Mutiso murder case

The DPP argued that the prosecution had established compelling reasons to keep the accused persons in custody pending trial, citing risks to witnesses and the integrity of the proceedings.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

New admission rules for advocates training suspended

KSL was stopped from admitting, enrolling or commencing training of any person under the 2027/28 ATP pursuant to the contested criteria.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Petition filed seeking removal of KURA boss Kinoti over alleged expired term

Petitioners have asked the High Court to remove KURA director-general Silas Kinoti, arguing his term expired on June 18, 2026, unless the authority can produce a valid instrument extending his tenure.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

Mbithe, children and four others seek bail in Mutiso murder case

Seven suspects, including Rose Mbithe and her two children, have asked the High Court to grant them bail after being charged afresh with the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Mutiso murder: Ndetei says life in danger, opposes bail for ex-wife Mbithe and children

In his affidavit, Ndetei claimed that he had been intimidated by Mbithe and their children for more than 30 years.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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From power to court: Davis Chelogoi's battle for the Sh1.35 billion Lower Kabete land

Chelogoi now finds himself locked in an intense, high-stakes battle over a multi-billion-shilling parcel of land in Lower Kabete, contending that his life is under threat.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

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Above the law? How Ruto's administration has defied courts on key projects

President Ruto’s administration has repeatedly faced accusations of launching projects before complying with mandatory legal safeguards and court orders.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

Sonko wins court battle as judge rejects the State's bid to seize Sh28 million

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko got a major reprieve after the High Court rejected an attempt by the Assets Recovery Agency to seize Sh28 million held in various bank accounts.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

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DNA of five men found in Tob Cohen murder probe

The mystery surrounding Tob Cohen’s death has deepened after a forensic analyst revealed DNA profiles of five unidentified men recovered from items collected during investigations.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

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Troubled paradise: Former housekeeper lifts lid on Cohen's bitter marital woes

A former housekeeper has given the High Court a detailed account of Tob Cohen and Sarah Wairimu’s troubled marriage, describing alleged violence and the events preceding Cohen’s death.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

Blow to Ezekiel Mutua as High Court declines to dismiss Sh22.6m EACC recovery case

The High Court has declined to strike out the EACC’s Sh22.6 million recovery case against former KFCB boss Ezekiel Mutua, allowing the proceedings against him to continue.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

Court dismisses governor Wamatangi bid to strike out Sh813m EACC recovery suit

Kiambu Governor Paul Kimani Wamatangi and six others have suffered a setback after the High Court rejected bids to strike out an EACC case seeking recovery of Sh813.1 million

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

ARA loses second bid to seize Sh36 million from Burundi businessman's Kenyan Account

Court rejects ARA’s bid to seize Sh35.6 million linked to Burundian businessman Nduwimana Aimable over insufficient evidence.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

Waiter recounts Tob Cohen's final hours before disappearance

A waiter has told the High Court that Dutch businessman Tob Cohen left a Parklands bar alone in the early hours of July 20, 2019, hours before his disappearance.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

Ex-Kiambu Assembly clerk, former KAA employee charged over fake certificates

Two former public officers have denied charges over allegations that they used forged academic certificates to secure jobs and earn millions of shillings in salaries.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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Why Appeals Court nullified Sh2.4bn Ruaraka land compensation deal

The Government has suffered a major legal blow after the Court of Appeal torpedoed a Sh2.4 billion compensation deal at the heart of the controversial Ruaraka land saga

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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Cohen murder trial: Fresh details reveal troubled, violent marriage

Court testimony has revealed property disputes, alleged assaults and divorce proceedings before Tob Cohen’s death.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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Revealed: How Dr Mutiso's murder suspects are plotting to poison police informers

Detectives say one of Mbithe and her children’s close associates was arrested at Pangani Police Station while carrying poisoned food allegedly for a person who had been cooperating with police.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

EACC recovers Sh25m road reserve next to University of Nairobi Mombasa Campus

EACC has recovered a Sh25 million road reserve that was allegedly grabbed and converted into private property near the University of Nairobi’s Mombasa Campus.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

Court orders mental assessment of two more suspects in Mutiso murder case

The Director of Public Prosecutions asked the court for 21 days to have the suspects assessed mentally, saying they were not ready to take plea.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

Win for Sifuna as Tribunal overturns Registrar's move to block Linda Mwananchi name

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has overturned the Registrar’s rejection of Linda Mwananchi Movement, giving the Sifuna-linked group a fresh opportunity to secure the LMM name.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago