Man in Chinese couple robbery to serve 30-year jail term after DPP appeal
A man convicted of violently robbing a Chinese businessman and his wife in Kilifi has lost after the Supreme Court upheld both his conviction and 30-year prison sentence.
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Man in Chinese couple robbery to serve 30-year jail term after DPP appeal
KHRC sues to have 'Echoes of War' staged at drama festival
KHRC has filed an urgent petition at the High Court seeking orders compelling the government to allow Butere Girls to perform their controversial play Echoes of War.
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KHRC sues to have 'Echoes of War' staged at drama festival
IG Kanja ordered to reinstate former CS Muturi's security detail
High Court orders Police IG Kanja to reinstate former CS Justin Muturi’s security detail, pending hearing and determination of suit challenging the withdrawal.
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IG Kanja ordered to reinstate former CS Muturi's security detail
Court dismisses bid to compel release of alleged abduction victims
Judge Bahati Mwamuye, in dismissing the application, ruled that LSK and Omtatah failed to provide sufficient evidence to show that the missing persons were in police custody.
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Court dismisses bid to compel release of alleged abduction victims
Judiciary's mediation plan boosts economy by Sh68.9b, says Koome
Chief Justice says mediation has proven to be an effective method of dispute resolution. She reveals that 26,991 cases have been referred to mediation, with a 91% resolution rate.
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Judiciary's mediation plan boosts economy by Sh68.9b, says Koome
Court declares Maraga taskforce on police reforms unconstitutional
The government has suffered a major blow after the High Court declared the formation of a 23-member presidential task force to review police welfare unconstitutional.
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Court declares Maraga taskforce on police reforms unconstitutional
Teacher in custody for impersonating President Ruto's daughter
The DCI is seeking seven-day custodial orders for a teacher accused of impersonating President William Ruto's daughter on Facebook.
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Teacher in custody for impersonating President Ruto's daughter
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Revealed: How slain drug baron Swaleh Ahmed built multi-million empire
Investigation into  Swaleh’s operations uncovered a web of illicit transactions that involved the transfer of drug money through various accounts, designed to conceal the true nature of the funds.
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Revealed: How slain drug baron Swaleh Ahmed built multi-million empire
Court orders payout as 1,500 acres of land for military use declared unlawful
The High Court has ruled that the allocation of over 1,500 acres of land by the Ministry of Interior for military bases in Turkana County was unlawful.
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Court orders payout as 1,500 acres of land for military use declared unlawful
Notorious drug baron's multi-million assets to be forfeited to state
The High Court has ordered the forfeiture of multi-million-shillings assets linked to the late Yusuf Ahmed Swaleh, a notorious drug trafficker once nicknamed "Candy Rain".
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Notorious drug baron's multi-million assets to be forfeited to state
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Witness narrates how Kamiti convicts defrauded millions from comfort of cells
Fresh details have emerged revealing a sophisticated criminal operation inside Kamiti where inmates have been defrauding unsuspecting members of the public out of millions of shillings.,
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Witness narrates how Kamiti convicts defrauded millions from comfort of cells
Court extends suspension of public debt audit taskforce
High Court has extended orders suspending the establishment of the Presidential taskforce for the forensic audit of the country's public debt.
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Court extends suspension of public debt audit taskforce
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Woman to repay husband Sh2.6m over failed deal
The Court of Appeal has ordered a woman to repay her husband Sh2,687,797, he lent her as start-up capital to establish and run a joint venture dubbed Colon Cleansing and Beauty Shop.
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Woman to repay husband Sh2.6m over failed deal
Kenya court clears Facebook lawsuit over Tigray conflict
Facebook has suffered a blow after the High Court ruled that Meta, can be sued in the country over its alleged role in promoting content that contributed to ethnic violence in Ethiopia. 
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Kenya court clears Facebook lawsuit over Tigray conflict
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Fake titles, stolen land: DCI exposes Ministry of Lands scam
For years, land cartels have been manipulating official land titles, facilitating massive land fraud, and defrauding Kenyans of their rightful land. 
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Fake titles, stolen land: DCI exposes Ministry of Lands scam
Court freezes assets of Nairobi official, his wife in graft case
The Court of Appeal has issued conservatory orders restraining City Hall employee Wilson Nahashon and his wife from disposing of unexplained assets worth Sh643.2 million.
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Court freezes assets of Nairobi official, his wife in graft case
Court declares payment of school fees via e-Citizen unconstitutional
The government has suffered a major blow after the High Court ruled that the directive requiring parents to pay school fees through the eCitizen platform is unconstitutional and illegal.
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Court declares payment of school fees via e-Citizen unconstitutional
Body by design directors to face manslaughter charges over botched surgery death
A Kibera court has summoned the two directors of Omnicare Medical a plastic and cosmetic surgery clinic to appear in person on Wednesday to face manslaughter charges.
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Body by design directors to face manslaughter charges over botched surgery death
Tuju wants Koome to form tribunal to probe lawyers in Sh4.5b loan case
Former CS Raphael Tuju wants CJ Koome to form a tribunal to probe senior lawyers Fred Ojiambo and Prof Githu Muigai over alleged professional misconduct in his Sh4.5 billion loan case. 
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Tuju wants Koome to form tribunal to probe lawyers in Sh4.5b loan case
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Ministry of Lands: A hotbed of corruption exposed by court of appeal ruling
The Ministry of Lands has long been a hub of controversy in the country with land fraud cases piling up and innocent citizens losing their property rights.
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Ministry of Lands: A hotbed of corruption exposed by court of appeal ruling
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Woman sues neighbours for defamation over dog barking claims
She claimed the barking was not disruptive and the dogs were engaging in routine behaviour. She also refuted claims that she had neglected them, kept them locked up for long periods.
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Woman sues neighbours for defamation over dog barking claims
Court rejects police officers' plea to stop Baby Pendo case
Court of Appeal has rejected an application by 11 senior police officers who sought to halt their prosecution over the murder of six-month-old Baby Samantha Pendo.
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Court rejects police officers' plea to stop Baby Pendo case
Court orders matatus linked to politician's son to obey traffic rules
The court’s directives were issued after the two drivers, Dickson Wambua Masya and Leonard Muasya Kituu were charged with eight counts of violating traffic violations.
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Court orders matatus linked to politician's son to obey traffic rules
Court freezes copyright society's bank account, paybill number
A commercial court has frozen Music Copyright Society of Kenya's bank accounts and paybill number, for disregarding orders to halt revenue collection.
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Court freezes copyright society's bank account, paybill number
Court blocks EACC from probing Thika magistrate linked to graft
Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo has gotten a reprieve after the High Court  issued a conservatory order barring the State from investigating and prosecuting her over bribery allegations. 
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Court blocks EACC from probing Thika magistrate linked to graft
Magistrate seeks to halt EACC probe, calls search warrant unfair
Thika Magistrate Stella Atambo has accused detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) of unlawfully obtaining a court order to search her residence last week.
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Magistrate seeks to halt EACC probe, calls search warrant unfair
Blow to Kawira Mwangaza as court upholds impeachment
High Court upholds Senate’s decision to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, Justice Bahati Mwamuye rules it was lawful and constitutional.
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Blow to Kawira Mwangaza as court upholds impeachment
Witnesses recount the night Starlet Wahu was murdered
Three key witnesses testified in the High Court, directly linking prime suspect John Matara to the brutal murder of socialite Starlet Wahu in his ongoing trial.
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Witnesses recount the night Starlet Wahu was murdered
How system error cost gambler Sh99 million in Betika winnings
Betika rejected the payout citing a system error that led to an inflated prize, and referred to the terms and conditions which capped the maximum payout at Sh1 million. 
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How system error cost gambler Sh99 million in Betika winnings
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Court allows church to sell prime properties, refuses to reinstall bishop
Former Methodist Church bishop claimed sale of multi-billion-shilling assets was irregular. Court of Appeal rules the current leadership was managing the church affairs well.
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Court allows church to sell prime properties, refuses to reinstall bishop
Court orders fresh investigations into Police Sacco over theft allegations
The High Court has ordered a fresh investigation into the Kenya National Police Sacco over allegations of embezzlement and fraud involving its board of directors.
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Court orders fresh investigations into Police Sacco over theft allegations
Portland cement board chair sued over MD appointment
The ongoing leadership wrangles at East Africa Portland Cement (EAPC) have escalated to court, with a city lawyer suing the EAPC board chairman Richard Mbithi. 
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Portland cement board chair sued over MD appointment
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Inside biggest drug empire: the rise and fall of Mathee wa Ngara
Mathee wa Ngara has managed to operate under the radar for over a decade despite persistent rumors and whispers surrounding the true source of her income.
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Inside biggest drug empire: the rise and fall of Mathee wa Ngara
Journalist Dola gets early release from jail
Moses Dola, a journalist who has spent over nine years in prison for killing his wife Sarah Wambui Kabiru, was freed on Thursday.
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Journalist Dola gets early release from jail
Ex-Journalist Moses Dola, in prison for 10 years over wife's murder, freed
High Court frees ex-journalist Moses Dola, sentenced to 10 years for his wife’s killing, following CJ Martha Koome’s 2022 directive on decongesting prisons.
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Ex-Journalist Moses Dola, in prison for 10 years over wife's murder, freed
Court rules SRC has say on parastatals pay
The Court of Appeal has affirmed that SRC has the constitutional authority to regulate the salaries and benefits of public officers in trustee corporations.
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Court rules SRC has say on parastatals pay
Ex-Ruto adviser wants case against his appointment dismissed
Oloo has denied allegations raised by city lawyer Apollo Mboya arguing that he was still serving as the president's advisor at the time of his appointment to the selection panel.
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Ex-Ruto adviser wants case against his appointment dismissed
Woman sacked for increasing her pay loses battle against employer
An employee who was caught altering her salary and benefits from Sh91,105 to Sh250,000 while on sick leave has lost a legal battle against her employer.
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Woman sacked for increasing her pay loses battle against employer
Dutch national jailed 10 years for exposing minors to pornographic content
Jan Int Veld alias Teacher Jan Mzungu was additionally ordered to pay Sh 1 million in compensation to each of the minors for the trauma caused.
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Dutch national jailed 10 years for exposing minors to pornographic content
Court denies Waititu bail in his appeal against 12-year jail term
Former Kiambu Governor Waititu will remain in custody after the High Court rejected his request for release pending an appeal against his 12-year sentence.
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Court denies Waititu bail in his appeal against 12-year jail term