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Man who killed stepdaughter to 'punish wife for cheating' jailed
A man who killed his two-year-old stepdaughter to “teach his wife a lesson” after suspecting her of infidelity has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by the High Court in Nairobi.
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Man who killed stepdaughter to 'punish wife for cheating' jailed
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Why EACC auctioned Obado's Sh69.7 million family assets
EACC has officially sold five prime properties worth Sh69,705,000 recovered from former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, in a bid to recover millions of shillings looted from public coffers.
By 6 days ago
Why EACC auctioned Obado's Sh69.7 million family assets
Kibera MP's 'rogue' driver slapped with one-year jail term
George Oduor, who was captured in a viral video obstructing other motorists along Oloitoktok Road in Nairobi County, faced a charge of dangerous overtaking.
By 7 days ago
Kibera MP's 'rogue' driver slapped with one-year jail term
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Court dismisses Sh150m suit against Equity founder Peter Munga
Billionaire businessman Peter Munga has won a 14-year court battle after the High Court dismissed a Sh150 million claim filed against him over a TransCentury Limited share sale deal.
By 10 days ago
Court dismisses Sh150m suit against Equity founder Peter Munga
High Court frees man jailed 100 years for defiling 4 minors, cites weak evidence
The trial magistrate Zainab Abdul three years ago sentenced Nzuki to a 100-year jail term for defiling four minors at a children's home in Nairobi between the years of 2010 and 2016.
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High Court frees man jailed 100 years for defiling 4 minors, cites weak evidence
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'Sonko is innocent, blame it on Kidero', ex-Attorney tells court in Sh20 million graft case
Ms Lydia Kwamboka said revenue collection contract between City Hall and Jambo Pay now at the centre of Sonko’s Sh20 million graft trial, was a legacy of the Evans Kidero’s administration.
By 14 days ago
'Sonko is innocent, blame it on Kidero', ex-Attorney tells court in Sh20 million graft case
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Ojwang murder: Lagat to face full hearing of petition on office return
Petitioner wants Lagat’s decision to step aside and step back declared unconstitutional.
By 16 days ago
Ojwang murder: Lagat to face full hearing of petition on office return
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From used condoms, knife and HIV kits; the chilling details in Wahu's murder
Police officer displays horrifying scenes in room where Starlet Wahu was found dead.
By 17 days ago
From used condoms, knife and HIV kits; the chilling details in Wahu's murder
Ojwang murder: Court declines to quash petition challenging DIG Lagat's return to office
DIG Eliud Lagat has suffered a setback after the High Court declined to dismiss a petition seeking to suspend him from office over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’.
By 17 days ago
Ojwang murder: Court declines to quash petition challenging DIG Lagat's return to office
Court bars KWS from charging new conservation rates
The ruling means that tourists and tour operators will continue paying the old rates as the court examines whether KWS lawfully introduced the new charges.
By 17 days ago
Court bars KWS from charging new conservation rates
Court orders detention of six officers in Turkana arms trafficking probe
The investigating officer laid out compelling reasons to justify the continued detention of the six police officers.
By 19 days ago
Court orders detention of six officers in Turkana arms trafficking probe
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How lack of evidence set free suspects in NCPB fake fertiliser scam
Magistrates says the prosecution had not proved graft charges against the former MD.
By 19 days ago
How lack of evidence set free suspects in NCPB fake fertiliser scam
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How police officers allegedly supplied guns, bullets to bandits
For years, pastoralist families in the North Rift have borne the brunt of heavily armed bandits
By 20 days ago
How police officers allegedly supplied guns, bullets to bandits
Police recruitment to proceed after court petition withdrawn
The recruitment of 10,000 police officers will proceed on Wednesday morning following the withdrawal of a petition filed at the Milimani High Court
By 20 days ago
Police recruitment to proceed after court petition withdrawn
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High Court bans 'disgraceful' detention of bodies over medical bills
Justice Sifuna ruled that a deceased person’s body is not property and cannot be used as collateral for debt, saying medical debts should be pursued as civil claims through legal demand.
By 20 days ago
High Court bans 'disgraceful' detention of bodies over medical bills
Court denies ex-OCS Talaam bail in Albert Ojwang murder case
The High Court in Kibera has denied bail to former Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam, Police Constable James Mukhwana, and four co-accused over the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang.
By 20 days ago
Court denies ex-OCS Talaam bail in Albert Ojwang murder case
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Attorney General opposes bid to strip IG of powers to control police payroll
The Attorney General has told the High Court that the National Police Service Commission has no express constitutional mandate over payroll management.
By 20 days ago
Attorney General opposes bid to strip IG of powers to control police payroll
DPP opposes release of passport for Oki Trading Director in Sh356 million fraud case
The State prosecutor told the trial court that Khatwani had not tabled fresh evidence to justify the release of his travel documents.
By 20 days ago
DPP opposes release of passport for Oki Trading Director in Sh356 million fraud case
Estate of late Spy Chief Kanyotu warns over sale of Kangaita Coffee land
The late Kanyotu, who was a director of Kangaita Coffee Estate Limited, held 4,905 out of 5,000 shares in the company, effectively controlling 99.9 per cent of the estate.
By 23 days ago
Estate of late Spy Chief Kanyotu warns over sale of Kangaita Coffee land
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Court halts Sh7 billion pension payout to 629 Stanchart retirees
Over 600 retired Standard Chartered Bank workers have been dealt another blow after the High Court blocked the release of Sh7 billion pension dues owed to them since 1999.
By 24 days ago
Court halts Sh7 billion pension payout to 629 Stanchart retirees
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How Baba Dogo-based firm CEO diverted Sh356 million to wife's Mpesa account
Honey Khatwani, systematically siphoned more than Sh356 million from the firm by diverting client funds into his personal bank accounts and even into his wife’s M-Pesa account.
By 24 days ago
How Baba Dogo-based firm CEO diverted Sh356 million to wife's Mpesa account
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How Lands Ministry issued two titles for Sh1.35 billion Spring Valley property
Chelogoi, who has been found with a case to answer to forgery charges, shocked the court when he produced a report revealing that he is listed as the registered owner of the disputed land.
By 24 days ago
How Lands Ministry issued two titles for Sh1.35 billion Spring Valley property
High Court allows DPP to drop Sh112m fraud case against businessmen
The High Court has overturned a ruling that blocked the Director of Public Prosecutions from dropping criminal charges against two businessmen.
By 26 days ago
High Court allows DPP to drop Sh112m fraud case against businessmen
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Why first family wants body of Kiambu DG's father exhumed
Since James Mburu Kinani’s death on November 20, 2024, his body had lain in the AIC Kijabe Mission Hospital mortuary amid a prolonged dispute over where he should be buried.
By 27 days ago
Why first family wants body of Kiambu DG's father exhumed
Keroche Breweries sues ex-MD Shollei, seeks Sh10b in damages to reputation
Keroche Breweries has sued former Managing Director, Sam Krus Shollei, over claims of causing reputational and financial harm to the company over a Sh75 million disputed debt
By 26 days ago
Keroche Breweries sues ex-MD Shollei, seeks Sh10b in damages to reputation
Charlene Ruto forgives Author Ochora, withdraws criminal charges
According to a consent filed before Milimani Magistrate Robinson Ondieki, Ochora tendered a formal apology, which Charlene accepted, paving the way for the termination of the case.
By 28 days ago
Charlene Ruto forgives Author Ochora, withdraws criminal charges
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How Cate Waruguru tricked lover to disinherit wife, children
Waruguru allegedly played a central role in a scheme that saw a man transfer six prime Mombasa and Nairobi properties to a company linked to her, disinheriting his wife and three children.  
By 29 days ago
How Cate Waruguru tricked lover to disinherit wife, children
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Bank property to be auctioned over missing Mbiyu estate funds
The action is to recover money mysteriously withdrawn from the estate of the late minister Mbiyu Koinange.
By 1 month ago
Bank property to be auctioned over missing Mbiyu estate funds
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Court halts push to entrench CDF, cites absence of referendum law
Katiba Institute, which filed the petition, told the court that MPs have rushed into amending the Constitution.
By 1 month ago
Court halts push to entrench CDF, cites absence of referendum law
Court bars JSC from acting on Sankale ouster bid over Cohen murder
The High Court has barred JSC from considering two petitions seeking the removal of Judge Sankale ole Kantai over allegations linking him Tob Cohen's murder.
By 1 month ago
Court bars JSC from acting on Sankale ouster bid over Cohen murder
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Blow to Ruto's mining reforms as new regulations declared illegal
The judge finds that the Ministry did not conduct meaningful public participation. The reforms formed the President’s plans to modernise mining industry, tighten oversight.
By 1 month ago
Blow to Ruto's mining reforms as new regulations declared illegal
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Blow to DPP after court reinstates Sh300m fraud case against businessman
ODPP Renson Ingonga has suffered a blow after the High Court reinstated land fraud charges amounting to Sh300 million against businessman Abdirahman Muhumed Abdi.
By 1 month ago
Blow to DPP after court reinstates Sh300m fraud case against businessman
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Court bars Parliament from forwarding CDF Bill to President Ruto
The High Court has barred Parliament from forwarding the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to President William Ruto for assent.
By 1 month ago
Court bars Parliament from forwarding CDF Bill to President Ruto
Constitution Bill: MPs, Senators get nod to join petition
The High Court has allowed MPs and Senators to formally join a petition challenging the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
By 1 month ago
Constitution Bill: MPs, Senators get nod to join petition
Court extends orders barring MP Jayne Kihara's prosecution to March next year
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has secured extended relief from criminal prosecution after the High Court prolonged orders suspending her trial until March 10, 2026.
By 1 month ago
Court extends orders barring MP Jayne Kihara's prosecution to March next year
DPP given 30 days to supply evidence in Barchok graft case
Governor Barchok is facing seven criminal counts, including conflict of interest, unlawful acquisition, and use of proceeds of crime amounting to Sh2 million. 
By 1 month ago
DPP given 30 days to supply evidence in Barchok graft case
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Blow to Oparanya as court nullifies withdrawal of Sh2.2b graft case
Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya, has suffered a major setback after the High Court quashed the Director of Public Prosecutions’ decision to withdraw Sh2.2 billion corruption charges against him.
By 1 month ago
Blow to Oparanya as court nullifies withdrawal of Sh2.2b graft case
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Big win for 600 ex-Stanchart staff in Sh30b payout battle with bank
Standard Chartered Bank and 11 pension scheme trustees challenged tribunal’s decision. The ruling clears the way for former employees to finally receive recalculated benefits.
By 1 month ago
Big win for 600 ex-Stanchart staff in Sh30b payout battle with bank
Man sues Kang'ata over alleged misuse of name in crash petition
A former Murang’a County driver has filed a petition against Governor Kang’ata, accusing him of fraudulently using his name in a Senate petition related to compensation for Ethiopian Airlines crash.
By 1 month ago
Man sues Kang'ata over alleged misuse of name in crash petition
Lobby group gives DPP 14 days to prosecute corrupt officials or face ouster
The lobby group Justice and Equity Council has given a 14-day ultimatum to the DPP Renson Ingonga, to prosecute corrupt government officials or face a petition for removal from office.
By 1 month ago
Lobby group gives DPP 14 days to prosecute corrupt officials or face ouster
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