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Nancy Gitonga

Lords of impunity snub court for the sixth time

Despite repeated orders, the two top policemen have shown blatant disregard for the Judiciary with the abductions which have drawn global concern sparking protests.

Lords of impunity snub court for the sixth time

Judiciary official jailed for failing to produce Sh13m exhibit in court

Judiciary official jailed for failing to produce Sh13m exhibit in court

Court awards woman Sh420,000 for assault by matatu crew

Court awards woman Sh420,000 for assault by matatu crew

Police bosses Kanja, Amin skip court again

Police bosses Kanja, Amin skip court again

Judy Thongori, pioneer women's rights advocate takes final bow

The legal fraternity is mourning the death of Senior Counsel Judy Thongori, a trailblazer in family law and human rights advocacy.

Judy Thongori, pioneer women's rights advocate takes final bow

High Court registrar jailed for 7 days after Sh13.3 million exhibits go missing

A Deputy Registrar of the High Court, Joseph Kiverenge, has been jailed after failing to produce Sh13.3 million in exhibits recovered by police from two suspects.

High Court registrar jailed for 7 days after Sh13.3 million exhibits go missing

Monica Kimani, Jowie families clash in court over key evidence in murder case

A fresh legal battle erupted in court between the families of Monica Kimani and Jowie over the release of key exhibits, including a mobile phone, in the murder case.

Monica Kimani, Jowie families clash in court over key evidence in murder case

Defiance: Police boss Kanja, Amin ignore court summons again

Kenya’s top security chiefs have once again defied court summons, fueling concerns over accountability and the rule of law.

Defiance: Police boss Kanja, Amin ignore court summons again

Nelson Havi barred from defaming Danstan Omari on social media

The High Court has barred former LSK President Nelson Havi from making defamatory statements about city lawyer Danstan Omari, following allegations of corruption in the judiciary.

Nelson Havi barred from defaming Danstan Omari on social media

Ojaamong given final chance to file submissions in Sh8m graft case

Former Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong and eight others have been given a final chance to file submissions in Sh8 million graft case.

Ojaamong given final chance to file submissions in Sh8m graft case

Kanja, DCI boss fail to appear in court over abductions

The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and DCI boss Mohammed Amin failed to appear before High Court Judge Chacha Mwita in connection with the abduction of four individuals.

Kanja, DCI boss fail to appear in court over abductions

Production of digital number plates to continue, court rules

The High Court has ruled in favor of the government, dismissing two petitions filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah challenging the introduction of new digital number plates for motor vehicles

Production of digital number plates to continue, court rules

Sonko has a case to answer in City Hall revenue tender saga

The Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Charles Ondieki has found that former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has a case to answer in 11 charges related to the revenue tender at City Hall.

Sonko has a case to answer in City Hall revenue tender saga

New faces of impunity

The Inspector General and DCI boss were to appraise the court on the recent spate of abductions and whereabouts of abductees

New faces of impunity

Court: Inspector General of Police can be held liable for police brutality

The High Court has ruled that the IG of Police can be held criminally liable for atrocities committed by junior officers under his command.

Court: Inspector General of Police can be held liable for police brutality

Ruto's new nominees face legal challenge

The Labour Court has certified as urgent a lawsuit challenging President William Ruto’s recent appointment of Ndiritu Muriithi and Mwangi wa Iria among others to state positions.

Ruto's new nominees face legal challenge

Petitioners want Ichung'wah, Atwoli summoned over abduction claims

Lawyers want Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and five MPs summoned over remarks linking former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to abductions.

Petitioners want Ichung'wah, Atwoli summoned over abduction claims

IG Douglas Kanja fails to appear in court over abductions

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Wednesday failed to appear in court to explain the ongoing investigations into alleged abductions.

IG Douglas Kanja fails to appear in court over abductions

Petition filed challenging President Ruto's latest State appointments

A Nakuru-based doctor, Magare Gikenyi, along with two other citizens, has filed a petition in court challenging the recent appointments made by President William Ruto.

Petition filed challenging President Ruto's latest State appointments

Win for IEBC as court upholds county assemblies' nominations

The court says the IEBC acted lawfully during the 2022 nominations to county assemblies after several groups contested the nominations by political parties.

Win for IEBC as court upholds county assemblies' nominations

Supreme Court at 12: Legacy intact despite funding crisis and political turbulence

Chief Justice Martha Koome says the Apex Court has helped Kenya maintain the rule of law. Despite various challenges, the Court has also guided the country’s fledging democratic principles.

Supreme Court at 12: Legacy intact despite funding crisis and political turbulence

Supreme Court and Ahmednasir's legal battle rages: Who'll blink first?

Apex Court in January barred Senior Counsel Ahmednasir from appearing before it as accusations of corruption and bias raise critical questions about the country’s legal system.

Supreme Court and Ahmednasir's legal battle rages: Who'll blink first?

Acquittals, setbacks and prominent trials unsettle the judicial system

As 2024 draws to a close, Kenya’s judicial system continues to grapple with the trials of some of the country’s most prominent figures embroiled in corruption cases.

Acquittals, setbacks and prominent trials unsettle the judicial system

Embu farmer files petition against State's macadamia export ban

A petition has been filed challenging government’s decision to re-impose a ban on the export of raw (in-shell) macadamia nuts.

Embu farmer files petition against State's macadamia export ban

Kisii ordered to pay Sh217m in salary arrears

The Court of Appeal has ordered the Kisii County Government to pay Sh217 million in salary arrears to workers after a prolonged legal battle led by KCGWU.

Kisii ordered to pay Sh217m in salary arrears

MPs urged to amend Children Act to protect minors on trial

The High Court has called for amendment of the Children Act to give clear guidelines for handling cases where individuals charged as minors are convicted after turning 18.

MPs urged to amend Children Act to protect minors on trial

14 suspects linked to fake cement released on cash bail

The court granted each suspect bail in the amount of Sh200,000, with the requirement to report to Capitol Hill Police Station once a week.

14 suspects linked to fake cement released on cash bail

Uncertainty after court declares university funding model illegal

Justice Chacha Mwita ruled that the university funding model was unconstitutional, lacked a legal framework, was discriminatory, and failed to meet legal requirement for public participation.

Uncertainty after court declares university funding model illegal

High Court declares new university funding model illegal

The High Court has declared the new funding model for universities and colleges illegal and unconstitutional.

High Court declares new university funding model illegal

Kenyans to know fate of university funding model today

Justice Chacha Mwita will rule on whether the university funding model violates the Constitution and whether the presidential directive that created it was illegal.

Kenyans to know fate of university funding model today

Man charged with forging publisher's signature

A man has been charged with allegedly forging the signature of Indian-Kenyan author and publisher Malkiat Singh Dhillon, in an attempt to promote himself as a production manager at a printing company.

Man charged with forging publisher's signature

American charged over Sh164m fake gold scam

A US national Sergio Patrick Antonucci has been charged in a Nairobi court with defrauding businessman Tanner Caldwell Cook of more than Sh674 million in a fake gold deal.

American charged over Sh164m fake gold scam

Court declines to suspend Kebs age limit for imported vehicles

The High Court has declined to suspend the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) law that restricts the age of imported vehicles to a maximum of eight years.

Court declines to suspend Kebs age limit for imported vehicles

Sonko to appear in court for fresh trial in Sh20m graft case

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been ordered to appear in court on Friday for further directions on how his Sh20 million graft case will proceed.

Sonko to appear in court for fresh trial in Sh20m graft case

Omtatah in court to stop new EACC boss from taking office in January

According to the petitioners, the recruitment process violated Articles 79, 249, 250, and 252 of the Constitution, which protect the autonomy of independent commissions.

Omtatah in court to stop new EACC boss from taking office in January

Sonko's acquittal in Sh20m graft case overturned, retrial ordered

Fresh setback for former Nairobi governor as judge orders retrial of corruption case.Sonko and businessman Jamal allegedly sought a bribe to influence a contract in 2019.

Sonko's acquittal in Sh20m graft case overturned, retrial ordered

Petitioner sues Kebs over age limit for imported vehicles

A petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the constitutionality of a regulation in the Kenya Bureau of Standards Code of Practice that limits the age of imported vehicles to eight years.

Petitioner sues Kebs over age limit for imported vehicles

I was sent by God to burn church, woman tells court

A woman has admitted in court that she attempted to set on fire a city church, claiming she was sent by God to deliver a “heavenly message”.

I was sent by God to burn church, woman tells court

Court orders State to pay trader Sh1.2b for bypass land

The High Court has ordered the government to compensate Mombasa businessman Karim Mohamed Hassanali with Sh1.2 billion for his land.

Court orders State to pay trader Sh1.2b for bypass land

Kindiki: We respect independence of DPP's office

Kithure Kindiki has reiterated the Executive's commitment to upholding the independence of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and other independent institutions.

Kindiki: We respect independence of DPP's office

Senator seeks court protection following Gachagua attack

Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa has moved to court to block police and Director of Public Prosecutions from arresting or charging him.

Senator seeks court protection following Gachagua attack

Two nurses charged for acid attack on police officers in Ngara

Two nurses accused of pouring acid on the faces and hands of three police officers during a raid at their private clinic in the Ngara area were charged on Monday.

Two nurses charged for acid attack on police officers in Ngara

Joyce Akinyi: From hotel owner and now convicted heroin trafficker

She was first introduced to the public when she married Chinedu, a Nigerian businessman with whom she was frequently arrested on charges of drug trafficking.

Joyce Akinyi: From hotel owner and now convicted heroin trafficker

Former Elgeyo Marakwet County official to lose Sh80m property following court ruling

The High Court has ordered former Elgeyo Marakwet County official Livingstone Tanui, his wife, daughter and father to surrender several assets and cash to the State.

Former Elgeyo Marakwet County official to lose Sh80m property following court ruling

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