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Why High Court has declined to stop sale of Kenya Pipeline Company
Justice Lawrence Mugambi rejected the application by Okiya Omtatah for interim orders, ruling it premature to grant substantive relief on a mention date before all parties are fully heard
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Why High Court has declined to stop sale of Kenya Pipeline Company
Three Garissa County officials charged over alleged Sh51m fraud
The case will be mentioned after two weeks for pretrial.
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Three Garissa County officials charged over alleged Sh51m fraud
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Court again, declines to stop Sh204b Safaricom sale to Vodacom
The decision came after Safaricom's lawyer Mukite Musangi informed the court of two other similar petitions already filed in a separate court challenging the share sale.
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Court again, declines to stop Sh204b Safaricom sale to Vodacom
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10 years later; Why late MP George Muchai is not resting in peace
Nearly 10 years after his death, George Muchai is not resting in peace.
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10 years later; Why late MP George Muchai is not resting in peace
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Why Appeals Court has suspended Sh3.5b Anglo Leasing trial
Chief Magistrate Harrison Baraza, who was informed that the appellate court had granted a stay after all parties signed a joint consent order to temporarily suspend the trial.
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Why Appeals Court has suspended Sh3.5b Anglo Leasing trial
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Why DPP Ingonga wants Obado, two others convicted over Sharon Otieno's murder
DPP has urged the High Court to find former Migori Governor Zacharia Okoth Obado and two co-accused guilty for the murder of university student Sharon Otieno.
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Why DPP Ingonga wants Obado, two others convicted over Sharon Otieno's murder
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Ombudsman orders ministry to bin unlawful Sh30 SMS charge for Grade 10 placement results
The Office of the Ombudsman has directed the Ministry of Education to scrap the unconstitutional Sh30 premium SMS fee charged to access Grade 10 placement results.
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Ombudsman orders ministry to bin unlawful Sh30 SMS charge for Grade 10 placement results
Big win for Ruto as court clears path for sale of key State firms
President William Ruto’s administration scored a major legal victory after the High Court declared the Privatisation Act 2025 constitutional, paving the way for the sale of key State corporations.
By 6 days ago
Big win for Ruto as court clears path for sale of key State firms
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Privatisation Act 2025 is constitutional, High Court rules
Judge says petitioners failed to discharge the burden of proving a constitutional violation, and thus, the Privatisation Act 2025 is hereby declared constitutional and valid in its entirety.
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Privatisation Act 2025 is constitutional, High Court rules
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Win for Ruto as High Court okays privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company
The High Court has cleared the way for the government to proceed with the privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company, dismissing petitions that sought to block the sale of the state corporation.
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Win for Ruto as High Court okays privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company
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Why AG is seeking to lift orders blocking prosecution of sons of Karugu, lawyers over Will forgery
The suspects, the state says, manipulated key documents, including a last will and a trust deed, in an attempt to disinherit Karugu’s children from his multi-billion-shilling estate.
By 7 days ago
Why AG is seeking to lift orders blocking prosecution of sons of Karugu, lawyers over Will forgery
Boy, 12, takes witness stand in mother's fatal stabbing case
A 12-year-old boy testified in Nairobi High Court that he witnessed his stepfather fatally stab his mother outside their Kasarani home.
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Boy, 12, takes witness stand in mother's fatal stabbing case
Activist Mwagodi freed on Sh0.5 million bond
As conditions of his release, he was directed to report to DCI headquarters as and when required by the investigating officer, and surrender his passport and all travel documents to the court.
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Activist Mwagodi freed on Sh0.5 million bond
Waititu's bail terms reduced to Sh20 million from Sh53.5 million
The judge directed that the former governor execute a cash bail of Sh20 million or, in the alternative, provide two sureties with property security worth not less than Sh30 million each.
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Waititu's bail terms reduced to Sh20 million from Sh53.5 million
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Why DPP is opposing Waitutu's bid to lower bail terms
The Director of Public Prosecutions on Monday opposed a fresh bid by jailed former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu seeking to lower his Sh53 million cash bail.
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Why DPP is opposing Waitutu's bid to lower bail terms
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Petitioners reject CS Mbadi's bid to lift Infrastructure Fund court orders
Four petitioners led by Magare Gikenyi have urged the High Court to reject an attempt by Treasury CSJohn Mbadi to lift orders stopping the establishment of the Sh5 trillion Infrastructure Fund.
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Petitioners reject CS Mbadi's bid to lift Infrastructure Fund court orders
Labour court halts Kenya Aviation workers union strike scheduled for Monday
Kenyans and Kenya’s aviation sector received a major reprieve on Friday after the Labour Court blocked a planned strike by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union 
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Labour court halts Kenya Aviation workers union strike scheduled for Monday
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Why court has blocked sole claim to Justice Majanja's Sh22M insurance funds
The High Court has ruled that the late David Majanja’s Sh22 million insurance and employment benefits must be administered as part of his intestate estate.
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Why court has blocked sole claim to Justice Majanja's Sh22M insurance funds
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Judge recuses herself in Sh3 billion Kenya Breweries commercial dispute
High Court Judge Freda Mugambi has recused herself from a petition by Kenya Breweries Limited seeking to terminate Sh3 billion arbitration proceedings against JILK Construction Company Limited.
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Judge recuses herself in Sh3 billion Kenya Breweries commercial dispute
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Of a used condom, blood-stained towel and knife: Inside Scarlet Wahu's deadly scuffle
From an Airbnb booking to an emergency hospital visit, prosecutors trace a trail of blood, DNA and suspicious movements in their bid to secure a murder conviction.
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Of a used condom, blood-stained towel and knife: Inside Scarlet Wahu's deadly scuffle
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Kenya Kwanza share deal exposed in filing
New details filed in court reveal how Kenya Kwanza’s political shareholding arrangement fueled the feud between former DP Gachagua and President Ruto, leading to his removal from office.
By 13 days ago
Kenya Kwanza share deal exposed in filing
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DPP wants former AG Karugu's son, two lawyers and pastor behind bars over forged Will
The DPP has urged the High Court to allow the prosecution of six suspects, including Karugu’s son, two lawyers, and a pastor, accused of forging the will of the late.
By 13 days ago
DPP wants former AG Karugu's son, two lawyers and pastor behind bars over forged Will
Court stops Edwin Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general
Political Parties Disputes Tribunal temporarily stops removal of Edwin Sifuna as ODM Secretary-General; matter to be mentioned on February 26.
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Court stops Edwin Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general
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EACC goes after Kaberia, Mwendwa over Sh330m in CHAN stadium scam
EACC to Recover Sh330M from Former Sports PS Kaberia, Ex-FKF Boss Mwendwa in 2018 CHAN Stadium Scam Shorten for a punchy headline. Two options
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EACC goes after Kaberia, Mwendwa over Sh330m in CHAN stadium scam
High Court schedules Gachagua impeachment cases hearings for April
A three-judge High Court bench on Tuesday fixed hearing dates for over 40 consolidated petitions challenging the impeachment and removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
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High Court schedules Gachagua impeachment cases hearings for April
Petition filed seeking to bar use of State House for political activities
Advocate Monica Muthoni Ndung’u files a petition to bar the use of State House for political activities.
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Petition filed seeking to bar use of State House for political activities
Environment Court declares Eastleigh sewer public infrastructure
A decades-old sewer line serving multiple properties along Muratina Street in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area has been declared public infrastructure by the Environment and Land Court.
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Environment Court declares Eastleigh sewer public infrastructure
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Appellate court halts eviction of families from ex-spymaster's land
More than 1,000 families who purchased land from the estate of the late intelligence chief James Kanyotu have received a major reprieve after the Court of Appeal halted their eviction.
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Appellate court halts eviction of families from ex-spymaster's land
Court denies bail to officer charged with murder of Nairobi mask vendor Boniface Kariuki
The High Court has declined to release police officer Klinzy Baraza, who is charged with the killing of mask vendor Boniface Kariuki during demonstrations, on bail pending his murder trial.
By 16 days ago
Court denies bail to officer charged with murder of Nairobi mask vendor Boniface Kariuki
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Faith Odhiambo: Two years of bold leadership at LSK
Faith Odhiambo brought a different energy: collaborative yet assertive, unifying yet uncompromising on constitutional principles.
By 18 days ago
Faith Odhiambo: Two years of bold leadership at LSK
Win for MPs as Court of Appeal legalises NG-CDF Act
The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling that declared the NG-CDF Act unconstitutional, allowing the popular constituency development fund to continue operations.
By 19 days ago
Win for MPs as Court of Appeal legalises NG-CDF Act
Court halts Nairobi Hospital AGM over Sh9.1 billion dispute
The High Court has stopped the Nairobi Hospital’s Annual General Meeting slated for Friday over alleged Sh9.1 billion financial mismanagement and a deepening leadership crisis
By 20 days ago
Court halts Nairobi Hospital AGM over Sh9.1 billion dispute
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Mbadi now admits Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund is privately owned
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has confirmed that the National Infrastructure Fund isn't a public fund at all.
By 20 days ago
Mbadi now admits Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund is privately owned
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Businessman Pius Mbugua wanted over Sh4 million legal fees debt
The Environment and Lands Court has issued a warrant of arrest against billionaire Pius Mbugua Ngugi for failure to pay Sh4 million in legal fees to his former lawyers.
By 20 days ago
Businessman Pius Mbugua wanted over Sh4 million legal fees debt
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Why Omtatah wants Nairobi Hospital's AGM stopped
Petition claims funds unaccounted, alleging serious financial mismanagement.
By 20 days ago
Why Omtatah wants Nairobi Hospital's AGM stopped
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From hope to shattered dreams: Inside Sh72.8m Kazi Majuu scam
What began as a government-backed promise to lift Kenyan youth into overseas employment has unravelled into a criminal investigation over the alleged loss of Sh72.8 million.
By 23 days ago
From hope to shattered dreams: Inside Sh72.8m Kazi Majuu scam
Nyeri trader blocked from introducing new evidence in hospital negligence case
For more than 20 years, Nyeri businessman Cyrus Kanyi’s life has revolved around hospital corridors and courtrooms
By 22 days ago
Nyeri trader blocked from introducing new evidence in hospital negligence case
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Katiba Institutes opposes bid by Ruto's advisors to return to office
Katiba Institute opposes bid to allow presidential advisors to return to work for 180 days after court nullifies appointments.
By 22 days ago
Katiba Institutes opposes bid by Ruto's advisors to return to office
Win for Nonini as High Court upholds Sh4 million award
Justice Linus Kassan found that Nonini's copyright had been infringed and maintained the damages awarded by the lower court against electronics company Synix.  
By 22 days ago
Win for Nonini as High Court upholds Sh4 million award
Lawyer sues state over failure to curb boda boda lawlessness
Hours after matatu operators withdrew services on Monday over boda boda chaos, a petition was filed before the High Court challenging the State’s failure to regulate their operations.
By 22 days ago
Lawyer sues state over failure to curb boda boda lawlessness
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