Police Inspector Sang denies murdering Dr Victoria Mutiso, remanded for 21 days

According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that Sang, jointly with others who have not been presented before the court, murdered Dr Mutiso.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Rose Mbithe and her children to know fate of bail applications in December

The probation officer told the court that some of the accused persons are police officers serving in different stations, necessitating interviews with their colleagues and superiors.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

ATPU denies holding missing Nairobi lawyer Abshir Abdi

Security agencies have failed to produce missing Nairobi advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi, with an ATPU officer telling the High Court that he is not in their custody.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Court declines to lift freeze on Embu MCA's vehicles, land in Sh111.5m graft case

Embu MCA Peter Muriithi Nyaga has suffered a major blow after the High Court declined to lift orders freezing his six vehicles and a parcel of land linked to a Sh111.5 million corruption case.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Not in our custody: IG Kanja says police not holding missing Tanzanian activist

Douglas Kanja has denied that police arrested or abducted missing Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya, telling the High Court that he is not being held in any police station across the country.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

Kitui MCA charged over theft of phones worth millions in Nairobi CBD

The MCA was also presented with two other separate charges relating to alleged thefts at courier and distribution premises in Nairobi.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

Activists move to court to stop Bayern Munich-Ajax match over Sh724.6m cost

The petition wants the court to restrain the government from committing public funds or resources towards hosting the two European football giants pending determination of the case.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

Ex-PC Chelogoi sentenced to three years in prison over Sh1.35b land fraud

Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Chelogoi has been sentenced to three years in prison over the fraudulent acquisition of a Sh1.35 billion property in Lower Kabete, Nairobi.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

Waititu slapped with additional Sh21m fine over Sh588.7m money laundering case

Waititu has been slapped with a further fine of Sh21 million or 13 years in jail over three money laundering counts linked to the Sh588.7 million Kiambu road tender scandal.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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Imanyara loses Karen property battle, ordered to pay Ecobank Sh91.7m

Justice Mugambi found that Ecobank had lawfully exercised its statutory power of sale after Imanyara defaulted on loans secured against the property 17 years ago.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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Judge declines to bar Sonko from serving as NEDP party leader

Court on Friday rejected a plea by lawyer Nick Sanare to issue conservatory orders blocking Sonko from assuming, exercising, or purporting to exercise the powers of party leader.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

Another blow to President Ruto as court nullifies housing directive for teachers, police

The judge declared that Ruto’s announcements could not lawfully alter or supplement the criteria established under the Affordable Housing Act and its Regulations.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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When blood fights emotional bond: Kanyari wins custody battle, children want stepfather

Betty Bayo's Children's wishes have collided with a court decision granting their biological father, controversial preacher Victor Kanyari, legal and actual custody of the two children.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

'Dead or alive': IG Kanja, DCI boss Amin summoned over missing Tanzanian activist

Vocal Africa had argued that Mwaipaya was abducted on October 25, 2026, at Kamulu, near Kanisani stage, by armed men who allegedly bundled him into a vehicle and drove him to an unknown destination

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

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Charles Kerich summoned for sentencing over Sh76.7m debt

Kerich, who is the former Finance Chief has been ordered to appear in person on December 7, 2026, at 2.30pm over the debt owed to Kwengu & Company Advocates.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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Former USIU student sentenced to death over colleague's murder, Sh100,000 ransom demand

A former United States International University (USIU) student, Duncan Livingstone Kimathi, has been sentenced to death for the murder of fellow student Sarah Akello Aruwa in June 2012.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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Kanyari gets custody of Betty Bayo's children

The children officer was directed to consult the children in an age-appropriate manner and consider their views.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Court declines to stop inquest into death of lawyer Assa Nyakundi's son

The Judge, while dismissing a motion seeking to end the matter, said the public interest favours the inquest proceeding.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Court orders TikToker to undergo mental assessment in Sh500,000 extortion case

TikToker and street activist Joseph Gitonga Kihanya alias Gitonga Archives, has been ordered by a Nairobi court to undergo a mental assessment in a Sh500,000 extortion case.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

'I will not apologise', Babu Owino tells Sakaja over Eastleigh building collapse

Owino, through his lawyers, says he would not be intimidated into silence over the tragedy that has raised questions about building approvals and regulatory oversight.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Five charged with murder of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu

Five suspects, including two police officers, have denied murdering lawyer Matthew Kyalo Mbobu, with a bail hearing set for November 24, 2026.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Waititu, wife plead for leniency in Sh588m money laundering case

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife have pleaded for leniency in their Sh588 million money laundering case ahead of sentencing on November 2.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

Ezekiel Mutua to pay Nonini Sh3m over defamatory posts

Former MCSK chief executive Ezekiel Mutua has been ordered to pay musician Nonini Sh3 million for defamatory remarks portraying him as a fugitive evading the law.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

Why Utumishi Girls murder suspects are seeking plea bargain deal with DPP

Two of the eight minors charged over the deaths of 16 Utumishi Girls Academy students have initiated plea-bargaining requests with DPP weeks after being denied bail.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

Police linked to murders of Mbobu, Mutiso detained for 14 days

Fugitive Inspector Kenneth Sang has been detained for two more weeks over the murders of city lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu and Dr Victoria Mutiso.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

Kenya launches first-of-its-kind LGBTI inclusion index

UNDP Kenya Deputy Resident Representative Gilbert Okango called on institutions to use the findings to improve policymaking and public service delivery.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

Court dismisses Nicco Movers' bid to overturn PSV license suspension

Justice Janet Mulwa dismissed the company’s application to set aside a TLAB decision pending the hearing and determination of its appeal.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

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Court told how Lands official awarded wife's firms Sh244m tenders

The firms are said to have received millions of shillings in public payments which were allegedly used to acquire six multi-million-shilling properties in Nairobi and Konza South.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

Equity Bank employee charged over alleged plot to steal through duplicated system profiles

An Equity Bank employee has been charged over an alleged scheme to manipulate the lender’s banking system by duplicating two user profiles in a suspected theft plot.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

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'They vowed to turn me into a chokora': Ndetei's explosive testimony against ex-wife, children

Professor David Ndetei said his ex-wife and children had repeatedly threatened him, leaving him fearing for his life.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

Man accused of killing girlfriend, sending family video to be detained for 14 days

A man accused of strangling his girlfriend, filming her lifeless body and allegedly sending the footage to her family will remain in custody for 14 days as detectives investigate her murder.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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Former MoH accountant loses land, houses as EACC recovers Sh207m in unexplained wealth

The assets include two five-storey apartment blocks and a five-bedroom townhouse in Mtwapa, several parcels of land in Mombasa and Bungoma, and bank deposits.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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My ex-wife is a 'pathological liar', Prof Ndetei tells court in Mutiso murder case

Ndetei confirmed that he personally swore the affidavit on October 5, 2026, insisting that its contents were truthful and that he feared for his safety and that of his family.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

MoH dispute with Murang'a lands in court as digital system switches off

On Friday, the county government lodged a suit in court seeking restoration of the Afya Ke, because documents of the patients had disappeared from the system.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

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Judge certifies fresh bid to jail Sakaja, Charles Kerich over Sh76.7m debt as urgent

A High Court judge has certified an application seeking to jail Governor Johnson Sakaja and three Nairobi County officials over an unpaid Sh76.7 million legal fees balance.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

Mutiso Murder: Ndetei summoned over affidavit opposing bail for ex-wife, children

Rose Mbithe and her son had also questioned the mental fitness of her estranged husband, Prof David Ndetei, claiming he was not of sound mind.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

Charles Kerich faces another arrest, three-month jail term

Kerich is staring at imminent arrest and imprisonment after missing a Sh36.7 million payment deadline in a Sh106.7 million legal fees dispute.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

Sonko files new petition to overturn judgment upholding his impeachment

Mike Sonko has filed a fresh petition challenging the judgment that upheld his impeachment, citing alleged judicial misconduct and violations of his constitutional rights.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

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Waititu back to prison: Why High Court upheld 12-year sentence

The judge examined how forged academic certificates and manipulated tender requirements were allegedly used to secure a Sh588.2 million road contract.

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

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From booze to sex and Sh50,000 deadly fight: Inside Starlet Wahu's last night

Three years after her death, the man accused of killing the socialite has finally offered a detailed account of their final encounter.

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago