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DCI seeks further detention of MP, two others over Saba Saba protests
The trio is under probe for alleged terrorism-related activities, including suspected recruitment of goons and financing of violent groups during Saba Saba protests.
By 1 day ago
DCI seeks further detention of MP, two others over Saba Saba protests
Drama as state prosecutors storm out of court in MP Mukunji case
The standoff began shortly after Magistrate Richard Koech granted a request by defence lawyers to cross-examine the lead investigator in the case.
By 1 day ago
Drama as state prosecutors storm out of court in MP Mukunji case
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Saba Saba protests disrupt court sessions as two Gachagua allies face terrorism charges
Court staff, prosecutors, defence lawyers, accused persons, and some judicial officers were caught up in the blockade that left dozens of cases pending.
By 2 days ago
Saba Saba protests disrupt court sessions as two Gachagua allies face terrorism charges
Court denies Sarah Wairimu bail for third time in Tob Cohen murder case
Sarah Wairimu, the widow of slain Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen, has suffered yet another setback after the High Court on Tuesday denied her bail for the third time.
By 2 days ago
Court denies Sarah Wairimu bail for third time in Tob Cohen murder case
DPP approves terrorism charges against Gachagua allies over Kikuyu protest violence
The charges stem from a wave of destruction that rocked several government facilities in Kikuyu on 25 June 2025 during the Gen Z protest that rocked the country.
By 3 days ago
DPP approves terrorism charges against Gachagua allies over Kikuyu protest violence
DPP, DCI ordered to present Gachagua's allies before court
The court has ordered the DPP and DCI to present two former allies of Rigathi Gachagua, Peter Wanjiru, alias Kawanjiru, and Serah Thiga, before the Kahawa Law Courts on Tuesday.
By 3 days ago
DPP, DCI ordered to present Gachagua's allies before court
Dutch convicted by ICC detained over theft and extortion
A fugitive Dutch national convicted by the ICC in The Hague for aggravated theft and extortion has been detained at the Muthaiga Police
By 5 days ago
Dutch convicted by ICC detained over theft and extortion
Havi wants three-judge bench off Supreme court petitions
Former LSK President Nelson Havi seeks recusal of three High Court judges from cases against CJ Koome, six Supreme Court judges, cites conflict of interest and bias.
By 6 days ago
Havi wants three-judge bench off Supreme court petitions
We come here to serve justice, not side shows, court warns Havi
The High Court has cautioned lawyer Nelson Havi against disrespecting the judiciary, following his remarks during a court session on Friday.
By 6 days ago
We come here to serve justice, not side shows, court warns Havi
DPP Ingonga seeks transfer of Baby Pendo murder trial to Kisumu
DPP Renson Ingonga has applied to have the murder trial of Baby Samantha Pendo transferred from the High Court in Nairobi to the High Court in Kisumu.
By 8 days ago
DPP Ingonga seeks transfer of Baby Pendo murder trial to Kisumu
Police constables accused of killing of Boniface Kariuki to remain in custody
Two police officers linked to the shooting of mask vendor Boniface Kariuki at close range to be detained for 7days, court rules, to allow time for investigations.
By 7 days ago
Police constables accused of killing of Boniface Kariuki to remain in custody
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Bank ordered to pay Sh284m withdrawn from Koinange's family account
The High Court has ordered a bank to pay Sh284 million to the estate of the late powerful politician Peter Mbiyu Koinange.
By 9 days ago
Bank ordered to pay Sh284m withdrawn from Koinange's family account
Court acquits former Pangani OCS Samir Yunus of aiding suspect's escape
Magistrate Caroline Mugo ruled that the prosecution was “fatally flawed,” marred by inconsistencies, gaps in evidence, and lack of verification.
By 8 days ago
Court acquits former Pangani OCS Samir Yunus of aiding suspect's escape
Court sets hearing date for case seeking prosecution of DIG Lagat
The petitioners are asking the court to compel the DPP and IPOA to prosecute Lagat and issue a declaration that he is not fit to hold a public office.
By 8 days ago
Court sets hearing date for case seeking prosecution of DIG Lagat
Court detains three activists linked to mobilising protests
Three activists accused of inciting violence and mobilising looters during last Wednesday’s protests will remain in custody following orders by a Kibera court.
By 9 days ago
Court detains three activists linked to mobilising protests
OCS Talaam, Mukhwana lose bid to block Ojwang' murder trial
High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi has declined a request by Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam to halt his murder prosecution over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’.
By 10 days ago
OCS Talaam, Mukhwana lose bid to block Ojwang' murder trial
Obado gets final chance to settle Sh505m graft case out of court
The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court has granted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his four children a final opportunity to settle the Sh505 million graft case out of court.
By 9 days ago
Obado gets final chance to settle Sh505m graft case out of court
Supreme Court halts construction of second grain bulk handling facility
The Supreme Court has halted the construction of a second grain bulk handling facility at the Port of Mombasa.
By 10 days ago
Supreme Court halts construction of second grain bulk handling facility
High Court rejects petition to jail President over IEBC appointments
High Court declines to jail President Ruto, AG Odour, Head of Public Service Koskei for contempt.
By 15 days ago
High Court rejects petition to jail President over IEBC appointments
Lawyer Muite seeks 2-year jail term for Ruto, AG over contempt
The senior lawyer accused the executive of deliberately disobeying a binding court order halting the gazettement of seven newly nominated IEBC commissioners.
By 17 days ago
Lawyer Muite seeks 2-year jail term for Ruto, AG over contempt
IEBC chair nominee urges court to dismiss petition against his appointment
IEBC Chairperson nominee Erastus Edung Ethekon has urged the High Court to dismiss a petition challenging his appointment, alongside six other commissioners.
By 17 days ago
IEBC chair nominee urges court to dismiss petition against his appointment
IPOA commissioners under probe over misuse of OCS Talaam's phone
The probe began after OCS Talaam filed a complaint claiming that his phone was being used to send fraudulent messages requesting funds.
By 19 days ago
IPOA commissioners under probe over misuse of OCS Talaam's phone
Court refers Omtatah odious debts petition to Chief Justice
The High Court has referred a case seeking to stop President William Ruto from repaying loans not expressly authorised within the national budget to the Chief Justice Martha Koome to appoint a Bench.
By 21 days ago
Court refers Omtatah odious debts petition to Chief Justice
Court to determine if Kindiki is in office lawfully
A three-judge bench of the High Court will deliver a ruling on July 31, 2025, to determine whether Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is lawfully in office.
By 20 days ago
Court to determine if Kindiki is in office lawfully
Activist Rose Njeri free after court dismisses charges against her
A Nairobi court has freed Rose Njeri, a website developer and activist, after finding that the charges leveled against her did not disclose any offence.
By 20 days ago
Activist Rose Njeri free after court dismisses charges against her
Court detains police officers accused of shooting hawker Boniface Kariuki
The two officers, Masinde and Kiprono are being investigated for the offence of causing grievous harm to the hawker.
By 21 days ago
Court detains police officers accused of shooting hawker Boniface Kariuki
Three charged over murder of Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were
Gichuhi emphasised that if convicted, the accused persons face the death penalty.
By 23 days ago
Three charged over murder of Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were
Court to decide on bench for Omtatah debt case
CBK says case raises key legal issues, needs multi-judge bench under Article 165(4). Ruto, Uhuru regimes accused of rampant, unlawful borrowing risking debt crisis.
By 23 days ago
Court to decide on bench for Omtatah debt case
Court summons IPOA official over OCS phone fraud claims
 A Nairobi magistrate's court has summoned Senior Assistant DCI at the IPOA, Abdirahman Jibril, to appear in court this Friday over allegations of fraud.
By 22 days ago
Court summons IPOA official over OCS phone fraud claims
Baby Pendo murder suspects freed on bail
In releasing them, the court imposed nine strict bail conditions, among them a ban on entering specific locations in Kisumu where the violence occurred.
By 24 days ago
Baby Pendo murder suspects freed on bail
Lawyer Assa Nyakundi's bid to stop son's inquest gets hearing date
Lawyer Assa Nyakundi was arrested for allegedly shooting his 29-year-old son in Nairobi.
By 23 days ago
Lawyer Assa Nyakundi's bid to stop son's inquest gets hearing date
IPOA asks court to detain Central police OCS Talam for 21 days
Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talam will be held at Langata cells for two more days before the court determines whether it will grant a request by IPOA to hold him for 21 days.
By 24 days ago
IPOA asks court to detain Central police OCS Talam for 21 days
"I was not on duty," OCS Taalam denies involvement in Ojwang's death
The two officers maintain that they had no involvement in Ojwang’s alleged killing, stating they were not on duty when he was booked into the Central Police Station on June 7, 2025.
By 24 days ago
"I was not on duty," OCS Taalam denies involvement in Ojwang's death
Officer in Ojwang's case to be detained for a week
A junior police officer attached to the Central Police Station, Nairobi, will remain in custody for seven more days as a court considers a request by the State to detain him for a further 21 days. 
By 27 days ago
Officer in Ojwang's case to be detained for a week
DPP withdraws car theft case against popular car dealer
DPP Renson Ingonga has withdrawn a car theft case against popular Nairobi car dealer and proprietor of Valley Road Motors, Francis Ng’ang’a and his son.
By 27 days ago
DPP withdraws car theft case against popular car dealer
Police officer arraigned over Albert Ojwang murder
Constable James Mukhwana, who served as the Cell Sentry on the night of June 8, 2025, appeared before Milimani Magistrate Robinson Ondieki.
By 27 days ago
Police officer arraigned over Albert Ojwang murder
Court acquits Savula, his wives in Sh122m advertising fraud
Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina on Friday ruled that the prosecution had failed to prove the allegations beyond reasonable doubt. 
By 27 days ago
Court acquits Savula, his wives in Sh122m advertising fraud
Former KPC boss Shem Ochuodho put on defence in Sh827 million graft case
A Nairobi court has ordered former KPC Managing Director Dr Shem Ochuodho to defend himself in a case accusing him of conspiring to defraud the company of over Sh827 million.
By 28 days ago
Former KPC boss Shem Ochuodho put on defence in Sh827 million graft case
Mutunga and Karua sue Suluhu Tanzania over deportation
Retired Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and Martha Karua have filed a petition against the Tanzanian government, accusing it of unlawfully deporting them and denying them entry.
By 1 month ago
Mutunga and Karua sue Suluhu Tanzania over deportation
Adani-Ketraco multi-billion deal yet to be cancelled
Government acknowledged that the cancellation process for the Sh95.68 billion Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) –Adani energy deal is still ongoing. 
By 29 days ago
Adani-Ketraco multi-billion deal yet to be cancelled
JN Justino weighs in on what is ailing Coastal music
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By Manuel Ntoyai
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Why more newborns are contracting HIV from breastfeeding
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
18 mins ago
Security bosses nowhere to be seen as Masinde goes in the dock alone
National
By Irissheel Shanzu
18 mins ago
Debate on selection of Kenya's Chief Kadhi
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By Standard Team
18 mins ago
Why Kenyans no longer trust the police
National
By Hudson Gumbihi
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Judges call for a review of violent robbery sentence
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