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'We thought it was firewood': Officer tells court in murder of State House guard case

A State House police officer has told the High Court that the man accused of killing a presidential guard with a bow and arrow appeared intent on targeting security officers.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Lawyer seeks orders to suspend court boycott

Advocate Adrian Kamotho argues that the Law Society of Kenya's court boycott is unconstitutional, undermines judicial independence and denies litigants access to justice.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago

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From five calls, Sh30,000 abortion cash and a cover-up case: How Obado was nailed

5 calls to a trusted aide, an alleged Sh30,000 abortion payment, secret meetings with a journalist, a Sh3.5 million counter-offer and a desperate bid to suppress an illicit affair

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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Obado convicted; court rules Sharon murdered to protect political power

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused have been convicted of murdering Sharon Otieno and her unborn child after the court found an eight-year trail of circumstantial evidence.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

'My lord, I was not aware': IG Kanja pledges compliance in Gatoto School standoff

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has told the High Court he only became aware of orders directing the restoration of Gatoto Community Primary School to its management on Thursday.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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Court boycott paralyses business as LSK, Judiciary standoff deepens

 A nationwide court boycott called by the Law Society of Kenya paralysed proceedings in several courts across the country, exposing a standoff between the Bar and the Bench.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

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Judgment day: All eyes on Obado as court rules on Sharon Otieno murder case

The High Court will on Thursday deliver judgment in the murder trial of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two former aides, in the 2018 killing of Sharon Otieno.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

Guilty as charged: Obado co-accused convicted in Sharon Otieno murder

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has been convicted of the murder of Sharon Otieno.

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How Kenya shipped its daughters into slavery

A Kenyan passport, ordinarily a lengthy process, is fast-tracked and issued within three days.

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Judicial boycott? Why CJ Martha Koome is under siege

The boycott marks the most aggressive action taken by Kenyan lawyers against serving judges and comes amid mounting pressure on Justice Koome.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

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IG Kanja, DIG Lagat, PS Ololtuaa summoned over alleged defiance of court orders

The three have been summoned to explain the alleged failure to implement court orders barring the government from interfering with the management of Gatoto School. 

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

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How missing Kiamaiko trader Zizo was abducted by armed men in police uniform

The brother of Kiamaiko businessman Abdiaziz Duba Molu alias Zizo asks the court to help find his brother over allegations of abductions by police.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

My husband was abducted from a barber shop, wife tells court

The wife of one of the three missing men has told the court that her husband, Michael Oloo, was allegedly abducted from a barber shop in Umoja, Nairobi, on June 19, 2026.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

Judges urge LSK to suspend court boycott, embrace dialogue

The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association has urged the Law Society of Kenya to suspend its planned court boycott and instead pursue dialogue.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

High Court shatters Ruto's Sh11.5b railway project, orders fresh tender

Justice Gregory Mutai faulted the government over the project's funding, procurement and implementation.

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We are allowed by Constitution to campaign; Wetang'ula and Kingi tell court

The legal fight over whether Parliament's Speakers can openly campaign for political parties took centre stage Friday as lawyers clashed before the High Court

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

Restaurant evicted from Uchumi's Lang'ata branch despite earlier court orders

The latest development has exposed conflicting court orders, with the restaurant arguing that the eviction violated existing judicial protections

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Widow, son recount MP Ong'ondo Were's final moments in court

The widow and son of slain Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were have told the High Court about his final hours, prior death threats and the moments they learnt of his fatal shooting.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

High Court lifts jail term against former Nairobi Finance CEC Kerich

Court lifts 3-month jail term for suspended Nairobi Finance CEC Charles Kerich after Sh30m payout to law firm, commits to court-approved plan to clear remaining Sh106m legal fees.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

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IG Kanja, DCI boss summoned again over three missing men

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin were yesterday for the second time ordered to appear before the High Court

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

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Not so soon: Why court has rejected Rastafarians' bid to legalise bhang

Justice Bahati Mwamuye upheld Kenya's ban on bhang, ruling that the petition lacked merit, that cannabis use was not proved to be an essential element of the Rastafari faith.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

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Tycoon Devani not off the hook yet

The High Court has dismissed Yagnesh Devani's bid to halt four criminal cases linked to the Sh7.6 billion Triton Petroleum scandal, clearing the way for the long-running prosecutions to proceed.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

Ex-KDF officer jailed for life over murder of his wife, two children

Former KDF officer Major Peter Mugure Mwaura has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his estranged wife and their two children in October 2019 in Nayuki.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

Owner of collapsed South C building, four others charged with manslaughter

The owner of the collapsed South C building and four other accused persons have been charged with multiple criminal offences, including manslaughter.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

Lenku to appear for contempt hearing as court bars county from taking over Amboseli National Park

The latest orders arise from a contempt application filed in an ongoing constitutional petition challenging the legality of transferring the management of Amboseli National Park.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

High Court suspends IEBC's Sh1.5 million fine against Kipipiri MP

Kipipiri MP has received a major reprieve after the High Court suspended the IEBC decision to impose a Sh1.5 million fine on her over alleged breach of the Electoral Code of Conduct.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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Wetang'ula risks jail over alleged breach of court orders on political campaigns

The High Court has certified as urgent a contempt application seeking to have Speaker Moses Wetang'ula jailed for at least one month or fined Sh725,017 for each political engagement.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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State officers under fire over early 2027 campaigns

Cabinet Secretaries have become regular speakers during President Ruto's development tours.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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Petition wants IG Kanja to produce three missing men in 24 hours

The petitions state that the writs of habeas corpus are intended to secure the immediate production of the subject whose liberty and life are under immense threat.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

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Court stops construction of apartment near KDF headquarters

The court noted there was no satisfactory evidence that a site notice had been erected to notify neighbouring residents of the proposed development.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

Wetang'ula appeals ruling declaring Ruto's current cabinet unconstitutional

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has appealed a High Court ruling that declared President William Ruto's Cabinet unconstitutional for breaching the two-thirds gender rule.

By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago

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Why tribunal has dismissed KRA's bid to block copyright suit in eRITS tax system

The Copyright Tribunal has dismissed the Kenya Revenue Authority's attempt to block a copyright infringement case over its Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS).

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

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Judge gives NEMA 7 days to explain Sh2bn Owino Uhuru compensation delay

The award includes Sh1.3 billion for about 450 affected households to cover loss of life, personal injury, medical expenses and lost livelihoods.

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

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Vocal Africa wants Wetang'ula, Kingi to stop campaigning for Ruto

A Lobby group has filed a petition seeking to bar National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from participating in partisan political campaigns.

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

Court summons OCS over failure to arrest SK Macharia in Directline Assurance row

The High Court has summoned the OCS of Central Police Station to appear in person on July 16 to explain why he failed to arrest and produce media mogul SK Macharia over alleged contempt of court

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

Nairobi Water employee fined Sh5 million for using fake UoN degree

A Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) revenue collection assistant  has been fined Sh 5 million in default to serve three years in prison for using fake degree.

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

Court bars Wetang'ula, Kingi from political campaigns

The judge directed that Wetang'ula and Kingi must not use the powers or influence attached to their constitutional offices to support or oppose any political party, coalition or candidate.

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru freed after DPP rejects traffic charges

Njiru had been brought to the Milimani Law Courts after spending more than three hours in the basement holding cells awaiting arraignment.

By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago

High Court declares Kenya's envoys pay structure unconstitutional

The High Court has declared unconstitutional the salaries and benefits approved for Kenya's ambassadors, high commissioners and diplomatic representatives over lack of public participation.

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago

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Report to prison: Court upholds Kerich jail term

Suspended Nairobi County Finance Executive Charles Kerich was yesterday ordered to immediately surrender to prison after the High Court declined to suspend his three-month jail term.

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago