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'He arrived dead'; Bliss Hospital tells court in Rex Masai inquest
A doctor has told a Nairobi inquest that 29-year-old activist Rex Masai arrived at Bliss Medical Centre unresponsive and with severe bleeding after being shot.
By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago
'He arrived dead'; Bliss Hospital tells court in Rex Masai inquest
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Why Parliament has been sued over MPs' voting records
Activist moves to court seeking orders compelling Parliament to disclose MPs’ final voting records on crucial legislation, including the Finance Bill.
By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago
Why Parliament has been sued over MPs' voting records
Tribunal suspends Nicco Movers Sacco licence
Nicco Movers has suffered a major setback after a tribunal has suspended its PSV operator licence following two fatal accidents and widespread safety breaches across its fleet.
By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago
Tribunal suspends Nicco Movers Sacco licence
Ex-Governor Wa Iria, six others charged afresh in Sh351m graft case
Milimani Anti-Corruption Court dismissed former Governor Mwangi wa Iria's application seeking to strike out the new charge sheet filed on August 24, 2026, by the DPP. 
By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago
Ex-Governor Wa Iria, six others charged afresh in Sh351m graft case
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Key CCTV cameras were offline when Rex Masai was killed
Details have emerged that key CCTV cameras in Nairobi’s CDB, including one along Mama Ngina Street, were offline when Rex Masai was killed during the June 2024 Gen Z protests.
By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago
Key CCTV cameras were offline when Rex Masai was killed
I leave it to God: Kimwatu withdraws case after KCB manager buried at night
Milimani Court has closed a burial dispute case of the late Kenya Commercial Bank Head of Data Protection, Rosemary Chemutai.
By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago
I leave it to God: Kimwatu withdraws case after KCB manager buried at night
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Why court has stopped burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai
The burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Kimwatu has been halted after her husband, Kevin Migwe Kimwatu, moved to court seeking to be involved in her funeral arrangements.
By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago
Why court has stopped burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai
Court asked to halt secret Sh17.7bn KUSCCO plan to form new SACCO
A secretive Sh17.7 billion restructuring plan has put KUSCCO under fresh legal scrutiny days before the High Court is expected to rule on an insolvency petition threatening the SACCO union’s future.
By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago
Court asked to halt secret Sh17.7bn KUSCCO plan to form new SACCO
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Why futile attempts to amend the Constitution flopped
As Kenya marks 16 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution today, its record of fidelity to the document tells two stories.
By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago
Why futile attempts to amend the Constitution flopped
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From gender equality to public participation, the promises Kenya has yet to keep
When Kenyans voted for the 2010 Constitution, they promised themselves a new Kenya founded on equality, accountability, devolution and citizen participation.
By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago
From gender equality to public participation, the promises Kenya has yet to keep
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From BBI, Nadco to Vision 2060: Politicians appetite for self-serving reforms
As Kenya marks 16 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution on August 27, its record of fidelity to the document tells two stories.
By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago
From BBI, Nadco to Vision 2060: Politicians appetite for self-serving reforms
Bomet Governor Barchok asks DPP Ingonga to drop Sh2m graft case
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has asked DPP Renson Ingonga to withdraw his Sh2 million corruption case, with the court allowing more time for the prosecution to consider the request.
By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago
Bomet Governor Barchok asks DPP Ingonga to drop Sh2m graft case
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Court awards ex-Judiciary finance boss, two others Sh21m over malicious prosecution
The High Court has awarded three former Judiciary employees Sh21 million after finding that their seven-year prosecution over an Sh80 million fraud was malicious and their detention unlawful.
By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago
Court awards ex-Judiciary finance boss, two others Sh21m over malicious prosecution
Directors of Bank of Baroda face jail term for contempt of court
Bank of Baroda Kenya directors risk civil jail after Infinity Industrial Park accused the bank of violating court orders by appointing joint administrators over the company.
By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago
Directors of Bank of Baroda face jail term for contempt of court
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Sonko moves to High Court to block KRA's Sh385m tax assessment
Sonko is challenging a tax assessment arising from Sh1.4 billion deposited into 11 of his bank accounts between 2013 and 2019, insisting that the money did not amount to undeclared taxable income.
By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago
Sonko moves to High Court to block KRA's Sh385m tax assessment
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Why lawyer Angela Mulwa has been re-arrested
Fresh details emerged on Monday after the prosecution confirmed before Milimani Magistrate Joan Mati that a murder charge against Mulwa had been filed at the High Court.
By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago
Why lawyer Angela Mulwa has been re-arrested
Kangema Magistrate charged over bribery claims, released on Sh400,000 bail
Suspended Kangema Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been charged with receiving a Sh150,000 bribe to influence the sentence of a convicted businessman.
By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago
Kangema Magistrate charged over bribery claims, released on Sh400,000 bail
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Sh300,000 payment, calls to police officer place lawyer at centre of Dr Mutiso murder probe
City lawyer Angela Mulwa is at the centre of investigations into the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, with the DCI alleging a Sh300,000 payment, communication with a senior police officer.
By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago
Sh300,000 payment, calls to police officer place lawyer at centre of Dr Mutiso murder probe
Court dismisses Bank of Baroda bid to stop Sh2b Infinity Park judgment
The High Court has dismissed Bank of Baroda’s attempt to stop enforcement of a Sh2 billion default judgment in favour of Infinity Industrial Park.
By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago
Court dismisses Bank of Baroda bid to stop Sh2b Infinity Park judgment
Businessman Yongo sues State over wrongful prosecution, seeks Sh26 million damages
Businessman Bryan Yongo has sued the State and Mwananchi Credit for Sh26.95 million, alleging malicious prosecution, unlawful detention and loss of use of his Range Rover for nearly eight years.
By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago
Businessman Yongo sues State over wrongful prosecution, seeks Sh26 million damages
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Sharon Otieno's ghosts hound Obado as family demands Sh3.5 million, house and car
The family of Sharon Otieno is seeking a Sh3.5 million house, a car and millions of shillings they say former Migori Governor Zacharia Okoth Obado promised her before her death
By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago
Sharon Otieno's ghosts hound Obado as family demands Sh3.5 million, house and car
High Court dismisses fake Canadian Embassy official's bid to stop Sh7.9m visa fraud prosecution
The High Court has dismissed Brian Reeves Obare’s petition seeking to stop his prosecution over allegations that he fraudulently obtained Sh7.9 million.
By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago
High Court dismisses fake Canadian Embassy official's bid to stop Sh7.9m visa fraud prosecution
Mukumu Girls fined Sh300,000 for sharing minor's photo without consent
The order was issued by DPC Immaculate Kassait in a determination arising from a complaint over the unauthorised release of a Form Four student's photograph.
By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago
Mukumu Girls fined Sh300,000 for sharing minor's photo without consent
Appointment of Dr Richard Lesiyampe as KNH boss challenged
A Nairobi lawyer has moved to the High Court challenging the appointment and continued occupation of the office of Kenyatta National Hospital CEO by Richard Lesiyampe Leserian.
By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago
Appointment of Dr Richard Lesiyampe as KNH boss challenged
Supreme Court halts recovery of Sh1.5bn in Ruaraka land compensation case
The EACC had moved to recover the Sh1.5 billion after the Court of Appeal decision.
By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago
Supreme Court halts recovery of Sh1.5bn in Ruaraka land compensation case
Treasury officials, business owners charged over Sh1.57bn PROFIT fraud
Eleven suspects, including Treasury officials and business owners, have denied 121 charges linked to the alleged diversion and laundering of Sh1.57 billion from the IFAD-funded PROFIT programme.
By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago
Treasury officials, business owners charged over Sh1.57bn PROFIT fraud
Court grants bail to 11 suspects in Sh1.57bn PROFIT fraud case
A Nairobi court has freed 11 suspects, including senior Treasury officials and business owners charged over an alleged Sh1.57 billion PROFIT programme fraud.
By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago
Court grants bail to 11 suspects in Sh1.57bn PROFIT fraud case
Obado, co-convicts back in court as Sharon murder sentencing looms
Convicted former Migori Governor Zachariah Okoth Obado and his two former aides will return to the Milimani High Court today for a virtual mention.
By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago
Obado, co-convicts back in court as Sharon murder sentencing looms
Ex-PC loses bid to stop magistrate from hearing Sh1.3bn land fraud case
Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi has suffered a major setback in his bid to stop the trial magistrate from continuing to hear the Sh1.3 billion land fraud case.
By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago
Ex-PC loses bid to stop magistrate from hearing Sh1.3bn land fraud case
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Sh1.57bn fraud to MCAs' fake trip: EACC uncovers fresh corruption scandals
The revelations are contained in EACC’s Second Quarterly Report published in the Kenya Gazette on July 31, 2026, detailing 43 files investigated between April 1 and June 30, 2026
By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago
Sh1.57bn fraud to MCAs' fake trip: EACC uncovers fresh corruption scandals
Court frees Makueni MCA Wambua on Sh200,000 cash bail over cyber harassment charge
Makueni nominated MCA Urbanus Kyalo Wambua who is accused of posting inciting remarks on his TikTok account was on Thursday released by a Nairobi court
By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago
Court frees Makueni MCA Wambua on Sh200,000 cash bail over cyber harassment charge
Court issues warrant for arrest of TikToker over Sh500,000 extortion case
A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against TikToker Joseph Gitonga Kihanya, alias Gitonga Archives, after he failed to appear for a hearing in a Sh500,000 extortion case.
By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago
Court issues warrant for arrest of TikToker over Sh500,000 extortion case
NTSA and DG Kondiwa sued for contempt over defying orders on instant fines system rollout
NTSA boss Nashon Odhiambo risk being in High Court over alleged continuous disobedience of orders suspending the authority's automated fines system.
By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago
NTSA and DG Kondiwa sued for contempt over defying orders on instant fines system rollout
Lobby group challenges Kenya Railways boss Mainga's stay in office
Petitioner argues that Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga's second term expired on or about February 2, 2026, but he has continued to occupy the office.
By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago
Lobby group challenges Kenya Railways boss Mainga's stay in office
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Court detains officer, rider and driver linked to Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder
Three suspects in Dr Victoria Mutiso’s murder will remain in custody for 30 days as detectives pursue more suspects, firearms and forensic evidence.
By Nancy Gitonga 23 days ago
Court detains officer, rider and driver linked to Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder
Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga barred from office
Employment court blocks Philip Mainga from exercising powers as Kenya Railways MD and CEO.
By Nancy Gitonga 23 days ago
Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga barred from office
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Ex-Auditor-General Deputy Director charged with forging degree to earn Sh28.4M
Former Deputy Director at the Office of the Auditor-General has been charged with Forging Degree to Secure Job and Sh28.4 Million Salaries
By Nancy Gitonga 27 days ago
Ex-Auditor-General Deputy Director charged with forging degree to earn Sh28.4M
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Court Detains City Lawyer Over Alleged Sh35.7 Million Fake Gold Scam Pending Bail Ruling
A city advocate Alphonce Collins Odoyo Osewe spent the night in custody after he was charged yesterday with multiple counts of allegedly defrauding foreign investors of more than Sh35.7 million
By Nancy Gitonga 29 days ago
Court Detains City Lawyer Over Alleged Sh35.7 Million Fake Gold Scam Pending Bail Ruling
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Drama as Kaguchia disappears from court only to reappear under police escort
It was a day of drama as Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was presented in court yesterday over alleged offensive and inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County.
By Nancy Gitonga 29 days ago
Drama as Kaguchia disappears from court only to reappear under police escort
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Court rejects DPP bid to overturn the acquittal of businessman Brian Yongo
DPP has suffered a major blow after the High Court rejected its bid to overturn the acquittal of city businessman Brian Yongo Otuba over a Sh4 million forgery and fraud case.
By Nancy Gitonga 30 days ago
Court rejects DPP bid to overturn the acquittal of businessman Brian Yongo