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Waluke, Wakhungu walk free after court overturns Sh2b fine over maize scandal

Judges say the previous harsh sentences and Sh2b fine imposed on the duo over the Sh300m maize scandal were unjustified in the dispute originating from money paid to Erad Supplies.

Waluke, Wakhungu walk free after court overturns Sh2b fine over maize scandal

Why High Court referred Gachagua petitions to CJ Koome

Why High Court referred Gachagua petitions to CJ Koome

Gachagua now seeks to block Senate from impeachment hearing

Gachagua now seeks to block Senate from impeachment hearing

Waluke free after Appellate court overturns 67-year sentence

Waluke free after Appellate court overturns 67-year sentence

Government sued over controversial Adani energy deal

The government has been sued for awarding a controversial multi-billion tender for constructing three electricity transmission lines and two substations to India’s Adani Group.

Government sued over controversial Adani energy deal

Why DP Gachagua is on slippery path

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua finds himself in a precarious position after the courts declined to suspend his impeachment process.

Why DP Gachagua is on slippery path

Judges rejected by Uhuru awarded Sh126 million

It is a major win for six Judges rejected by former President Uhuru Kenyatta after the High Court awarded them Sh126 million as compensation for violation of their rights.

Judges rejected by Uhuru awarded Sh126 million

Governor Mwangaza fights for delay of ouster, hits out at Kingi

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza mounted a spirited defence to remain in office pending the hearing and determination of her impeachment case.

Governor Mwangaza fights for delay of ouster, hits out at Kingi

High Court to rule whether judge bench will hear JKIA-Adani case

The High Court is set to decide whether a petition against the proposed leasing of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Adani Group will be heard by a three-judge bench.

High Court to rule whether judge bench will hear JKIA-Adani case

Court rejects 19 petitions, clears path for Gachagua impeachment

The 19 petitions failed to secure a conservatory order from eleven judges across the country, barring MPs from impeaching DP Rigathi Gachagua.

Court rejects 19 petitions, clears path for Gachagua impeachment

Blow to Waititu as court declines to dismiss charges

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has suffered a setback after the court declined to dismiss charges of offensive conduct against him.

Blow to Waititu as court declines to dismiss charges

Gachagua Impeachment: Court orders public hearings at constituency level

The High Court in Kerugoya has ordered that public participation regarding the motion to impeach Deputy President Rigathi be organised in each constituency.

Gachagua Impeachment: Court orders public hearings at constituency level

Court clears Morara Kebaso cyber crime charges

Political activist Morara Kebaso is now a free man after a court has quashed the charges of cyber crime against him for being defective.

Court clears Morara Kebaso cyber crime charges

Court suspends new university funding model

High Court suspends implementation of President Ruto's new higher education funding model pending the hearing and determination of a case filed by KHRC on December 16.

Court suspends new university funding model

Girl, 13, asks court to stop father from separating her from mother

A 13-year-old girl has filed a petition at Milimani Law Courts seeking to bar her parents from moving her to the US.

Girl, 13, asks court to stop father from separating her from mother

Okiya Omtatah files petition to stop SHIF rollout

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed a court petition to stop the launch of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).

Okiya Omtatah files petition to stop SHIF rollout

Court reinstates Jubilee's Kioni faction

The court set aside a decision allowing the political outfit rebel faction led by EALA MP Kanini Kega and nominated MP Sabina Chege to take over the leadership of the party.

Court reinstates Jubilee's Kioni faction

High Court declines to stop Gachagua's impeachment plan

The planned impeachment motion against DP Rigathi Gachagua will proceed after the High Court declined to issue orders blocking its tabling in Parliament.

High Court declines to stop Gachagua's impeachment plan

Police bosses risk jail term over officers in plainclothes

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Nairobi Regional Police Commander Adamson Bungei are at risk of a six-month imprisonment for allegedly violating court orders.

Police bosses risk jail term over officers in plainclothes

Court bars DPP from prosecuting Gachagua allies

The High Court has issued an order barring the DPP from prosecuting three allies of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in connection with the June youth-led protests.

Court bars DPP from prosecuting Gachagua allies

Why Senate wants court to uphold Mwangaza's removal

The Senate has appealed a High Court order that halted the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.

Why Senate wants court to uphold Mwangaza's removal

Three petitioners challenge Kanja's appointment as police IG

The appointment of Douglas Kanja as Inspector General of Police has been challenged in court.

Three petitioners challenge Kanja's appointment as police IG

Three officers to be charged over escape of self-confessed serial killer

A Nairobi court has found that three officers from Jogoo Road Police Station have a case to answer over the escape of self confessed serial killer Masten Milimo Wanjala in 2021.

Three officers to be charged over escape of self-confessed serial killer

Seven former Kenya Power managers to be charged over Sh150m scandal

The anti-corruption court sitting in Nairobi has found that seven former Kenya Power managers have a case to answer over Sh150 million scandal.

Seven former Kenya Power managers to be charged over Sh150m scandal

10 petitions to disband parliament to be heard next month

Former Chief Justice Maraga had given an advisory to retired president Uhuru Kenyatta to dissolve parliament for failure to meet the principle of gender equality in representation.

10 petitions to disband parliament to be heard next month

Court fails to stop closure of Pastor Ezekiel's church

Pastor Ezekiel Odero's New Life Prayer Center in Kilifi is facing closure after Court of Appeal upheld a directive from the Registrar of Societies to deregister the church.

Court fails to stop closure of Pastor Ezekiel's church

Court rules employers cannot ban office romance

The labour court has delivered a landmark ruling, arguing employers cannot prohibit romantic relationships among employees. The court says love should not be stifled by corporate policies.

Court rules employers cannot ban office romance

High Court allows Azimio coalition to challenge JKIA lease

On Monday, Kalonzo, representing the coalition, passionately urged the court to allow the political parties to be formally enjoined as petitioners.

High Court allows Azimio coalition to challenge JKIA lease

Why Senate wants Court to uphold Mwangaza's impeachment

The Senate now wants the court to lift a High Court order that halted the impeachment of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.

Why Senate wants Court to uphold Mwangaza's impeachment

Court stops sale of KICC rules law on assets sale unconstitutional

Justice Chacha Mwita ruled that KICC is a national monument and its proposed sale infringes on cultural and constitutional rights.

Court stops sale of KICC rules law on assets sale unconstitutional

Inside DPP Ingonga struggle to prosecute corruption cases

Renson Ingonga made headlines when he sought to drop the trial against Chebitwey and his co-accused, including Deputy Governor Ayub Savula and his two wives.

Inside DPP Ingonga struggle to prosecute corruption cases

Masengeli freed after sincere apology for contempt of court

Deputy Inspector General of Administration Police expresses remorse for his absences. Justice Mugambi cites sincerity of his apology and calm mien as key factors in the ruling.

Masengeli freed after sincere apology for contempt of court

'Please forgive me': Masengeli prayers to escape prison dashed

The final efforts by Deputy Inspector General in charge of Administration Police, Gilbert Masengeli, to avoid imprisonment were dashed by the court

'Please forgive me': Masengeli prayers to escape prison dashed

Adani denies claim that it will run JKIA for 30 years

Indian firm Adani Airports Holdings Limited has dismissed claims that the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will be leased for 30 years, saying the project is yet to be approved

Adani denies claim that it will run JKIA for 30 years

Gilbert Masengeli's hopes to escape prison dashed in Court

With the clock ticking toward the Thursday 5pm deadline when the sentence was set to take effect, Masengeli’s hopes were torn when the court denied him opportunity to present self.

Gilbert Masengeli's hopes to escape prison dashed in Court

Masengeli's appeal case pushed to next week

The Court of Appeal has declined to suspend an appeal filed by Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli against a six-month prison sentence imposed by the High Court.

Masengeli's appeal case pushed to next week

Gilbert Masengeli's last chance to escape prison

Masengeli has until tomorrow to appear before the High Court by close of business on Thursday, September 19, 2024, to explain allegations surrounding the abduction of three people in Kitengela

Gilbert Masengeli's last chance to escape prison

Kamiti convict, his mother charged over Sh7.6mn fraud

Hesbon Onyango Nyamweya, currently serving a sentence at Kamiti Maximum Prison, has been charged in a Nairobi court for his alleged role in defrauding a city businesswoman of Sh7.6 million.

Kamiti convict, his mother charged over Sh7.6mn fraud

KMJA condemns withdrawal of Justice Mugambi's security detail

Kenya Judges and Magistrates Association has condemned the withdrawal of Justice Lawrence Mugambi’s security detail, terming it direct interference with the independence of the Judiciary.

KMJA condemns withdrawal of Justice Mugambi's security detail

Family of abducted Della MCA seeks court intervention to find kin

The family of Yusuf Hussein Ahmed said the missing MCA was abducted Friday last week in Nairobi’s South B Estate.

Family of abducted Della MCA seeks court intervention to find kin

Judges and magistrates protest withdrawal of Mugambi's security

The Kenya Judges and Magistrates Association has condemned the withdrawal of security detail from Justice Lawrence Mugambi.

Judges and magistrates protest withdrawal of Mugambi's security

DPP declines to drop fraud charges against for former Java boss

DPP Renson Ingonga has declined to drop the Sh7.9 million fraud charges against former Java Chief Executive Officer Derrick Cornelius Van Houten.

DPP declines to drop fraud charges against for former Java boss

Lengthy Muchai murder case gets to a closure as judgment date set

Seven suspects linked to the murder of former Kabete MP George Muchai have received an unexpected blow after the court set the judgement date for October 22, 2024.

Lengthy Muchai murder case gets to a closure as judgment date set

City tycoon forged title deed for prime property, says court

Justice Christine Ochieng found that Ramji used forged documents and deceptive practices on the late businessman Rajanikant Nathoobhai Shah in 2001.

City tycoon forged title deed for prime property, says court

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