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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 1 day ago
IG Kanja, DIG Lagat, PS Ololtuaa summoned over alleged defiance of court orders
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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 21 hrs ago
How missing Kiamaiko trader Zizo was abducted by armed men in police uniform
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 2 days ago
My husband was abducted from a barber shop, wife tells court
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 1 day ago
Judges urge LSK to suspend court boycott, embrace dialogue
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.
By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago
High Court shatters Ruto's  Sh11.5b railway project, orders fresh tender
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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 5 days ago
We are allowed by Constitution to campaign; Wetang'ula and Kingi tell court
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 4 days ago
Restaurant evicted from Uchumi's Lang'ata branch despite earlier court orders
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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 6 days ago
Widow, son recount MP Ong'ondo Were's final moments in court
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 6 days ago
High Court lifts jail term against former Nairobi Finance CEC Kerich
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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 8 days ago
IG Kanja, DCI boss summoned again over three missing men
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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 7 days ago
Not so soon: Why court has rejected Rastafarians' bid to legalise bhang
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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 9 days ago
Tycoon Devani not off the hook yet
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 8 days ago
Ex-KDF officer jailed for life over murder of his wife, two children
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 8 days ago
Owner of collapsed South C building, four others charged with manslaughter
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 10 days ago
Lenku to appear for contempt hearing as court bars county from taking over Amboseli National Park
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 9 days ago
High Court suspends IEBC's Sh1.5 million fine against Kipipiri MP
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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 9 days ago
Wetang'ula risks jail over alleged breach of court orders on political campaigns
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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 11 days ago
State officers under fire over early 2027 campaigns
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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 12 days ago
Petition wants IG Kanja to produce three missing men in 24 hours
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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 12 days ago
Court stops construction of apartment near KDF headquarters
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 13 days ago
Wetang'ula appeals ruling declaring Ruto's current cabinet unconstitutional
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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 12 days ago
Why tribunal has dismissed KRA's bid to block copyright suit in eRITS tax system
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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 14 days ago
Judge gives NEMA 7 days to explain Sh2bn Owino Uhuru compensation delay
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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 14 days ago
Vocal Africa wants Wetang'ula, Kingi to stop campaigning for Ruto
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 14 days ago
Court summons OCS over failure to arrest SK Macharia in Directline Assurance row
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 14 days ago
Nairobi Water employee fined Sh5 million for using fake UoN degree
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 14 days ago
Court bars Wetang'ula, Kingi from political campaigns
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 13 days ago
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru freed after DPP rejects traffic charges
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 15 days ago
High Court declares Kenya's envoys pay structure unconstitutional
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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 15 days ago
Report to prison: Court upholds Kerich jail term
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Why court has stopped Oscar Sudi's grab of 40-acre Mara land
Court halts Oscar Sudi’s claim over 40-acre Maasai Mara land, ruling that a disputed and allegedly fraudulent title cannot override an earlier court-affirmed ownership.
By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago
Why court has stopped Oscar Sudi's grab of 40-acre Mara land
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Charles Kerich ordered to surrender to Industrial Area Prison
Suspended Nairobi Finance CEC Charles Kerich has been ordered to surrender to Industrial Area Remand Prison immediately after the High Court declined to suspend his three-month jail term.
By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago
Charles Kerich ordered to surrender to Industrial Area Prison
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Two former IEBC officials sentenced over forged academic certificates
Two former IEBC employees have been sentenced for using forged academic certificates to unlawfully secure employment and career advancement.
By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago
Two former IEBC officials sentenced over forged academic certificates
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Saitoti's estate faces fresh storm over son's claim, DNA test bid and exhumation request
A man claiming to be the biological son of the late former Vice-President George Saitoti has asked the High Court to reopen his estate, order a DNA test and exhumation.
By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago
Saitoti's estate faces fresh storm over son's claim, DNA test bid and exhumation request
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The priest, the secret son, and the decade the Church tried to cover up
A High Court has ruled that a Catholic priest's alleged secret son is entitled to inherit part of his estate, finding that the Church and family failed to challenge evidence of paternity.
By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago
The priest, the secret son, and the decade the Church tried to cover up
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High Court awards ex-JKUAT student Sh8 million for police brutality
The High Court has awarded former JKUAT student Allan Omondi Sh8 million after finding police brutally assaulted and unlawfully detained him in 2019 during student unrest.
By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago
High Court awards ex-JKUAT student Sh8 million for police brutality
Court frees woman arrested over X posts tracking Ruto's flights
A Nairobi court has freed Mombasa resident Halima Ngache, who was arrested over allegations of operating an X account that tracked and published President William Ruto's flight movements.  
By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago
Court frees woman arrested over X posts tracking Ruto's flights
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Mental capacity claim jolts Nyachae estate dispute
The suit alleges fraudulent dealings involving company shares and control of family businesses.
By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago
Mental capacity claim jolts Nyachae estate dispute
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Not so fast: Why court has stripped State of its powers to shut down websites
The High Court has ruled that the government cannot block websites without a court order, striking down key provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act as unconstitutional.
By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago
Not so fast: Why court has stripped State of its powers to shut down websites
CJ Koome Unveils Judiciary's Biggest Backlog Reduction in Years
For the first time in years, Judiciary has resolved more cases than it received, slashing its backlog by 27 per cent.
By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago
CJ Koome Unveils Judiciary's Biggest Backlog Reduction in Years