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Why 1998 bomb blast survivors will not be compensated

Justice Lawrence Mugambi threw out the petition filed by Kituo Cha Sheria because the State was not liable for the August 7, 1998, terrorist attack.

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Blow to 16,000 musicians as court dismisses petition in MCSK licence battle

The High Court has struck out a petition challenging the refusal by Kenya Copyright Board to renew musicians' society's operating licence, leaving them without a mechanism to collect royalties.

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Prison officers jailed for aiding escape of varsity attack terrorists

Three prison warders at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison were on Monday sentenced for facilitating the dramatic 2021 escape of convicted terrorists linked to the Garissa University attack.

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Why petitioner wants Ndii and Chigai jailed

The Katiba Institute has filed a fresh contempt application against two of President Ruto's former advisors accused of defying court orders that declared their appointments unconstitutional.

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Court sets hearing dates for Ojwang' murder trial

The judge underscored the public interest nature of the case and the urgency of its determination during a pretrial conference at which parties confirmed receipt of key evidence.

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Supreme Court lifts ban after Ahmednasir vows to stop attacks

Six judges led by Chief Justice Martha Koome on Friday ruled that the two-year sanction has served its purpose, following assurances of reformed conduct, future decorum and respect for the judges.

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Victims, families agonise as culprits of police brutality continue killing

Families of victims of police brutality continue to agonise as some perpetrators walk free and court processes are prolonged, shining a spotlight on the justice system.

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Waititu seeks bail review, says Sh53.5m bank guarantee is unattainable

Through his lawyer Christopher Ndolo Mutuku, Waititu seek to substitute the bank guarantee requirement with a cash security deposit of Sh20 million.

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Blow to Ruto as apex court overturns ruling on PS appointments

The Supreme Court found that lower courts erred in dismissing a petition that questioned the appointments for failing to meet constitutional gender balance and diversity requirements.

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Tout jailed 10 years for killing rival over Sh50 stage fees

The case has once again exposed the lawlessness, extortion and deadly rivalries that continue to plague Nairobi’s public transport sector.

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Inside operations of fake Canadian visa scam

A Nairobi court has heard that over Sh51 million was allegedly paid to a man who posed as a Canadian Embassy official to process visas that never materialised

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High Court halts Sh11b Riruta-Lenana-Ngong railway project

The judge issued the order after the government and Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) failed to file their responses, prompting a postponement of the hearing.

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Ahmednasir sorry as judges to rule on Supreme Court ban

Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has expressed remorse and committed to refraining from future attacks on judges.

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Court orders KNH to release mental report of suspect in GSU officer's murder

The High Court in Kibera has given KNH two weeks to release a mental assessment report of the prime suspect in the murder of a GSU officer at State House in October 2025.

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How home buyer was conned Sh65m in Lavington defective property deal

A Nairobi woman told court on Monday how she was allegedly conned of Sh65 million while attempting to buy an upscale house in Nairobi’s Lavington.

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Fake 2025 KCSE results scam suspects freed on Sh70,000 bail

 Two suspects linked to a sophisticated fake KCSE results scam have been released on Sh70,000 cash bail pending further investigations.

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Court orders MP Salasya to apologize, run peace campaign before hate speech case withdrawal.

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya must fulfill stringent conditions before his hate speech case can be withdrawn, a Nairobi court ruled on Monday.

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Why court temporarily stopped controversial rice import

The government had planned to import 500,000 tonnes of duty-free rice.

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Why activists are pushing for dissolution of SHA

Gikenyi and Omtatah claim the procurement was done against the law and opaquely 

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Bombshell: Inside NYS Sh6.2 billion scandal

Investigators claim in the latest NYS scandal, Kenyans almost paid over Sh6.2 billion for food the youth service never ate, uniforms it never wore and diesel that never burned.

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Government raises fears of crisis if Sh104b Ruto-Adani health deal is cancelled

Kilukumi told the court that the contract had undergone thorough legal scrutiny and was approved by former AG Justin Muturi after extensive consultations with the Ministry of Health.

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Court freezes Wamatangi accounts over Sh813m graft scandal

The EACC is seeking to recover Sh813 million allegedly siphoned through corrupt dealings involving Governor Wamatangi, his wife, children, and 10 others.

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Court declines to stop Rastafarian arrests over cannabis use

Court declines to stop arrest of rastafarians over marijuana use pending a petition, Justice Mwamuye directs them to file application seeking protection from further harassment, house searches.

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Congolese doctors sue Health CS Duale over licence renewal ban

The Congolese doctors argue that the government’s decision is arbitrary, discriminatory, and threatens both their livelihoods and the delivery of critical health services in Kenya.

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Petitioner wants official fired over South C building collapse

Patrick Analo Akivaga faces accusations of dereliction of duty for allegedly permitting construction to proceed without mandatory approvals from the county's building department.

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Judge rejects State's bid to seize former ICTA managers property

The Assets Recovery Agency has suffered a setback after the High Court dismissed its attempt to forfeit two properties it claimed were developed using Sh155 million stolen ICTA.

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Judiciary faces fresh test after defiant 2025 decisions against State

Last year, the Judiciary delivered rulings that will shape Kenyan constitutional law for years. The rulings, including a landmark ruling on mental health, were made against the State.

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Why Labour Court has halted fresh hiring of UoN deputy vice chancellor

The ongoing fresh recruitment process for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) at the University of Nairobi has been put on hold.

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Justice Njoki Ndungu elected unopposed as commissioner to JSC

Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung’u elected to the Judicial Service Commission, replacing the late Justice Ibrahim Mohammed.

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Omtatah urges court to terminate Sh11.5b Riruta-Ngong railway deal

Petitioners want the project blocked for violating the Constitution.

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BBS Mall owners want Gachagua probed over Minnesota fraud links

BBS Mall owners accused Gachagua of making inflammatory statements that stigmatise the Somali community and damage legitimate businesses through ethnic profiling.

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Court finds man guilty of killing the lover of his estranged wife

A man has been found guilty of killing his former wife’s lover by stabbing him several times in an attack that took place six years ago in Nyandarua County.

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Why gov't wants permission to import rice

Government defends duty-free rice imports to address growing food crisis. Petitioners claim import plan violates farmers’ rights and bypasses public participation.

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Ex-Sports CS Echesa sues Seth Panyako, Obinna TV over defamation

Echesa wants Panyako and Obinna TV restrained from publishing what he terms as defamatory statements linking him to murder, arson and violence during the Malava by-election.

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Court frees Atheist Society president on bail over fake Ruto death posts

The charges relate to posts allegedly published on social media on December 30, 2025, that falsely showed the President lying on a hospital bed.

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Between convictions and acquittals: A year of uneven graft justice

Courtroom wins and failures clashed in 2025, exposing inconsistency at the heart of Kenya’s corruption fight

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Why Omtatah wants court to block Sh2.8tr railway works

Petition cites lack of parliamentary approval, public participation and transparency. 

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Why High Court has blocked Sh6.2 billion payment linked to NYS 'air suppliers'

The documents are to be forwarded to the Pending Bills Verification Committee, whose mandate expires on December 31, 2025, strictly for verification purposes and not payment.

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Labour Court warns employers against underpaying security guards

Night after night, Stephen Onyango guarded homes and businesses for seven years, earning a paltry Sh5,000 a month, far below the statutory minimum wage.

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Lawyer in court to block cutting of day secondary school funding

Mung’oma says the government’s decision to change capitation formula is unlawful. 

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