Utumishi Academy students denied bail, transferred to Kamae Borstal

Kibera High Court has declined to release on bail the eight Utumishi Girls Academy students charged with allegedly murdering 16 students in the school’s deadly dormitory fire.

By Nancy Gitonga 23 hrs ago

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Public-Private Partnership deals face more checks after court ruling

The High Court has declared key provisions of Kenya’s PPP Act unconstitutional, requiring parliamentary approval where PPP projects create public expenditure, borrowing and guarantees.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

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They have forgiven me: Obado pleads for leniency after reconciliation with Sharon's parents

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has asked the High Court for a three-year non-custodial sentence after his conviction for Sharon Otieno’s murder, while her parents have pleaded for mercy.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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DCI moves to block release of title deeds in alleged land fraud case involving KCB official's sister

The DCI wants the High Court to block the release of title deeds and devices linked to an alleged land-fraud and forgery case.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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'If I could be a dog, I would bite them and lick their blood,' Sharon's father tells court

Sharon Otieno’s father has told the High Court he remains bitter towards two of her killers but has forgiven former Migori Governor Okoth Obado after he reached for reconciliation.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

Woman dies after telling court military officer threatened to kill her

A Nairobi woman who had sought court protection over alleged death threats and a property dispute involving a military officer has died days after securing interim orders.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

Kanja to face sentencing over June 25 Nairobi roadblocks

The judge directed Kanja to appear before the High Court on September 22, 2026, for mitigation and sentencing.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

Blow to LSK as court rejects bid to strike out petition challenging judges' boycott

The High Court has dismissed the LSK’s bid to strike out Adrian Kamotho’s petition challenging its boycott of courts and targeted judicial officers, allowing the case to proceed on its merits.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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Court allows Machakos man to divorce wife after accusing her of adultery, cruelty

A Machakos man has been allowed to divorce his wife after accusing her of adultery and cruelty, ending their 23-year marriage following nearly five years of separation and no intimacy.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

Sharon Otieno's parents seek Dholuo interpreter during Obado sentencing

The parents, through their lawyer Antony Opondo, on Wednesday told Justice Cecilia Githua that they wanted to speak during the sentencing proceedings but did not understand English.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

Don't punish him': Sharon's mother pleads with court to spare Obado

Melinda Auma made the emotional appeal as she addressed Justice Cecilia Githua during the mitigation and sentencing hearing following Obado’s conviction for the murder of her daughter.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

DPP seeks deterrent sentence for Obado, two aides over Sharon Otieno murder

The prosecution asked the court to exercise its constitutional mandate and impose a sentence commensurate with the offence.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

Null and void: Court declares sale of Safaricom illegal, unconstitutional

While ordering the shares to be restored to State ownership, the court found that the 15 per cent transaction was undertaken in violation of the Constitution.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

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Jeff Mwathi fell from 10th floor but how he exited window remains mystery, court told

A crime scene officer has told an inquest that investigators could not establish whether interior designer Jeff Mwathi was pushed, jumped or forced through a 10th-floor window.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

Court orders auction of Bank of Baroda assets to recover Sh 3 billion Infinity Park award

The High Court has ordered the attachment and sale of Bank of Baroda’s movable assets to recover a Sh2.996 billion judgment awarded to Infinity Industrial Park.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

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Tribunal nullifies Kenta's appointment as Jubilee secretary-general

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has nullified Koitalel Ole Kenta’s appointment as Jubilee Party secretary-general after finding he was not a registered member when appointed.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Auditor-General asks Court of Appeal to halt Omtatah's Sh7 trillion debt case

Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has moved to the Court of Appeal seeking to halt proceedings in Okiya Omtatah’s Sh7 trillion public debt case.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

Lawyer Okello walks free after High Court blocks forgery prosecution

The lawyer was arraigned over alleged forgery, uttering forged documents, resisting arrest and assaulting two police officers.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Firm asks High Court to halt IEBC Sh6.5b KIEMS kit tender

Oilmax Ventures has moved to the High Court seeking to halt IEBC’s Sh6.5 billion KIEMS tender for the 2027 elections, challenging bidder qualification requirements.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

City lawyer Osewe, trader to know fate in Sh61.7m fake gold case in January

Nairobi lawyer Alphonce Collins Odoyo Osewe and businessman Patroba Odhiambo Tobias will face trial in January 2027 over a Sh61.7 million alleged fake gold fraud case

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

Bank of Baroda blames lawyers for failure to file defence in Sh2 billion Infinity Park case

Bank of Baroda says its former lawyers failed to inform it that the High Court had granted leave to file a defence in the Sh2 billion Infinity Industrial Park dispute, leading to a default judgment.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

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Mama Tutam acquitted of Sh25m fraud, says Nigerian tycoon cost her marriage

 A Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant has confessed the frustrations and embarrassment and troubles that befell her after befriending a Nigerian businessman.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

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Lawyer Muite demands over 2.6 million in compensation from Kenya Airways over cancelled flight

Lawyer Paul Muite is demanding more than Sh2.6 million from Kenya Airways after his family’s Zanzibar flight was cancelled, forcing them to hire a private charter to Nairobi.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, 12 others charged over Sh330.6m CHAN funds

Former Sports PS Peter Kaberia and 12 other accused persons have been charged over the alleged misappropriation of Sh330.6 million allocated for hosting the 2018 CHAN.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

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Ex- Sports PS Kaberia released on Sh1m bail in Sh330.6m CHAN graft case

Former Sports PS Peter Kaberia has been granted Sh1 million cash bail after pleading not guilty to corruption charges over an alleged Sh330.6 million irregular CHAN 2018 tender payment.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

Eric Omondi, seven others freed on bond over Moi Avenue traffic obstruction

Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others have been freed by a Nairobi court after being charged with allegedly obstructing traffic along Moi Avenue in Nairobi on Monday.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

Omtatah wants court to stop Affordable Housing payments to private firm

Omtatah wants the payments stopped until the true ownership, directorship, and control of Savola Investment Limited have been conclusively ascertained.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

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Rex Masai inquest closed after DPP calls 30 witnesses

The inquest into the killing of Rex Masai has been closed after the DPP called 30 witnesses and placed before the court photographs and video clips documenting events on the fateful day.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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KRA employee charged over fake degree used to earn Sh13.9m salary

A KRA employee has been charged with allegedly using a forged Jomo Kenyatta University degree to secure employment and fraudulently earn Sh13.9 million in public funds.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

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Court: Gen Z protester Evans Kiratu was killed unlawfully perpetrator not identified

Court rules Evans Kiratu Karobi died from unlawful blunt-force trauma sustained during the June 2024 Finance Bill demonstrations, but failed to establish who caused his fatal injuries.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

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Rex Masai inquest: Activist plays video of plainclothes officer firing two shots at protesters

A chilling video of a plainclothes officer firing two shots at fleeing protesters during the June 20, 2024 demonstrations has been played in court in the Rex Masai inquest.

By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago

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Rex Masai inquest exposes Nairobi's crippled CCTV network

Inquiry into the killing of Rex Masai has unearthed fresh details about Nairobi’s crippled CCTV network, with about 20 per cent of cameras operational across the CBD.

By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago

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Embu MCA's six vehicles, land frozen over Sh111.5m graft

The High Court has frozen six vehicles and a parcel of land linked to Embu MCA Peter Muriithi Nyaga over Sh111.5 million graft allegations.

By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago

Court detains police constable Bett, two others for 30 days over Dr Mutiso murder

A Nairobi court has ordered three suspects, including police constable Bett Kiplangat Collins, to remain in custody for 30 days as detectives investigate the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso.

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

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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 20 days ago

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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 21 days ago

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 21 days ago

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 21 days ago

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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 21 days ago

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 22 days ago