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How lawyers, union and insiders siphoned millions from counties

A petition filed at the High Court has lifted the lid on a sophisticated network of lawyers, union officials and county insiders allegedly used to siphon billions of shillings from county governments.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Obure's firm now seeks Sh7.6b over unlawful eviction

Ownership wrangles surrounding Nairobi’s Senteu Plaza have taken a fresh twist after a firm moved to court seeking billions in compensation for alleged unlawful eviction.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

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Impunity: Nairobi CEC Kerich says can't be arrested despite court jailing him

Nairobi finance boss Charles Kerich faces a 3-month jail term for contempt after defying court orders to pay Sh106m, amid an arrest standoff.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

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Businessman seeks removal of Nairobi Finance boss Charles Kerich from office

A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking the removal of Nairobi Executive Committee Member for Finance Charles Kerich following his sentencing to three months in prison.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

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Mudavadi appeals ANC's revival

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi has appealed a High Court ruling that nullified ANC’s merger with UDA, arguing the judge unlawfully interfered in internal party affairs.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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Kirima daughter in fresh legal battle with stepsister over property management

A fresh family feud has erupted over the late Gerishon Kirima’s multi-million-shilling estate after his daughter moved to court seeking to dissolve a trust she claims has been mismanaged for years.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

Activist sues banks over loan interest rates hike

A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking to stop commercial banks from unilaterally increasing interest rates, default charges and other loan-related fees imposed on borrowers.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

Former Merishaw principal, hall operator arraigned over 2025 KCSE exam leak claims

Former Merishaw School principal David Gideon Kariuki and hall operator Alex Kataiyo were arraigned over alleged 2025 KCSE exam malpractice.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

16 Metropolitan Sacco officials charged over alleged Sh14.5m fraud

The officials are accused of unlawfully investing SACCO funds outside its core mandate belonging to teachers’ union.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

Chief Government Pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor admitted to the roll of advocates

The Chief Government Pathologist, Dr Johansen Oduor, has added a new distinction to his remarkable career after being admitted to the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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Court finds prime suspect in Starlet Wahu murder has case to answer

The High Court has ruled that John Matara, the prime suspect in the brutal murder of socialite Starlet Wahu at an online-based rental in South B has a case to answer.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

Lobby group sues Murkomen, IG Kanja over Orengo's security

A lobby group has moved to the High Court seeking orders to compel CS Murkomen and IG Kanja to immediately reinstate Governor Orengo's security detail.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

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Gachagua son: State House top officials visited me in prison

The high court has heard claims by the jailed son of the late Nyeri Governor that State House operatives visited him in prison during the Rigathi Gachagua impeachment process.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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Revealed: Secret details of disputed Sh208b US health deal

President William Ruto witnesses the signing of a health agreement by Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

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Drama as judge exposes lawyer who sought private meeting before hearing

A judge recused herself from the KU vice-chancellor case after a city lawyer attempted to privately meet her ahead of the hearing.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

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Jackson Kihara accuses Rigathi Gachagua of plot to seize family estate

Jackson Kihara has accused former DP Rigathi Gachagua of framing him in a robbery case to seize a multi-million-shilling family estate.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Petition filed to halt fuel prices hike as activist cites illegality, economic harm

A Nairobi-based activist has filed a petition in the High Court seeking orders to halt the latest fuel price increases.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

Court detains two over Sh57.7m fake gold scam targeting US nationals

A Nairobi court has ordered two suspects detained at Kilimani Police Station in connection with Sh57.7 million gold export fraud that allegedly swindled two American nationals

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

Businessman charged with alleged Sh150m land fraud denied bail

An elderly Nairobi businessman has been charged in court over allegations of defrauding two daughters of a deceased industrialist of their Westlands property valued at Sh150 million.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

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Court declines to lift orders blocking Safaricom sale as Vodafone loses bid to exit case

President William Ruto’s administration has suffered a major blow after the High Court declined to lift orders barring it from selling a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom valued at over Sh205 billion. 

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

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Man seeks to compel EACC to conclude Sh11.3 billion probe against KURA boss

Petitioner moves to court seeking orders compelling EACC to conclude a Sh11.3 billion KURA corruption probe.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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Drug queen walks free: Joyce Akinyi beats system again as men pay price

 Akinyi has once again walked free, this time after overturning a life sentence in a Sh5.6 million heroin trafficking case.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

Court allows DPP to withdraw Sh73.5m Obado case after Sh235m repayment

The court ruled that the DPP did not abuse his powers in brokering the deal and adopted the plea bargain agreement as a judgment of the court. 

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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Tycoon Rajendra Sanghani moves to court to block sale of Sh70 million land

A City businessman has moved to the Land’s Court seeking orders to stop the sale or transfer of a disputed Sh70 million property in Nairobi’s upmarket area.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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Police investigator describes Samidoh nephew's death scene

Fresh questions emerge as a senior detective tells an inquest there were no visible signs of struggle at the Roysambu apartment window linked to the death of Jeff Mwathi.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

Court releases on bond woman at centre of Obwaka death probe

Wangari had moved to the High Court seeking to overturn the detention order, arguing that it violated her constitutional right to liberty. 

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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Omari on the spot for filing case without complainant's consent

A Sh100 million case against Busia Governor Paul Otuoma has been thrown into doubt after the petitioner denied authorising lawyer Danstan Omari to file the suit on his behalf.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

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Where is LSK? New sheriff Charles Kanjama goes mute as Kenya burns

Barely weeks into office, questions are mounting: has the Law Society of Kenya gone quiet when it is needed most, and where is its new president?

By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago

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Court blocks Wetang'ula from suspending MP Wamboka as PIC Chair

Bumula MP Jack Wamboka got a major reprieve after the High Court halted the National Assembly Speaker’s decision to suspend him from chairing the PIC over bribery claims.

By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago

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Court to rule on fresh bid to halt Sh30b EABL shares sale

The fresh application by Bia Tosha comes barely a month after Justice Bahati Mwamuye dismissed a near-identical request on April 9, 2026.

By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago

Ex-Lands minister Amos Kimunya acquitted in Sh60m Nyandarua land graft case

Court acquits Amos Kimunya and three others in Sh60M Nyandarua land case, citing insufficient evidence.

By Nancy Gitonga 24 days ago

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Of love affair and last meal: Police probe poisoning in Dr Obwaka death

Investigators are probing a possible poisoning case after Dr Job Obwaka died suddenly at a Kitengela home.

By Nancy Gitonga 25 days ago

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EACC seeks to recover Sh1.3b KBC land grabbed by private investors

The 20.17-acre land in Karen was acquired by the government in 1966 for the Voice of Kenya, now the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), as a transmission station.

By Nancy Gitonga 25 days ago

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Tribunal bars ODM from removing Sifuna as secretary general

ODM has suffered a major blow after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal issued fresh orders temporarily blocking it from removing Edwin Sifuna as the party’s secretary general.

By Nancy Gitonga 25 days ago

DCI seeks 14 days to detain woman in probe into Dr Obwaka's death

DCI is seeking court orders to detain Beatrice Wangari, the prime suspect in the death of Dr Job Obwaka, for 14 days to complete investigations.

By Nancy Gitonga 26 days ago

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Win for TSC as Supreme court halts internship programme ruling

Supreme Court temporarily halts Court of Appeal decision declaring TSC teacher internship programme unconstitutional, allowing scheme to proceed pending appeal.

By Nancy Gitonga 29 days ago

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Sakata: Court stops DPP in explosive child custody battle

The High Court has halted the prosecution of a Russian woman in a child custody dispute, citing threats to her constitutional rights amid allegations of fraud.

By Nancy Gitonga 29 days ago

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Court deals blow to Bia Tosha bid on EABL sale

A beer distributor will have to wait longer to pursue its decade-old battle against EABL after the High Court declined to fast-track the hearing of two cases

By Nancy Gitonga 29 days ago

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Sonko, three others have case to answer in Sh14 million graft scandal

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and three co-accused persons have a case to answer in a Sh14 million corruption case linked to the alleged irregular award.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 month ago

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Court stops prosecution of Russian woman accused of assaulting her son

The High Court has issued orders blocking the DPP from prosecuting a Russian national embroiled in a contentious divorce and child custody dispute

By Nancy Gitonga 1 month ago