Sarah Wairimu to stay in custody after court denies bail in Cohen's murder case
High Court rules that Tob Cohen’s widow is likely to interfere with two key witnesses. Sarah Wairimu was first charged in 2019 but the DPP dropped the case.
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Sarah Wairimu to stay in custody after court denies bail in Cohen's murder case
Court denies Sarah Wairimu bail over witness intimidation claims
Sarah Wairimu will remain in custody at Lang'ata Women’s Prison until two key protected prosecution witnesses testify.
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Court denies Sarah Wairimu bail over witness intimidation claims
Waititu appeals 12-year jail term over Sh588m graft case
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has filed an appeal challenging the decision to sentence him to 12 years in prison over the Sh588 million corruption case. 
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Waititu appeals 12-year jail term over Sh588m graft case
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Waititu pays the price for his 'corrupt' ways
In a dramatic fall from grace, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, once hailed as a political giant, was sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Anti-Corruption Court.
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Waititu pays the price for his 'corrupt' ways
Ex-Kiambu Governor Waititu hospitalised
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu taken ill, admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital a day after his sentencing, his lawyer John Sakwa confirms.
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Ex-Kiambu Governor Waititu hospitalised
Mbagathi mortuary staff in court over theft of bodies, fraud
Three employees from Mbagathi County Hospital have been charged after an investigation revealed a scam to release bodies for a bribe and falsify burial permits.
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Mbagathi mortuary staff in court over theft of bodies, fraud
Ngilu, County to pay businessman Sh25m for burnt lorry
Kitui County Government and former governor Charity Ngilu have been ordered by a commercial court to pay a businessman Sh25 million in compensation for burning his lorry.
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Ngilu, County to pay businessman Sh25m for burnt lorry
Waititu, wife and three defendants convicted in case of Sh588m graft
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari have been convicted on corruption charges relating to the Sh588 million road tender.
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Waititu, wife and three defendants convicted in case of Sh588m graft
Employee who stole from Mike Sonko's adopted son found guilty
Dedan Wamuya Mburu alias Kababa was convicted for stealing the phone from a recently adopted orphan of Sonko, a child whose father had tragically been stabbed and killed in Mathare.
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Employee who stole from Mike Sonko's adopted son found guilty
It's 12 years in jail for Ferdinand Waititu!
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu sentenced to 12 years in prison or a Sh53.5 million fine; his wife, Susan, handed a one-year jail term and Sh500,000 fine in a graft case.
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It's 12 years in jail for Ferdinand Waititu!
Blow to Kabogo as court orders fresh hearing of Runda land case
ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has suffered a major setback following a Court of Appeal decision to overturn a High Court ruling in a multi-billion shilling land dispute. 
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Blow to Kabogo as court orders fresh hearing of Runda land case
Court rules Kimunya, co-accused to answer Sh60m graft charges
Kimunya and his co-accused are now scheduled to defend themselves against the charges on April 25, 2025
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Court rules Kimunya, co-accused to answer Sh60m graft charges
Court convicts Waititu, wife on Sh588m graft charges
Court convicts ex-Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu on graft charges in Sh588m corruption scandal; found guilty of conflict of interest and dealing with suspect property.
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Court convicts Waititu, wife on Sh588m graft charges
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Former NYS clerk loses bid to keep Sh500m assets over graft
Junior official amassed huge wealth during looting spree at NYS. Judges reject his attempt to block ARA from taking over his property.
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Former NYS clerk loses bid to keep Sh500m assets over graft
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Court told how company linked to Wa Iria's wife won Sh543m tender
The company allegedly with ties to the former Murang’a governor’s spouse got the contract for media services.Prosecution alleged that the former county boss, his wife, conspired to defraud the county.
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Court told how company linked to Wa Iria's wife won Sh543m tender
Court issues arrest warrant for EADB official in dispute with Tuju
DPP is seeking a warrant of arrest against a senior official of East Africa Development Bank for allegedly giving false information in property dispute involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju.
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Court issues arrest warrant for EADB official in dispute with Tuju
Lawyer seeks Sh20m in damages after KCB erroneously lists him as loan defaulter
City lawyer Danstan Omari has filed a lawsuit seeking Sh20 million in damages against KCB for allegedly listing him as a loan defaulter, despite having fully repaid his loan in 2015. 
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Lawyer seeks Sh20m in damages after KCB erroneously lists him as loan defaulter
Two businessmen charged with defrauding private firm of land worth Sh1.6 billion
Two businessmen, John Gitau Ngumu and Atek Otech Richard, have been charged with defrauding a prime parcel of land valued at Sh1.6 billion along Mombasa Road. 
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Two businessmen charged with defrauding private firm of land worth Sh1.6 billion
Puzzle of Sh30,000 payment hours before George Muchai's murder
Raphael Kimani Gachii, alias Kim Butcher, denied claims that the late Muchai's driver, Stephen Wambugu, had sent him Sh30,000 hours before the tragic incident.
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Puzzle of Sh30,000 payment hours before George Muchai's murder
Ouster petition: JSC now seeks Koome's reply
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) formally directed Chief Justice Martha Koome to respond to a petition filed by city lawyer Christopher Rosana.
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Ouster petition: JSC now seeks Koome's reply
Court halts sale of Pinnacle Tower land over loan dispute
The land, located in Upperhill, Nairobi, had been put up for auction despite ongoing efforts to resolve a financial dispute.
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Court halts sale of Pinnacle Tower land over loan dispute
Supreme Court attacks threaten legitimacy of justice system
A fresh onslaught on the apex court could create a crisis of legitimacy for the Judiciary as two petitions to the Judicial Service Commission seek the removal of the entire bench of the court.
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Supreme Court attacks threaten legitimacy of justice system
Court orders DPP to trace missing officer in Baby Pendo murder case
Justice Margaret Muigai also ordered the IG to submit a formal report on the missing officer within the same timeframe to allow the court to proceed with the case in his absence.
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Court orders DPP to trace missing officer in Baby Pendo murder case
Court finds Obado has a case to answer in Sharon Otieno murder
The High Court has ruled that former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two others have a case to answer in connection with the murder of former university student Sharon Otieno.
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Court finds Obado has a case to answer in Sharon Otieno murder
One of missing Mlolongo 3 found dead
Family lawyer Dan Maanzo said Mutumwa’s body was discovered in Ruai on Wednesday night and moved to City Mortuary, Nairobi.
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One of missing Mlolongo 3 found dead
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Why Wanjiru's relatives had to wait years for justice, closure
Lengthy testimonies from witnesses, cross-examinations, and the transfer and promotion of magistrates contributed to the delays. 
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Why Wanjiru's relatives had to wait years for justice, closure
Wanjiru's inquest adds to Justice Micheni's list of landmark cases
From her early years as a legal assistant to her rise through the ranks of the Judiciary, Justice Wendy Micheni has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice. 
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Wanjiru's inquest adds to Justice Micheni's list of landmark cases
Lawyers push to strip Ahmednasir of SC title
The request highlights multiple allegations of professional misconduct, contempt of court, and defamatory statements aimed at undermining the integrity of the Judiciary.
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Lawyers push to strip Ahmednasir of SC title
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Jane Nduta: The mysterious woman inside Wanjiru's bedroom
Marathoner's mother, estranged wife and alleged girlfriend give conflicting account of events.Did the athlete jump from the balcony or was he pushed to his death?
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Jane Nduta: The mysterious woman inside Wanjiru's bedroom
Baby Pendo murder: Court to rule on delayed plea-taking for accused officers
The High Court is set to rule today on whether the plea-taking of 10 senior police officers linked to the murder of Baby Samantha Pendo, and 39 protesters in Kisumu will take place.
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Baby Pendo murder: Court to rule on delayed plea-taking for accused officers
Court suspends registration for special KCSE exams
The High Court in Kisii has suspended the registration of candidates for the newly introduced mid-year KCSE exams following a petition by Dr Magare Gikenyi.
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Court suspends registration for special KCSE exams
Samuel Wanjiru's death still a mystery despite inquest
The tragic death of Samuel Kamau Wanjiru continues to stir controversy and speculation, with details from the inquest into his passing providing as many questions as answers.
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Samuel Wanjiru's death still a mystery despite inquest
Student who stole Sh1.1m from Education Ministry's account to be detained for 10 days
Giddion Kibet Langat, a student from Kericho, allegedly redirected Sh1,173,352 intended for the capitation of Menet Primary School in Bomet County to his personal account last week.
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Student who stole Sh1.1m from Education Ministry's account to be detained for 10 days
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Witness Conflicts, evidence gaps expose fault lines in Wanjiru case
The death of Samuel Kamau Wanjiru, the Olympic gold medalist whose tragic demise in 2011 stunned the nation, has remained shrouded in mystery. 
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Witness Conflicts, evidence gaps expose fault lines in Wanjiru case
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Wanjiru's death: Questions linger about missing home CCTV footage
Disappearance of the CCTV footage is the most baffling elements in the matter. CCTV cameras installed in Wanjiru’s house were believed to have captured vital moments.
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Wanjiru's death: Questions linger about missing home CCTV footage
Inquest rules athletes death as accidental after a decade
The magistrate noted that Wanjiru’s death was the result of an accidental fall due to consumption of large amounts of alcohol.
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Inquest rules athletes death as accidental after a decade
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Alcohol, women and tragic fall: Life and times of Samuel Wanjiru
Marathoner Samuel Wanjiru`s death was initially reported as a tragic fall from the balcony of his Nyahururu home.
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Alcohol, women and tragic fall: Life and times of Samuel Wanjiru
Tob Cohen's murder: Sarah Wairimu held pending mental test verdict
Sarah Wairimu Cohen had gone to Kilimani DCI offices to retrieve her personal belongings when she was arrested as the prosecution seeks a mental evaluation before trial.
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Tob Cohen's murder:  Sarah Wairimu held pending mental test verdict
Sarah Cohen arrested, to be arraigned today
Sarah Wairimu was arrested after the DPP reviewed the case file and concluded that there was sufficient evidence to charge her.
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Sarah Cohen arrested, to be arraigned today
Sarah Cohen to be remanded at Langata women prison over husband murder
Sarah Wairimu has been remanded at Lang'ata Women’s Prison awaiting to undergo mental assessment before facing a murder charge related to her husband’s death.
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Sarah Cohen to be remanded at Langata women prison over husband murder
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