DCI seeks further detention of MP, two others over Saba Saba protests

The trio is under probe for alleged terrorism-related activities, including suspected recruitment of goons and financing of violent groups during Saba Saba protests.

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Drama as state prosecutors storm out of court in MP Mukunji case

The standoff began shortly after Magistrate Richard Koech granted a request by defence lawyers to cross-examine the lead investigator in the case.

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Saba Saba protests disrupt court sessions as two Gachagua allies face terrorism charges

Court staff, prosecutors, defence lawyers, accused persons, and some judicial officers were caught up in the blockade that left dozens of cases pending.

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Court denies Sarah Wairimu bail for third time in Tob Cohen murder case

Sarah Wairimu, the widow of slain Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen, has suffered yet another setback after the High Court on Tuesday denied her bail for the third time.

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DPP approves terrorism charges against Gachagua allies over Kikuyu protest violence

The charges stem from a wave of destruction that rocked several government facilities in Kikuyu on 25 June 2025 during the Gen Z protest that rocked the country.

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DPP, DCI ordered to present Gachagua's allies before court

The court has ordered the DPP and DCI to present two former allies of Rigathi Gachagua, Peter Wanjiru, alias Kawanjiru, and Serah Thiga, before the Kahawa Law Courts on Tuesday.

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Dutch convicted by ICC detained over theft and extortion

A fugitive Dutch national convicted by the ICC in The Hague for aggravated theft and extortion has been detained at the Muthaiga Police

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Havi wants three-judge bench off Supreme court petitions

Former LSK President Nelson Havi seeks recusal of three High Court judges from cases against CJ Koome, six Supreme Court judges, cites conflict of interest and bias.

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We come here to serve justice, not side shows, court warns Havi

The High Court has cautioned lawyer Nelson Havi against disrespecting the judiciary, following his remarks during a court session on Friday.

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DPP Ingonga seeks transfer of Baby Pendo murder trial to Kisumu

DPP Renson Ingonga has applied to have the murder trial of Baby Samantha Pendo transferred from the High Court in Nairobi to the High Court in Kisumu.

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Police constables accused of killing of Boniface Kariuki to remain in custody

Two police officers linked to the shooting of mask vendor Boniface Kariuki at close range to be detained for 7days, court rules, to allow time for investigations.

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Bank ordered to pay Sh284m withdrawn from Koinange's family account

The High Court has ordered a bank to pay Sh284 million to the estate of the late powerful politician Peter Mbiyu Koinange.

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Court acquits former Pangani OCS Samir Yunus of aiding suspect's escape

Magistrate Caroline Mugo ruled that the prosecution was “fatally flawed,” marred by inconsistencies, gaps in evidence, and lack of verification.

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Court sets hearing date for case seeking prosecution of DIG Lagat

The petitioners are asking the court to compel the DPP and IPOA to prosecute Lagat and issue a declaration that he is not fit to hold a public office.

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Court detains three activists linked to mobilising protests

Three activists accused of inciting violence and mobilising looters during last Wednesday’s protests will remain in custody following orders by a Kibera court.

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OCS Talaam, Mukhwana lose bid to block Ojwang' murder trial

High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi has declined a request by Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam to halt his murder prosecution over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’.

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Obado gets final chance to settle Sh505m graft case out of court

The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court has granted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his four children a final opportunity to settle the Sh505 million graft case out of court.

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Supreme Court halts construction of second grain bulk handling facility

The Supreme Court has halted the construction of a second grain bulk handling facility at the Port of Mombasa.

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High Court rejects petition to jail President over IEBC appointments

High Court declines to jail President Ruto, AG Odour, Head of Public Service Koskei for contempt.

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Lawyer Muite seeks 2-year jail term for Ruto, AG over contempt

The senior lawyer accused the executive of deliberately disobeying a binding court order halting the gazettement of seven newly nominated IEBC commissioners.

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IEBC chair nominee urges court to dismiss petition against his appointment

IEBC Chairperson nominee Erastus Edung Ethekon has urged the High Court to dismiss a petition challenging his appointment, alongside six other commissioners.

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IPOA commissioners under probe over misuse of OCS Talaam's phone

The probe began after OCS Talaam filed a complaint claiming that his phone was being used to send fraudulent messages requesting funds.

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Court refers Omtatah odious debts petition to Chief Justice

The High Court has referred a case seeking to stop President William Ruto from repaying loans not expressly authorised within the national budget to the Chief Justice Martha Koome to appoint a Bench.

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Court to determine if Kindiki is in office lawfully

A three-judge bench of the High Court will deliver a ruling on July 31, 2025, to determine whether Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is lawfully in office.

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Activist Rose Njeri free after court dismisses charges against her

A Nairobi court has freed Rose Njeri, a website developer and activist, after finding that the charges leveled against her did not disclose any offence.

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Court detains police officers accused of shooting hawker Boniface Kariuki

The two officers, Masinde and Kiprono are being investigated for the offence of causing grievous harm to the hawker.

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Three charged over murder of Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were

Gichuhi emphasised that if convicted, the accused persons face the death penalty.

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Court to decide on bench for Omtatah debt case

CBK says case raises key legal issues, needs multi-judge bench under Article 165(4). Ruto, Uhuru regimes accused of rampant, unlawful borrowing risking debt crisis.

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Court summons IPOA official over OCS phone fraud claims

 A Nairobi magistrate's court has summoned Senior Assistant DCI at the IPOA, Abdirahman Jibril, to appear in court this Friday over allegations of fraud.

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Baby Pendo murder suspects freed on bail

In releasing them, the court imposed nine strict bail conditions, among them a ban on entering specific locations in Kisumu where the violence occurred.

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Lawyer Assa Nyakundi's bid to stop son's inquest gets hearing date

Lawyer Assa Nyakundi was arrested for allegedly shooting his 29-year-old son in Nairobi.

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IPOA asks court to detain Central police OCS Talam for 21 days

Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talam will be held at Langata cells for two more days before the court determines whether it will grant a request by IPOA to hold him for 21 days.

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"I was not on duty," OCS Taalam denies involvement in Ojwang's death

The two officers maintain that they had no involvement in Ojwang’s alleged killing, stating they were not on duty when he was booked into the Central Police Station on June 7, 2025.

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Officer in Ojwang's case to be detained for a week

A junior police officer attached to the Central Police Station, Nairobi, will remain in custody for seven more days as a court considers a request by the State to detain him for a further 21 days. 

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DPP withdraws car theft case against popular car dealer

DPP Renson Ingonga has withdrawn a car theft case against popular Nairobi car dealer and proprietor of Valley Road Motors, Francis Ng’ang’a and his son.

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Police officer arraigned over Albert Ojwang murder

Constable James Mukhwana, who served as the Cell Sentry on the night of June 8, 2025, appeared before Milimani Magistrate Robinson Ondieki.

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Court acquits Savula, his wives in Sh122m advertising fraud

Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina on Friday ruled that the prosecution had failed to prove the allegations beyond reasonable doubt. 

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Former KPC boss Shem Ochuodho put on defence in Sh827 million graft case

A Nairobi court has ordered former KPC Managing Director Dr Shem Ochuodho to defend himself in a case accusing him of conspiring to defraud the company of over Sh827 million.

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Mutunga and Karua sue Suluhu Tanzania over deportation

Retired Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and Martha Karua have filed a petition against the Tanzanian government, accusing it of unlawfully deporting them and denying them entry.

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Adani-Ketraco multi-billion deal yet to be cancelled

Government acknowledged that the cancellation process for the Sh95.68 billion Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) –Adani energy deal is still ongoing. 

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