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From BBI, Nadco to Vision 2060: Politicians appetite for self-serving reforms

As Kenya marks 16 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution on August 27, its record of fidelity to the document tells two stories.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago

Bomet Governor Barchok asks DPP Ingonga to drop Sh2m graft case

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has asked DPP Renson Ingonga to withdraw his Sh2 million corruption case, with the court allowing more time for the prosecution to consider the request.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago

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Court awards ex-Judiciary finance boss, two others Sh21m over malicious prosecution

The High Court has awarded three former Judiciary employees Sh21 million after finding that their seven-year prosecution over an Sh80 million fraud was malicious and their detention unlawful.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago

Directors of Bank of Baroda face jail term for contempt of court

Bank of Baroda Kenya directors risk civil jail after Infinity Industrial Park accused the bank of violating court orders by appointing joint administrators over the company.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago

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Sonko moves to High Court to block KRA's Sh385m tax assessment

Sonko is challenging a tax assessment arising from Sh1.4 billion deposited into 11 of his bank accounts between 2013 and 2019, insisting that the money did not amount to undeclared taxable income.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

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Why lawyer Angela Mulwa has been re-arrested

Fresh details emerged on Monday after the prosecution confirmed before Milimani Magistrate Joan Mati that a murder charge against Mulwa had been filed at the High Court.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

Kangema Magistrate charged over bribery claims, released on Sh400,000 bail

Suspended Kangema Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been charged with receiving a Sh150,000 bribe to influence the sentence of a convicted businessman.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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Sh300,000 payment, calls to police officer place lawyer at centre of Dr Mutiso murder probe

City lawyer Angela Mulwa is at the centre of investigations into the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, with the DCI alleging a Sh300,000 payment, communication with a senior police officer.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

Court dismisses Bank of Baroda bid to stop Sh2b Infinity Park judgment

The High Court has dismissed Bank of Baroda’s attempt to stop enforcement of a Sh2 billion default judgment in favour of Infinity Industrial Park.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

Businessman Yongo sues State over wrongful prosecution, seeks Sh26 million damages

Businessman Bryan Yongo has sued the State and Mwananchi Credit for Sh26.95 million, alleging malicious prosecution, unlawful detention and loss of use of his Range Rover for nearly eight years.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

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Sharon Otieno's ghosts hound Obado as family demands Sh3.5 million, house and car

The family of Sharon Otieno is seeking a Sh3.5 million house, a car and millions of shillings they say former Migori Governor Zacharia Okoth Obado promised her before her death

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

High Court dismisses fake Canadian Embassy official's bid to stop Sh7.9m visa fraud prosecution

The High Court has dismissed Brian Reeves Obare’s petition seeking to stop his prosecution over allegations that he fraudulently obtained Sh7.9 million.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

Mukumu Girls fined Sh300,000 for sharing minor's photo without consent

The order was issued by DPC Immaculate Kassait in a determination arising from a complaint over the unauthorised release of a Form Four student's photograph.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

Appointment of Dr Richard Lesiyampe as KNH boss challenged

A Nairobi lawyer has moved to the High Court challenging the appointment and continued occupation of the office of Kenyatta National Hospital CEO by Richard Lesiyampe Leserian.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

Supreme Court halts recovery of Sh1.5bn in Ruaraka land compensation case

The EACC had moved to recover the Sh1.5 billion after the Court of Appeal decision.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

Treasury officials, business owners charged over Sh1.57bn PROFIT fraud

Eleven suspects, including Treasury officials and business owners, have denied 121 charges linked to the alleged diversion and laundering of Sh1.57 billion from the IFAD-funded PROFIT programme.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Court grants bail to 11 suspects in Sh1.57bn PROFIT fraud case

A Nairobi court has freed 11 suspects, including senior Treasury officials and business owners charged over an alleged Sh1.57 billion PROFIT programme fraud.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Obado, co-convicts back in court as Sharon murder sentencing looms

Convicted former Migori Governor Zachariah Okoth Obado and his two former aides will return to the Milimani High Court today for a virtual mention.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

Ex-PC loses bid to stop magistrate from hearing Sh1.3bn land fraud case

Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi has suffered a major setback in his bid to stop the trial magistrate from continuing to hear the Sh1.3 billion land fraud case.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Sh1.57bn fraud to MCAs' fake trip: EACC uncovers fresh corruption scandals

The revelations are contained in EACC’s Second Quarterly Report published in the Kenya Gazette on July 31, 2026, detailing 43 files investigated between April 1 and June 30, 2026

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

Court frees Makueni MCA Wambua on Sh200,000 cash bail over cyber harassment charge

Makueni nominated MCA Urbanus Kyalo Wambua who is accused of posting inciting remarks on his TikTok account was on Thursday released by a Nairobi court

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

Court issues warrant for arrest of TikToker over Sh500,000 extortion case

A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against TikToker Joseph Gitonga Kihanya, alias Gitonga Archives, after he failed to appear for a hearing in a Sh500,000 extortion case.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

NTSA and DG Kondiwa sued for contempt over defying orders on instant fines system rollout

NTSA boss Nashon Odhiambo risk being in High Court over alleged continuous disobedience of orders suspending the authority's automated fines system.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

Lobby group challenges Kenya Railways boss Mainga's stay in office

Petitioner argues that Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga's second term expired on or about February 2, 2026, but he has continued to occupy the office.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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Court detains officer, rider and driver linked to Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder

Three suspects in Dr Victoria Mutiso’s murder will remain in custody for 30 days as detectives pursue more suspects, firearms and forensic evidence.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga barred from office

Employment court blocks Philip Mainga from exercising powers as Kenya Railways MD and CEO.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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Ex-Auditor-General Deputy Director charged with forging degree to earn Sh28.4M

Former Deputy Director at the Office of the Auditor-General has been charged with Forging Degree to Secure Job and Sh28.4 Million Salaries

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago

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Court Detains City Lawyer Over Alleged Sh35.7 Million Fake Gold Scam Pending Bail Ruling

A city advocate Alphonce Collins Odoyo Osewe spent the night in custody after he was charged yesterday with multiple counts of allegedly defrauding foreign investors of more than Sh35.7 million

By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago

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Drama as Kaguchia disappears from court only to reappear under police escort

It was a day of drama as Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was presented in court yesterday over alleged offensive and inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County.

By Nancy Gitonga 23 days ago

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Court rejects DPP bid to overturn the acquittal of businessman Brian Yongo

DPP has suffered a major blow after the High Court rejected its bid to overturn the acquittal of city businessman Brian Yongo Otuba over a Sh4 million forgery and fraud case.

By Nancy Gitonga 23 days ago

DPP urges court to dismiss Kaguchia's bid to block prosecution, says charges are lawful

DPP has urged the Milimani Court to dismiss preliminary objections raised by Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia seeking to halt plea-taking on a charge of offensive conduct.

By Nancy Gitonga 23 days ago

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High Court halts prosecution of 18 in collapsed South C building case

High Court halted the prosecution of Nairobi planning officers, shifting focus to who should bear legal responsibility for the Manzil Towers collapse.

By Nancy Gitonga 24 days ago

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Court detains mother and son for 21 days in Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder probe

 A Nairobi court has ordered prime suspects Rose Mbithe and her son Chris Mulwa to remain in custody for 21 days as detectives continue investigations into the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso.

By Nancy Gitonga 24 days ago

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Land feud, chain of events leading to Mutiso's death

A bitter land dispute, alleged death threats, an earlier attempted shooting and the alleged movement of the slain psychologist’s vehicle emerged in Mutiso’s murder.

By Nancy Gitonga 24 days ago

Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia arraigned over alleged inciting remarks

Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was on Tuesday arraigned before the Milimani Law Courts over alleged inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County.

By Nancy Gitonga 24 days ago

High Court halts LSK boycott against CJ Koome, targeted judges

The High Court has issued interim orders suspending the LSK's nationwide boycott of Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and other targeted judges.

By Nancy Gitonga 25 days ago

EACC recovers Sh55m property from ex-magistrate

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday recovered a Sh 55 million government house in upmarket Kizingo, Mombasa.

By Nancy Gitonga 26 days ago

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City lawyer, presidential aspirant mother linked to Dr Mutiso murder

Fresh details emerged in court yesterday linking a city lawyer and his presidential aspirant mother to the murder of psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso.

By Nancy Gitonga 27 days ago

Court declines to suspend LSK boycott

The court instead deferred the matter to Monday, August 3, 2026 for mention and further directions.

By Nancy Gitonga 28 days ago

DCI seeks detention of suspects in Dr Mutiso killing

 Two suspects linked to the murder of prominent psychologist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso have been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts.

By Nancy Gitonga 28 days ago