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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 7 days ago

Tiktoker Mauti changes plea, freed on bail in case involving Ruto's children

Mauti, who had initially pleaded guilty to the charge on Thursday, changed his plea after his lawyer Cliff Ombeta applied for the matter to be reopened and for the charge to be read again.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

TikToker charged over video threatening Ruto's children pleads guilty

A man has pleaded guilty to charges of offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace after he posted a video threatening to kill and defile President William Ruto's children.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

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EACC Arrests Seven Nakuru County Officials Over Sh120 Million Fraud

EACC has arrested seven current and former senior Nakuru County officials over an alleged conflict of interest and procurement fraud involving county contracts worth Sh120 Million.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

EACC arrests NG-CDF officials over alleged Sh4.8m Igembe North transformers scam

EACC said the arrests were carried out after investigations linked the suspects to the alleged misappropriation of the funds.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Sakaja appears in court over failure to appoint Nairobi County secretary

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared before the Milimani High Court today to answer contempt of court proceedings over his alleged failure to appoint a substantive County Secretary

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Kalombote pleads not guilty to murder of KNH patient

Murder suspect Kennedy Kalombote has pleaded not guilty at Kibera High Court following alleged murder of a patient at Kenyatta National Hospital.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

High Court declares shisha ban unconstitutional

The High Court has lifted the shisha ban, effectively stopping the government from relying on regulations that had long ceased to have legal effect.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Why Rally driver Maxine Wahome has been set free

Rally driver Maxine Mirigo Wahome has been acquitted of the murder of rally driver Asad Khan after the High Court ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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'We thought it was firewood': Officer tells court in murder of State House guard case

A State House police officer has told the High Court that the man accused of killing a presidential guard with a bow and arrow appeared intent on targeting security officers.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

Lawyer seeks orders to suspend court boycott

Advocate Adrian Kamotho argues that the Law Society of Kenya's court boycott is unconstitutional, undermines judicial independence and denies litigants access to justice.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

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From five calls, Sh30,000 abortion cash and a cover-up case: How Obado was nailed

5 calls to a trusted aide, an alleged Sh30,000 abortion payment, secret meetings with a journalist, a Sh3.5 million counter-offer and a desperate bid to suppress an illicit affair

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

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Obado convicted; court rules Sharon murdered to protect political power

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused have been convicted of murdering Sharon Otieno and her unborn child after the court found an eight-year trail of circumstantial evidence.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

'My lord, I was not aware': IG Kanja pledges compliance in Gatoto School standoff

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has told the High Court he only became aware of orders directing the restoration of Gatoto Community Primary School to its management on Thursday.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

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Court boycott paralyses business as LSK, Judiciary standoff deepens

 A nationwide court boycott called by the Law Society of Kenya paralysed proceedings in several courts across the country, exposing a standoff between the Bar and the Bench.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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Judgment day: All eyes on Obado as court rules on Sharon Otieno murder case

The High Court will on Thursday deliver judgment in the murder trial of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two former aides, in the 2018 killing of Sharon Otieno.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

Guilty as charged: Obado co-accused convicted in Sharon Otieno murder

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has been convicted of the murder of Sharon Otieno.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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How Kenya shipped its daughters into slavery

A Kenyan passport, ordinarily a lengthy process, is fast-tracked and issued within three days.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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Judicial boycott? Why CJ Martha Koome is under siege

The boycott marks the most aggressive action taken by Kenyan lawyers against serving judges and comes amid mounting pressure on Justice Koome.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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IG Kanja, DIG Lagat, PS Ololtuaa summoned over alleged defiance of court orders

The three have been summoned to explain the alleged failure to implement court orders barring the government from interfering with the management of Gatoto School. 

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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How missing Kiamaiko trader Zizo was abducted by armed men in police uniform

The brother of Kiamaiko businessman Abdiaziz Duba Molu alias Zizo asks the court to help find his brother over allegations of abductions by police.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

My husband was abducted from a barber shop, wife tells court

The wife of one of the three missing men has told the court that her husband, Michael Oloo, was allegedly abducted from a barber shop in Umoja, Nairobi, on June 19, 2026.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

Judges urge LSK to suspend court boycott, embrace dialogue

The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association has urged the Law Society of Kenya to suspend its planned court boycott and instead pursue dialogue.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

High Court shatters Ruto's Sh11.5b railway project, orders fresh tender

Justice Gregory Mutai faulted the government over the project's funding, procurement and implementation.

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

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We are allowed by Constitution to campaign; Wetang'ula and Kingi tell court

The legal fight over whether Parliament's Speakers can openly campaign for political parties took centre stage Friday as lawyers clashed before the High Court

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

Restaurant evicted from Uchumi's Lang'ata branch despite earlier court orders

The latest development has exposed conflicting court orders, with the restaurant arguing that the eviction violated existing judicial protections

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

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Widow, son recount MP Ong'ondo Were's final moments in court

The widow and son of slain Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were have told the High Court about his final hours, prior death threats and the moments they learnt of his fatal shooting.

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago

High Court lifts jail term against former Nairobi Finance CEC Kerich

Court lifts 3-month jail term for suspended Nairobi Finance CEC Charles Kerich after Sh30m payout to law firm, commits to court-approved plan to clear remaining Sh106m legal fees.

By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago

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IG Kanja, DCI boss summoned again over three missing men

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin were yesterday for the second time ordered to appear before the High Court

By Nancy Gitonga 23 days ago

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Not so soon: Why court has rejected Rastafarians' bid to legalise bhang

Justice Bahati Mwamuye upheld Kenya's ban on bhang, ruling that the petition lacked merit, that cannabis use was not proved to be an essential element of the Rastafari faith.

By Nancy Gitonga 23 days ago

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Tycoon Devani not off the hook yet

The High Court has dismissed Yagnesh Devani's bid to halt four criminal cases linked to the Sh7.6 billion Triton Petroleum scandal, clearing the way for the long-running prosecutions to proceed.

By Nancy Gitonga 24 days ago