City lawyer Osewe, trader to know fate in Sh61.7m fake gold case in January

Nairobi lawyer Alphonce Collins Odoyo Osewe and businessman Patroba Odhiambo Tobias will face trial in January 2027 over a Sh61.7 million alleged fake gold fraud case

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

Bank of Baroda blames lawyers for failure to file defence in Sh2 billion Infinity Park case

Bank of Baroda says its former lawyers failed to inform it that the High Court had granted leave to file a defence in the Sh2 billion Infinity Industrial Park dispute, leading to a default judgment.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

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Mama Tutam acquitted of Sh25m fraud, says Nigerian tycoon cost her marriage

 A Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant has confessed the frustrations and embarrassment and troubles that befell her after befriending a Nigerian businessman.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

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Lawyer Muite demands over 2.6 million in compensation from Kenya Airways over cancelled flight

Lawyer Paul Muite is demanding more than Sh2.6 million from Kenya Airways after his family’s Zanzibar flight was cancelled, forcing them to hire a private charter to Nairobi.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, 12 others charged over Sh330.6m CHAN funds

Former Sports PS Peter Kaberia and 12 other accused persons have been charged over the alleged misappropriation of Sh330.6 million allocated for hosting the 2018 CHAN.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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Ex- Sports PS Kaberia released on Sh1m bail in Sh330.6m CHAN graft case

Former Sports PS Peter Kaberia has been granted Sh1 million cash bail after pleading not guilty to corruption charges over an alleged Sh330.6 million irregular CHAN 2018 tender payment.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

Eric Omondi, seven others freed on bond over Moi Avenue traffic obstruction

Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others have been freed by a Nairobi court after being charged with allegedly obstructing traffic along Moi Avenue in Nairobi on Monday.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

Omtatah wants court to stop Affordable Housing payments to private firm

Omtatah wants the payments stopped until the true ownership, directorship, and control of Savola Investment Limited have been conclusively ascertained.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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Rex Masai inquest closed after DPP calls 30 witnesses

The inquest into the killing of Rex Masai has been closed after the DPP called 30 witnesses and placed before the court photographs and video clips documenting events on the fateful day.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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KRA employee charged over fake degree used to earn Sh13.9m salary

A KRA employee has been charged with allegedly using a forged Jomo Kenyatta University degree to secure employment and fraudulently earn Sh13.9 million in public funds.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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Court: Gen Z protester Evans Kiratu was killed unlawfully perpetrator not identified

Court rules Evans Kiratu Karobi died from unlawful blunt-force trauma sustained during the June 2024 Finance Bill demonstrations, but failed to establish who caused his fatal injuries.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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Rex Masai inquest: Activist plays video of plainclothes officer firing two shots at protesters

A chilling video of a plainclothes officer firing two shots at fleeing protesters during the June 20, 2024 demonstrations has been played in court in the Rex Masai inquest.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Rex Masai inquest exposes Nairobi's crippled CCTV network

Inquiry into the killing of Rex Masai has unearthed fresh details about Nairobi’s crippled CCTV network, with about 20 per cent of cameras operational across the CBD.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Embu MCA's six vehicles, land frozen over Sh111.5m graft

The High Court has frozen six vehicles and a parcel of land linked to Embu MCA Peter Muriithi Nyaga over Sh111.5 million graft allegations.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Court detains police constable Bett, two others for 30 days over Dr Mutiso murder

A Nairobi court has ordered three suspects, including police constable Bett Kiplangat Collins, to remain in custody for 30 days as detectives investigate the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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'He arrived dead'; Bliss Hospital tells court in Rex Masai inquest

A doctor has told a Nairobi inquest that 29-year-old activist Rex Masai arrived at Bliss Medical Centre unresponsive and with severe bleeding after being shot.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Why Parliament has been sued over MPs' voting records

Activist moves to court seeking orders compelling Parliament to disclose MPs’ final voting records on crucial legislation, including the Finance Bill.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

Tribunal suspends Nicco Movers Sacco licence

Nicco Movers has suffered a major setback after a tribunal has suspended its PSV operator licence following two fatal accidents and widespread safety breaches across its fleet.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

Ex-Governor Wa Iria, six others charged afresh in Sh351m graft case

Milimani Anti-Corruption Court dismissed former Governor Mwangi wa Iria's application seeking to strike out the new charge sheet filed on August 24, 2026, by the DPP. 

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

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Key CCTV cameras were offline when Rex Masai was killed

Details have emerged that key CCTV cameras in Nairobi’s CDB, including one along Mama Ngina Street, were offline when Rex Masai was killed during the June 2024 Gen Z protests.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

I leave it to God: Kimwatu withdraws case after KCB manager buried at night

Milimani Court has closed a burial dispute case of the late Kenya Commercial Bank Head of Data Protection, Rosemary Chemutai.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

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Why court has stopped burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai

The burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Kimwatu has been halted after her husband, Kevin Migwe Kimwatu, moved to court seeking to be involved in her funeral arrangements.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

Court asked to halt secret Sh17.7bn KUSCCO plan to form new SACCO

A secretive Sh17.7 billion restructuring plan has put KUSCCO under fresh legal scrutiny days before the High Court is expected to rule on an insolvency petition threatening the SACCO union’s future.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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Why futile attempts to amend the Constitution flopped

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

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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From gender equality to public participation, the promises Kenya has yet to keep

When Kenyans voted for the 2010 Constitution, they promised themselves a new Kenya founded on equality, accountability, devolution and citizen participation.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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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 17 days 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 16 days 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 16 days 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 16 days 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 18 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 19 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 19 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 22 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 21 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 21 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 22 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 22 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 22 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 24 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 23 days ago