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Tuju to appear in court as DCI bid to search his home is denied

Former minister Raphael Tuju to be charged with giving false information on his being trailed. Court says materials presented are not enough to warrant police search.

By Kamau Muthoni and Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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Koskei, Amin, Ingonga, Oduor sued by Nairobi Hospital board over illegal interference

The Nairobi Hospital board has sued senior state officials, including Felix Koskei, Renson Ingonga, Mohammed Amin and Dorcas Oduor, alleging interference in the management of the private facility.

By Kamau Muthoni 5 days ago

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Power broker, retiree, Sh63 million legal thriller: In the names of Farouk, Koskei, Murkomen, Sudi

A retired KRA manager, George Musembi Muia, is at the centre of a Sh63 million High Court dispute involving powerful political figures, in a case likened to a legal thriller.

By Kamau Muthoni 6 days ago

Tuju taken ill moments before court appearance

Former CS Raphael Tuju to be charged with giving false information to police over alleged abduction, and claims he was trailed by unknown individuals.

By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 6 days ago

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How Ketraco lost Sh1 billion in row with Spanish firm

Ketraco ordered to provide a Sh1 billion bank guarantee before its 17 bank accounts are unfrozen in its Sh10 billion payout dispute with Spanish company, Instalaciones Inabensa.

By Kamau Muthoni 7 days ago

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Why man in Russian jobs recruitment saga has been granted bail

Festus Omwamba, linked to a Russian military trafficking case, was released on Sh5 million bail despite prosecution concerns over witness and personal safety.

By Kamau Muthoni 7 days ago

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Kirima children sue stepmother in fresh dispute over his wealth

They argue she has allegedly locked them out of the daily affairs of Kirima and Sons Ltd. Kirima had amassed billions through real estate, stocks, auctioneering and butchery businesses.

By Kamau Muthoni 10 days ago

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Victims paid for military slots in Russia, report says

Kenyans lured to join the Russian military paid between Sh165,000 and Sh300,000 to recruiters, only to lose the money, a report presented in Kahawa Magistrate Court reveals.

By Kamau Muthoni 11 days ago

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Why inactive phone numbers cannot be sold without user consent

The High Court rules that inactive mobile numbers are personal digital identities and cannot be resold without the owner's consent.

By Kamau Muthoni 11 days ago

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Court bars EACC from summoning judge in Tuju, EADB case

The court has barred the EACC from summoning a Commercial Court judge over alleged bribery claims linked to a Sh1.9 billion dispute involving Raphael Tuju and EADB.

By Kamau Muthoni 11 days ago

Somali national found guilty of radicalising youths, facilitating their joining Al-Shabaab

A magistrate's court has found a Somali national, Abdikarim Hassanow Hassan, alias Ali, guilty of being a member of Al-Shabaab and radicalising youths in Kehancha, Migori.

By Kamau Muthoni 12 days ago

Court halts implementation of new lecturer retirement circular

A Nairobi court has suspended the implementation of a PSC circular raising university lecturers' retirement age to 70 pending a UASU legal challenge.

By Kamau Muthoni 12 days ago

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Sh100 million kick: Rider sues governor Otuoma over alleged hit on groin

Yusuf Suleiman Hamisi, 31, is seeking Sh100 million as compensation for allegedly being hit by the governor on his groin during a maize donation exercise on March 6, 2026.

By Kamau Muthoni 12 days ago

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Sing'oei directive echoes undiplomatic trend by embassies

PS Sing'oei accused of ordering the JICA be protected from court servers and auctioneers. Several embassies have disregarded court orders after employees win cases.

By Kamau Muthoni 13 days ago

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Court orders PSC to immediately halt pay of Ruto advisors

High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye has ruled that President William Ruto violated the Constitution by appointing 21 advisors.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Why man wants marriage papers rule invalidated

He argues that making registration of customary marriages a must creates a loophole.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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How Mbadi's duty-free rice import plan turned into free-for-all legal war

The government allowed importation of 500,000 tonnes of rice purportedly to plug deficit.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Diageo, EABL in Sh296.7bn legal battle over sale to Asahi

The firm's general counsel, Anthony David William Smith, said that there was also no further specific prayer by Bia Tosha against it.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Private lawyers in Sh5bn funds case spark court showdown

In a brief response, Kipkogei said the objectors needed to formally move the court to have him excluded from the case.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

KMPDU backs govt in Sh 209 billion health deal case with Senator Okiya

Medical practitioners have supported the government in a push for lifting orders that froze a Sh209 billion healthcare deal between Kenya and the United States of America.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Former AG James Karugu's sons sue DPP, DCI, claiming charges meant to influence succession

Attorney General James Boro Karugu's sons have sued the DPP, the DCI, and the Attorney General, seeking to stop prosecution in an extension of a row over their late father's wealth.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Why court has rejected governments' affidavit in housing levy case

The Court dismissed an application seeking to introduce a new affidavit by Housing PS Charles Hinga in support of the government's case for the continuation of Housing Levy deductions.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Feud over Jakoyo Midiwo's Sh50m estate triggers battle in family court

Varsity don has challenged the succession process, alleging she was married to the former Gem MP.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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How Richard Leakey's Sh17m estate will be shared

Renowned conservationist granted his wife life interest over all estate properties.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Judge calls for succession law overhaul to protect women and girls' inheritance rights

The judge stressed that women should not be relegated to the lowest rung in matters of inheritance.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Man sues Safaricom in mobile phone number ownership row

Mwaniki argues his number was transferred to a new owner without his consent.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Why LSK has sued AG, Health Ministry over Sh209b data deal with US

LSK argues that the health co-operation framework seeks to bypass the Constitution, as the US will, for seven years, have unfettered access to Kenya's health data.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Judge Mwita defends decision in medical case where a child died

High Court Judge Chacha Mwita on Thursday defended his decision to require a parent serve documents to a hospital on an urgent intervention where a child was in critical condition.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Police pliers cost taxpayers Sh1m for 'pinching wrong person'

A DCI officer's decision to use pliers to force a village elder repay Sh250,000 to an alleged complainant has cost Kenyans at least a million after the High Court found this a violation of the law.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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It's political thuggery, Wamatangi claims after property demolished

The demolitions took place despite a court order issued on Tuesday stopping them - a decision that now puts Kenya Railways, the Attorney General and IG Kanja at risk of contempt of court.

By Okumu Modachi and Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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AG Oduor, IG Kanja risk jail after Wamatangi demolition

Kenya Railways Corporation CEO Phillip Mainga, AG Dorcas Oduor and IG Douglas Kanja now risk jail after the demolition of Governor Kimani Wamatangi's business premises.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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I did not eat 'chicken', Ipoa boss tells JSC

Former elections board boss Issack Hassan distanced himself from claims that he benefited from graft.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Court of Appeal allows JSC to continue handling complaints against judges

Court of Appeal judges unanimously agreed that there was a need to suspend the implementation of the orders issued by the High Courtagainst the commission until they deliver a ruling.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Tech firm sues Education Ministry over alleged software copyright breach

A tech company has moved to court, seeking to block the Ministry of Education from rolling out a new education management system

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Akech defends fiery tweets during Court of Appeal interview

Prof Migai Akech was questioned yesterday about his temperament, following concerns raised over his social media posts.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Probation, not prison for mothers with children, High Court orders

The High Court has overturned custodial sentences handed to three women with children, substituting them with probation after finding it unfair for minors to serve time with their mothers.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Why you can pay dearly for giving wrong facts about your cover

The insurance firm stated that the vehicle was used for commercial purposes and that by the time the owner was insuring it, he had no valid license, as he was only trained to drive a motorcycle.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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How panga, stolen beans handed rapists death sentence

The attackers might have escaped justice, but the panga which they used and the stolen beans led investigators to them.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Court orders Kenya Power to execute Sh6b meters tender

The High Court has ordered Kenya Power to execute a Sh6 billion smart meters contract with a Chinese company that had been cancelled.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Freedom hero Fred Kubai's widow sues State in Sh11m award dispute

The widow of Independence hero Fred Kubai, Christina Gakuhi has sued the Interior Principal Secretary in a bid to compel him to pay Sh11 million plus interest.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago