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Kamau Muthoni

Opinion split on lobby's push to decriminalise attempted suicide

Lawmakers argue that the Penal Code seeks to protect life but Charity Muturi, KPA and KNHRC want suicide treated differently.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Opinion split on lobby's push to decriminalise attempted suicide

JSC petitioned for lacking male magistrate, female High Court Judge representatives

JSC petitioned for lacking male magistrate, female High Court Judge representatives

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Man wants breakup disputes heard as one

Man wants breakup disputes heard as one

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

ODM wins political parties fund battle against Kenya Kwanza

ODM wins political parties fund battle against Kenya Kwanza

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Puzzle of Americans near scene of Pakistani journalist's murder

Ipoa said the US embassy had confirmed that the six had conducted training courses for Kenya police in October 2022.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Puzzle of Americans near scene of Pakistani journalist's murder

At 87, Khaminwa remains a gallant courtroom warrior

Just like an earthen pot, Khaminwa has endured many hot embers from life but remains unbroken.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

At 87, Khaminwa remains a gallant courtroom warrior

Mother battles for son's custody with American

While TK claims that the boy's father, who lives in the United States abandoned them in 2019, CAD argues that the court case will deny him an opportunity to raise his son.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Mother battles for son's custody with American

Airtel wins Sh4 billion landmark case over distribution of phones

The Court of Appeal has thrown out a Sh4 billion landmark case pitting mobile service provider Airtel against a distributor, Nyutu Agrovet.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Airtel wins Sh4 billion landmark case over distribution of phones

Judges lock horns over JSC representative position as Justice Majanja exits

Judges are embroiled in a legal battle over their representative in the Judicial Service Commission. The term of Justice David Majanja is coming to an end this month.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Judges lock horns over JSC representative position as Justice Majanja exits

Revealed: Ruto still has interest in Huduma Namba

President William Ruto is still interested in Huduma Namba, despite declaring publicly the Sh15 billion project initiated by his predecessor President Uhuru Kenyatta was a fraud.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Revealed: Ruto still has interest in Huduma Namba

Nurses demand Sh3b in fresh employment push

This comes as it emerges that at least 2,500 contracts issued to nurses who were hired in 2020 will lapse next month.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Nurses demand Sh3b in fresh employment push

Court drops Sh71million charges against businessman

Charges against a businessman who was charged with stealing over Sh71 million from his business partners have been withdrawn.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Court drops Sh71million charges against businessman

SRC advice can't be ignored on public officials salaries, court rules

The court has ruled that the SRC advice cannot be ignored on public servants' salaries.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

SRC advice can't be ignored on public officials salaries, court rules

Court blocks Kenya Railways from fencing land in Kisumu

Kenya Railways had started a fresh exercise of fencing off parcels of land near the railway line claiming that it owned the same.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Court blocks Kenya Railways from fencing land in Kisumu

Intern tutors to wait longer for better terms

A court has directed that the status of their employment should remain.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Intern tutors to wait longer for better terms

Court throws out case by second group claiming Kirima property

Judge says group of 680 individuals could not ride on UN's guidelines on eviction to continue living in land.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Court throws out case by second group claiming Kirima property

Deal finally reached to end doctors' strike

The agreement was inked after marathon overnight negotiations prompted by court orders. But the parties could not agree on whether intern doctors should earn Sh206,000 a month.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Deal finally reached to end doctors' strike

Obado was in Nairobi on the night of Sharon's murder, court told

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado could not have been at the scene where Sharon Otieno was murdered, the High Court heard on Wednesday.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Obado was in Nairobi on the night of Sharon's murder, court told

Miraa farmers sue Murkomen, KAA over Sh4,000 levy at JKIA

Miraa farmers have sued the Transport Cabinet Secretary and the Kenya Airports Authority over alleged excessive levies charged at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Miraa farmers sue Murkomen, KAA over Sh4,000 levy at JKIA

Court denies NCPB boss request to stop re-arrest

The High Court in Nairobi has dismissed a plea by embattled National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) chief executive Joseph Kimote not to be re-arrested.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Court denies NCPB boss request to stop re-arrest

GSU officers get 15 years for killing woman in changaa raid

A senior General Service Unit chaplain and his three colleagues have been jailed for 15 years over the gruesome murder of a woman about three years ago.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

GSU officers get 15 years for killing woman in changaa raid

Sh61m confiscated from Yatani kin to be retained

Justice Esther Maina ordered that the money, in 100 dollar notes should be preserved for six months.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Sh61m confiscated from Yatani kin to be retained

NCPB boss seeks anticipatory bail to bar arrest over fake fertiliser

Embattled National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) CEO Joseph Kimote on Tuesday moved to court to obtain anticipatory bail to stop police from arresting him again.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

NCPB boss seeks anticipatory bail to bar arrest over fake fertiliser

Investment firm appeals case against KCB over Pinewood Hotel takeover

A court dispute between a private investment firm and Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) over a luxurious Kwale hotel has landed in the Court of Appeal.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Investment firm appeals case against KCB over Pinewood Hotel takeover

Inside battle to save sandalwood tree oiling the perfume business

Institute for Security Studies says the high demand for sandalwood oil in Asian countries driving the illegal trade as police seek stiffer terms for those caught smuggling the tree.

By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 4 months ago

Inside battle to save sandalwood tree oiling the perfume business

Police on the spot for aiding trade in rare tree despite ban

The ban was put in place because of the exploitation of the East African species (Osyris lanceolata) which contains essential oils used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Police on the spot for aiding trade in rare tree despite ban

Pay judges in 90 days or face jail, court orders Judiciary registrar

The court in 2020 ruled that all Judges should be treated equally regardless of where they were recruited from. Judiciary boss and Judicial Service Commission on the spot for contempt of court

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Pay judges in 90 days or face jail, court orders Judiciary registrar

AG Muturi suffers blow as court backs housing levy cases

Judge rules that the cases have legitimate issues that need to be heard and settled. Sends files to the Chief Justice to impanel a new bench to hear and determine the cases.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

AG Muturi suffers blow as court backs housing levy cases

Court blocks senators' Sh500m oversight fund, calls for new rules

Justice Mugambi ruled PSC did not offer a plausible explanation as to why it had excluded nominated members.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Court blocks senators' Sh500m oversight fund, calls for new rules

Blow to 2023 KCPE candidates as court strikes out exam re-mark cases

The High Court has dashed hopes of last year's Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidates to have their answer sheets re-marked and re-tabulated.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Blow to 2023 KCPE candidates as court strikes out exam re-mark cases

Family caught in twisted claims of Kamba curses and cleansing rites

Muthama told High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi that he leads a lonely life after his children, family and community shunned him over the belief that he is a witch.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Family caught in twisted claims of Kamba curses and cleansing rites

Mathee wa Ngara ordered to return Sh13.4 million to government

The anti-corruption High Court has ordered Nancy Indoveria Kigunzi to forfeit Sh13.4 million that was confiscated from her house during the drugs raid by the police.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Mathee wa Ngara ordered to return Sh13.4 million to government

Yatani accuses EACC of malice over Sh1.2 billion graft probe

Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani has moved to court claiming that the Sh1.2 billion graft probe by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is driven by malice.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Yatani accuses EACC of malice over Sh1.2 billion graft probe

Businessman Anthony Odiero, ARA clash over Judge in Sh55 million case

Businessman Anthony Odiero has accused Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) officers of lying to the court in order to put up a fight for a judge not to withdraw from Sh55 million forfeiture case.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Businessman Anthony Odiero, ARA clash over Judge in Sh55 million case

Supreme Court rejects Tuju's new evidence in Sh1.9b EADB loan suit

According to the former minister, the EADB's official statement before the DCI corroborates his argument that the lender failed to honour its end of the bargain.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Supreme Court rejects Tuju's new evidence in Sh1.9b EADB loan suit

HIV kits donation saga brews as ministry, manufacturer differ

A donation saga is brewing in the Ministry of Health with conflicting accounts of what transpired during the HIV and Aids pilot test.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

HIV kits donation saga brews as ministry, manufacturer differ

I'm best placed to take care of minor - granny

Millicent Wambui claimed that she fears that the minor will be abandoned in the USA if the court orders that he is returned.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

I'm best placed to take care of minor - granny

Court dismisses plea to stop Great Wall Garden units auction in Sh2b case

Before the Court of Appeal, its director Zeyun Yang explained that it offered KCB 100 units for a Sh 1.3 billion to construct Great Wall Gardens 1 houses.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Court dismisses plea to stop Great Wall Garden units auction in Sh2b case

Mombasa tycoon Bayusuf Mohammed's widow appeals ruling in Sh174m loan case

The battle pitting Mombasa tycoon Bayusuf Mohammed's widow Noor Ali Islam Jeizan against Diamond Trust Bank over Sh174 million has moved to the Court of Appeal.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Mombasa tycoon Bayusuf Mohammed's widow appeals ruling in Sh174m loan case

Tycoon's widow appeals ruling in Sh174m loan case

Islam, in her appeal, wants the court to block the bank from selling her property to recoup the amount said to be a loan.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Tycoon's widow appeals ruling in Sh174m loan case

KPLC to pay Sh500 million for Nakumatt fire tragedy

KPLC will pay the owner of a building that housed Nakumatt Downtown supermarket more than Sh500 million for the loss incurred after the 2009 fire tragedy.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

KPLC to pay Sh500 million for Nakumatt fire tragedy

Inside the fake academic papers menace that is eroding trust

EACC is investigating 161 cases on falsification of academic documents by state officers.

By Lewis Nyaundi and Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Inside the fake academic papers menace that is eroding trust

Turkish firm seeks to accelerate Naivasha SEZ project

Turkish Ceramic will be relying on high end technology from Turkey, Germany and China.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Turkish firm seeks to accelerate Naivasha SEZ project

Judge orders NHIF, Mututho firm to seek out of court settlement

Jomec had moved to court seeking to have the NHIF board and Chief Executive Officer Elijah Wachira jailed for disobeying court orders.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Judge orders NHIF, Mututho firm to seek out of court settlement

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