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Kanja to face sentencing over June 25 Nairobi roadblocks
The judge directed Kanja to appear before the High Court on September 22, 2026, for mitigation and sentencing.
By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago
Kanja to face sentencing over June 25 Nairobi roadblocks
Blow to LSK as court rejects bid to strike out petition challenging judges' boycott
The High Court has dismissed the LSK’s bid to strike out Adrian Kamotho’s petition challenging its boycott of courts and targeted judicial officers, allowing the case to proceed on its merits.
By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago
Blow to LSK as court rejects bid to strike out petition challenging judges' boycott
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Court allows Machakos man to divorce wife after accusing her of adultery, cruelty
A Machakos man has been allowed to divorce his wife after accusing her of adultery and cruelty, ending their 23-year marriage following nearly five years of separation and no intimacy.
By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago
Court allows Machakos man to divorce wife after accusing her of adultery, cruelty
Sharon Otieno's parents seek Dholuo interpreter during Obado sentencing
The parents, through their lawyer Antony Opondo, on Wednesday told Justice Cecilia Githua that they wanted to speak during the sentencing proceedings but did not understand English.
By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago
Sharon Otieno's parents seek Dholuo interpreter during Obado sentencing
Don't punish him': Sharon's mother pleads with court to spare Obado
Melinda Auma made the emotional appeal as she addressed Justice Cecilia Githua during the mitigation and sentencing hearing following Obado’s conviction for the murder of her daughter.
By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago
Don't punish him': Sharon's mother pleads with court to spare Obado
DPP seeks deterrent sentence for Obado, two aides over Sharon Otieno murder
The prosecution asked the court to exercise its constitutional mandate and impose a sentence commensurate with the offence.
By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago
DPP seeks deterrent sentence for Obado, two aides over Sharon Otieno murder
Null and void: Court declares sale of Safaricom illegal, unconstitutional
While ordering the shares to be restored to State ownership, the court found that the 15 per cent transaction was undertaken in violation of the Constitution.
By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago
Null and void: Court declares sale of Safaricom illegal, unconstitutional
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Jeff Mwathi fell from 10th floor but how he exited window remains mystery, court told
A crime scene officer has told an inquest that investigators could not establish whether interior designer Jeff Mwathi was pushed, jumped or forced through a 10th-floor window.
By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago
Jeff Mwathi fell from 10th floor but how he exited window remains mystery, court told
Court orders auction of Bank of Baroda assets to recover Sh 3 billion Infinity Park award
The High Court has ordered the attachment and sale of Bank of Baroda’s movable assets to recover a Sh2.996 billion judgment awarded to Infinity Industrial Park.
By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago
Court orders auction of Bank of Baroda assets to recover Sh 3 billion Infinity Park award
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Tribunal nullifies Kenta's appointment as Jubilee secretary-general
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has nullified Koitalel Ole Kenta’s appointment as Jubilee Party secretary-general after finding he was not a registered member when appointed.
By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago
Tribunal nullifies Kenta's appointment as Jubilee secretary-general
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Auditor-General asks Court of Appeal to halt Omtatah's Sh7 trillion debt case
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has moved to the Court of Appeal seeking to halt proceedings in Okiya Omtatah’s Sh7 trillion public debt case.
By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago
Auditor-General asks Court of Appeal to halt Omtatah's Sh7 trillion debt case
Lawyer Okello walks free after High Court blocks forgery prosecution
The lawyer was arraigned over alleged forgery, uttering forged documents, resisting arrest and assaulting two police officers.
By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago
Lawyer Okello walks free after High Court blocks forgery prosecution
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Firm asks High Court to halt IEBC Sh6.5b KIEMS kit tender
Oilmax Ventures has moved to the High Court seeking to halt IEBC’s Sh6.5 billion KIEMS tender for the 2027 elections, challenging bidder qualification requirements.
By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago
Firm asks High Court to halt IEBC Sh6.5b KIEMS kit tender
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 9 days ago
City lawyer Osewe, trader to know fate in Sh61.7m fake gold case in January
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 9 days ago
Bank of Baroda blames lawyers for failure to file defence in Sh2 billion Infinity Park case
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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 9 days ago
Mama Tutam acquitted of Sh25m fraud, says Nigerian tycoon cost her marriage
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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 10 days ago
Lawyer Muite demands over 2.6 million in compensation from Kenya Airways over cancelled flight
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 10 days ago
Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, 12 others charged over Sh330.6m CHAN funds
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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 10 days ago
Ex- Sports PS Kaberia released on Sh1m bail in Sh330.6m CHAN graft case
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 10 days ago
Eric Omondi, seven others freed on bond over Moi Avenue traffic obstruction
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 10 days ago
Omtatah wants court to stop Affordable Housing payments to private firm
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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 11 days ago
Rex Masai inquest closed after DPP calls 30 witnesses
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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 11 days ago
KRA employee charged over fake degree used to earn Sh13.9m salary
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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 14 days ago
Court: Gen Z protester Evans Kiratu was killed unlawfully perpetrator not identified
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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 15 days ago
Rex Masai inquest: Activist plays video of plainclothes officer firing two shots at protesters
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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 15 days ago
Rex Masai inquest exposes Nairobi's crippled CCTV network
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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 15 days ago
Embu MCA's six vehicles, land frozen over Sh111.5m graft
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 16 days ago
Court detains police constable Bett, two others for 30 days over Dr Mutiso murder
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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 16 days ago
'He arrived dead'; Bliss Hospital tells court in Rex Masai inquest
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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 17 days ago
Why Parliament has been sued over MPs' voting records
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 17 days ago
Tribunal suspends Nicco Movers Sacco licence
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 17 days ago
Ex-Governor Wa Iria, six others charged afresh in Sh351m graft case
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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 17 days ago
Key CCTV cameras were offline when Rex Masai was killed
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 18 days ago
I leave it to God: Kimwatu withdraws case after KCB manager buried at night
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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 20 days ago
Why court has stopped burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai
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 21 days ago
Court asked to halt secret Sh17.7bn KUSCCO plan to form new SACCO
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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 22 days ago
Why futile attempts to amend the Constitution flopped
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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 22 days ago
From gender equality to public participation, the promises Kenya has yet to keep
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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 22 days ago
From BBI, Nadco to Vision 2060: Politicians appetite for self-serving reforms
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 22 days ago
Bomet Governor Barchok asks DPP Ingonga to drop Sh2m graft case