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Justice Lottery: Leaked ELC Court data exposes massive gap in Judge performance

Leaked Environment and Land Court performance data reveals stark disparities in judges' case output, fuelling a legal battle over the Judiciary's plan to publish individual performance records.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 day ago

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US seeks extradition of six Kenyans in Sh96m cyber fraud crackdown

The United States is seeking the extradition of six Kenyans over an alleged multibillion-shilling business email compromise fraud targeting US government agencies and universities.

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Legal battle erupts over decades of missing insurance payouts for dead civil servants

When John Gitonga's sister died, he hoped that the government would easily process her death-in-service benefits to take care of her orphaned children.

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Judge's Boycott: Divided lawyers vs a united Judiciary

The boycott enjoys strong support from some senior lawyers but other lawyers view the exercise as misguided and ultimately futile.

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President Ruto's ex-lawyer ousted as ICC prosecutor over sexual abuse claims

The International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan has been shown the door for sexual misconduct, ending his stint five years after his appointment.

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DusitD2 Sh10b loan row with lender opens interest caps' Pandora's box

The separate landmark cases now before two courts put to the test the legality of interest that accrues from court judgment

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Court orders lawfirm to pay ex-secretary Sh 5.4 million for constructive dismissal after assault

Justice Jemimah Keli ruled that Ogola Okello and Company Advocates, run by Daniel Ochieng Ogola, violated Lilian Jebitok's rights to human dignity

By Kamau Muthoni 5 days ago

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Police-linked brutality victims in court, claim opaque compensation process

Victims of State abductions during the 2024 Gen Z protests have moved to court, claiming that they are being sidelined in the compensation process

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Too dark to be our child: How darker complexion has ignited bitter surrogacy fight

The surrogate fulfilled her part of the agreement by giving the newborn the name chosen by the couple and listing them as the father and mother before leaving.

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Go to EACC, Judge tells human group in Wetang'ula-Kingi politicking case

The High Court has dismissed a case seeking to stop Speakers Wetang'ula and Kingi from partisan politics, directing the complainants to first seek redress through the EACC.

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Court finds Ruto's debt audit panel appointment unconstitutional

Kenya's High Court has ruled President William Ruto's public debt audit taskforce unconstitutional, finding it unlawfully duplicated the constitutional mandate of the Auditor-General.

By Kamau Muthoni 6 days ago

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Woman sues ex-hubby over unpaid dowry, conjugal rights

A Nairobi woman seeks annulment of her Islamic marriage, citing denial of conjugal rights, lack of maintenance and unfulfilled four-year-old camel dowry agreement.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Kindiki: I was elected by MPs, not appointed

DP Kindiki has defended the legality of his rise to office, arguing before the High Court that he was elected by Parliament through a constitutional process rather than appointed.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Ruto's mystery call: The tough questions on Gachagua's impeachment process

Critical to the case is the question about Gachagua's health status during the impeachment in the Senate.

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Doctor defends Gachagua, denies he was hiding

Gachagua wants the court to find that the impeachment was unconstitutional, hence null and void. He is seeking full benefits, alongside compensation

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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"Mai Mahiu flood disaster not an act of God": Court rules

Court orders safety tests on Kijabe's 'Dark Tower' bridge after deadly mudslides linked to blocked railway tunnel.

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Senate pokes holes in Dr Gikonyo's health findings on Gachagua

Senate questions Gachagua's hospital records as court battle over his impeachment and health claims intensifies.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Banker sues loan app over harassment claims

A banker has sued mobile lender Linker-Mkopa Limited over a Sh35,000 loan, alleging harassment, contact misuse and cyberbullying during debt recovery.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Carrot and stick: JSC interviews underscore need for legal reforms, accountability and performance

A radical shift in how judges and magistrates determine cases and how they are judged might determine whether they keep their jobs and secure promotions for junior officers in future.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Grieving mother sues KNH, State over son's death

The mother is arguing that the infant's life would have been saved were it not for the country's ailing emergency care system.

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Businesswoman Mary Wambui wants Google to bury fraud stories

Businesswoman Mary Wambui has sued technology giant Google in a landmark case over the right to be forgotten.

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Of firm stance and gentle heart: Justice Warsame's two worlds

Supreme Court nominee Mohamed Warsame is portrayed as both firm and outspoken yet compassionate, revealing a complex personality shaped by his judicial experience.

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Kiambu County, MCA to pay golf club Sh3m for property destruction in lease battle

The Environment and Land Court has barred Kiambu County from demanding 20 acres of land from private members gold club.

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Justice Warsame: Judge gets clean bill for the Supreme Court bench

Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Warsame emerged top in two-day interviews conducted in Nairobi to replace Justice Mohammed Ibrahim at the Supreme Court.

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Warsame: Supreme Court hopeful with a Mandera governor dream

Warsame joined the Court of Appeal from the High Court, where he had served since 2003 in various divisions, including Judicial Review, Commercial and Criminal.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Devani moves to court after government blocks his exit from the country

Businessman Yagnesh Devani has moved to court after the government barred him from leaving Kenya despite no active criminal cases linked to the Triton oil scandal.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Katwa Kigen's bid for Supreme Court bench hounded by Ruto links

Katwa fought claims presented before JSC that he would not be impartial when his former client, President William Ruto, would appear before him.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Ex-IPOA chair grilled over tenure in office

During the interview for Supreme Court judge, Anne Makori denied being authoritarian but stated she is firm.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Child custody: Court rules minors must have a say after divorce

Court of Appeal finds parental muscle is enough to guarantee children's relocation cases in a landmark judgment.

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Costly impeachment: Inside Rigathi Gachagua's demand for billions in compensation

Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case is unfolding as a landmark legal battle, with claims of bias and demands for compensation instead of reinstatement.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Court bars Equity Bank receivers in Sh6b case

The High Court has temporarily barred Equity Bank-appointed receiver managers from acting in the Sh6 billion TransCentury PLC case amid a legal dispute involving creditors and tax obligations.

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Kenya Power staff acquitted in Sh159m procurement case that cost top managers jobs

Seven Kenya Power employees have been acquitted in a case that involved Sh159 million procurement and where the prosecution was put in the spotlight over flawed pursuit of graft allegations.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Court moves to end 83-year Sh1bn Mombasa inheritance dispute

A court has partially resolved an 83-year inheritance dispute over a Sh1 billion estate, paving the way for distribution among 72 descendants.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Court of Appeal overturns judgment okaying abortion, reinstates ban laws

The judges said that the Constitution guarantees a right to life, hence aborting an unborn child amount to depriving him or her of the right.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Judge orders independent report on ICU patient in Sh52m bill case

Aga Khan does not want anything to do with the patient, saying that the family only managed to pay the admission fee but cannot raise the amount accrued so far.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Why the State may pay Sh2 billion to heal 1982 scars

Lieutenant Joseph Kariha and Henry Kamau are the latest servicemen to sue the government over brutalities that befell them after the 1982 coup.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Why Cofek is seeking impeachment of receivers in Transcentury tax arrears

A receivership dispute between Transcentury PLC and Equity Bank over a Sh6 billion debt has taken a new turn, with a fresh case seeking the removal of the appointed receiver managers.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Trio jailed for 63 years, Sh150m fine for smuggling 572 kg of cannabis

A hawker, a courier and a 'mama fua' will pay Sh150 million as a fine and serve a cumulative 63 years behind bars for being nabbed with one of the highest quantities of bhang two years ago.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Court declines to compel police to release details on 'mystery' accident

High Court dismissed a motorist's bid to compel police to release documents on a disputed accident, citing failure to exhaust legal options.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

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Court freezes appointment of Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor

The High Court barred the university council from recruiting Prof Paul Wainaina's successor and from taking disciplinary action against Prof Waceke Wanjohi until the case she filed is determined.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago