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Court paves way for a three-horse race as lawyers pick next LSK boss

The High Court in Nairobi on Wednesday struck out a last-minute bid by a lawyer to lock out LSK Vice President Mwaura Kabata from contesting in today’s election

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Activist seeks to open legal practice to laymen, raids advocates pockets

An activist has petitioned the High Court to allow non-qualified individuals to offer legal representation and drafting services.

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Karen Hospital, family strike deal to place 83-year-old man in nursing home

An 83-year-old man who has been at Karen Hospital for a year now, over Sh25 million medical bill, will now be transferred to a nursing home.

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Bring nothing to a marriage, walk away with nothing, Judge rules

There is a likelihood that you may walk out of that marriage with nothing or just the way you came, a High Court Judge has ruled.

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Kiambu mall owner dealt a blow by Appeals Court in Sh3b property dispute

Court of Appeal Judges ruled that Nairobi businessman David Kimani had proved that he purchased the property from Zena Grace Linsle and paid the agreed Sh20 million.

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Why Kevian boss wants Supreme Court's intervention in Malindi land dispute

Business man wants apex court to determine whether a fresh trial should proceed

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Court bars ex-Treasury PS Mbindyo, NLC and church from 3,000 acres land

The Environment and Lands Court has ordered the former PS, NLC, ADC, Machakos County, National Lands Registrar and Africa Inland Church not to interfere with the 3,000 acres of land.

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Judge withdraws from Sh2.4 billion Koinange land case

A Court of Appeal Judge has withdrawn from a Sh2.4 billion property dispute pitting former Cabinet Minister Mbiyu Koinange’s daughter against a private company.

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Court of Appeal strikes down ban on lesbian-themed film 'Rafiki'

 The court found that scenes of homosexuality would have been a reason to rate Rafiki as adults only, instead of banning it.

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Confusion as courts issue conflicting orders on duty-free rice imports

Conflicting High Court orders issued in Nairobi and Kerugoya over the clearance of 500,000 tonnes of duty-free rice at the Port of Mombasa have thrown the import process into confusion.

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Back to Sender: Why court has rejected Ruto's bloated team of advisers

Appointed against constitutional safeguards, the ever-expanding list of presidential advisers is unashamedly siphoning Kenyan taxpayers’ money with little to show for it.

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Ruto's lawyer Katwa among 15 nominated to Court of Appeal

President William Ruto’s lawyer, Katwa Kigen, is among 15 people nominated by the Judicial Service Commission for appointment to the Court of Appeal.

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Reprieve for Mudavadi as court thwarts ANC-UDA merger

High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye declared that ANC's dissolution violated the party’s constitution and the Constitution of Kenya.

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Total Energies loses Sh355m land dispute with ex-CS Kazungu Kambi, Riva Oils

According to the judge the parties ought to present evidence to show that their title is genuine while the other was illegally acquired.

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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.

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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.

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Why man wants marriage papers rule invalidated

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How Richard Leakey's Sh17m estate will be shared

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Consumers will bear burden of packaging levy, Omtatah warns

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah argues that the cost of sanitary pads and car parts will shoot up if the government continues with its plan to introduce the new levy.

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