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Joy Wanja Muraya

Judge orders government to begin negotiations with doctors

Doctors are demanding Sh1.1 billion in basic salary arrears owed by counties and the employment of all unemployed doctors due to 11 grievances.

Judge orders government to begin negotiations with doctors

State in a spot over appeal on housing levy

State in a spot over appeal on housing levy

Muturi lines up top lawyers to defend Ruto's housing levy

Muturi lines up top lawyers to defend Ruto's housing levy

Case lifts the lid on sex slavery in 'massage parlours' in the country

Case lifts the lid on sex slavery in 'massage parlours' in the country

No reprieve for bank in Sh33 billion case with Manchester Outfitters

The bank through senior lawyer George Oraro approached the highest court in the land seeking to block the company from demanding the amount.

No reprieve for bank in Sh33 billion case with Manchester Outfitters

Court stops construction of Mau Mau road

The government’s bid to construct Mau Mau road that cuts through Aberdare forest has suffered a major setback after the High Court stopped lot four of the project.

Court stops construction of Mau Mau road

Medic found guilty of terrorism, lover set free

Abdi faced eight charges including recruitment of members of a terrorist group. Security agencies believe he was signing up Kenyan youths into ISIL and ISIS groups.

Medic found guilty of terrorism, lover set free

Why that negative HIV test result could actually be positive

There is a chance that three out of every 100 Kenyans who underwent testing were erroneously informed that they are HIV-negative. In reality, they may be living with the virus.

Why that negative HIV test result could actually be positive

Man wins battle for control of Manchester Outfitters

Businessman Mohan Galot has won a protracted battle over the ownership of a uniform production and distribution company against his nephews Pravin, Ganesh, Kevin and Rajesh Galot.

Man wins battle for control of Manchester Outfitters

Athlete, coach betrayal: Sold doping lies for morsel and tour

Kiptum was approached by rogue journalists who wanted to implicate athletes in doping. They were promised trips abroad, money and protection for setting up fellow athletes.

Athlete, coach betrayal: Sold doping lies for morsel and tour

Athlete, coach jailed for trying to paint Kenya as a haven for doping

The athlete, Elias Kiptum Maindi, was jailed for one and a half years while the coach, Paul Kibet Simbolei, was sentenced to one year of imprisonment.

Athlete, coach jailed for trying to paint Kenya as a haven for doping

Four sue State over alleged link of toxic waste to cancer death cases

The government is accused of failing to rehabilitate the environment in Marsabit County following oil exploration between 1985 and 1990 by Amoco Kenya Petroleum Company.

Four sue State over alleged link of toxic waste to cancer death cases

Court quashes suspension of Ketraco boss

Justice Byrum Ongaya on Monday found that the suspension of Ketraco General Manager Anthony Wamukota was illegal and unprocedural.

Court quashes suspension of Ketraco boss

Azimio wants court to lift orders stopping rollout of Nadco report

Azimio has urged the High Court in Kiambu to lift its orders stopping discussion or implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (Nadco) report.

Azimio wants court to lift orders stopping rollout of Nadco report

A tale of obsession as ex-MCA found guilty of murder

Downfall of former MCA Samwel Ndung’u as court finds him guilty of killing ex-wife. High Court condemns MCA and accomplices to pay for their gruesome crime

A tale of obsession as ex-MCA found guilty of murder

Court clears way for party hopping case against governor

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo could lose his seat for decamping to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), which would make him the first to do so.

Court clears way for party hopping case against governor

Former Riruta MCA Samuel Njoroge, two others found guilty of murder

Former Riruta Ward MCA Samuel Njoroge and two other suspects have been found guilty of the murder of Lucy Njambi Nyagiko.

Former Riruta MCA Samuel Njoroge, two others found guilty of murder

Manager given the sack over internet use granted Sh1m

Caroline Njeri was accused of using the office internet to seek employment elsewhere. But Justice Rutto argued there was an inescapable conclusion that she was ambushed.

Manager given the sack over internet use granted Sh1m

Judge gives doctors, ministry last chance to address grievances

Justice Byrum Ongaya said that his order suspending the doctors strike was in place but on condition that the parties commit to meet within two weeks and come up with a solution.

Judge gives doctors, ministry last chance to address grievances

LPG dealers oppose Epra order to install cameras, give it full access

They argue that the regulator’s directive lacks a legal or policy foundation and was not subjected to public participation. EPRA insists the Embakasi explosion was a result of non-compliance

LPG dealers oppose Epra order to install cameras, give it full access

How lawyer is seeking to stop increasing cases of child labour

Onyango now wants 11 sections of the Employment Act declared unconstitutional even as he faults Section 18 of the Children Act.

How lawyer is seeking to stop increasing cases of child labour

Businessman sues county government over a new fish market near his hotel

Homa Bay Hotels Limited claims its Sh4 billion investment will go down the drain after the county diverted water into the facility.

Businessman sues county government over a new fish market near his hotel

Trader contests appointment of ARA director in battle for Sh55m

The lawyer says Brigadier Alice Mate has no powers or authority to institute any case as there is no evidence of how she was recruited to head the agency.

Trader contests appointment of ARA director in battle for Sh55m

Ruto-Raila truce at risk as court slams brakes

The court has stopped parliament from either discussing or adopting Nacdo’s recommendation for the IEBC to open its election servers for scrutiny.

Ruto-Raila truce at risk as court slams brakes

JSC approves new unit to combat sexual harassment in Judiciary

The employee protection unit will help resolve sexual harassment complaints in the Judiciary.

JSC approves new unit to combat sexual harassment in Judiciary

How handwriting, lotion served drug trafficker 15 years in jail

Namunyu was convicted and slapped with a 15-year jail term with a one million shilling fine. In case she does not pay the fine, Namunyu will have to serve an extra year in prison.

How handwriting, lotion served drug trafficker 15 years in jail

Former CJ Maraga wins round one against Ahmednasir

Court declines to strike out defamation case filed by Maraga against senior lawyer as Judge rules the former CJ had clearly stated his case against Ahmednasir.

Former CJ Maraga wins round one against Ahmednasir

Sila's two lives: In the red in US, but a 'thriving' investor here

Sila Ndungi was jailed in the US in connection to a syndicate allegedly stealing from dead pensioners. ARA claimed he may not have been the only player in the scam.

Sila's two lives: In the red in US, but a 'thriving' investor here

Court bars State from closing Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps

According to the Judge, it would be unfair for Kenya to welcome those who are fleeing war and human degrading scenarios back home only to be kicked out from the safe haven.

Court bars State from closing Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps

Ex-AG Muigai weighs in on the debate to auction state property over court awards

Githu Muigai was of the view that there is justification for an official or a civil servant not to be punished if they are unable to fulfill something that is not within their means.

Ex-AG Muigai weighs in on the debate to auction state property over court awards

Taxpayers lose billions for government's refusal to obey court orders

Details have emerged on how Kenyan taxpayers are carrying the heavy burden of government’s failure to honor court orders, resulting in substantial interest payments.

Taxpayers lose billions for government's refusal to obey court orders

Judge says life, death sentences two sides of the same coin

High Court judge Nixon Sifuna says life sentence is unconstitutional and vague

Judge says life, death sentences two sides of the same coin

You can now auction State House to recover debt, court rules

You can now decide to drag that minister, Principal Secretary or public official to a civil jail for failing to pay your debts.

You can now auction State House to recover debt, court rules

Government officials have nowhere to hide but to pay awards

A litigant can opt to immediately go after a government official for failing to pay.

Government officials have nowhere to hide but to pay awards

PS Kisiang'ani sued for limiting TV adverts to KBC while trying to kill the media

Three lobbies challenge the PS, saying the move goes against free market policy. They also say the directive is aimed at stifling independent news outlets.

PS Kisiang'ani sued for limiting TV adverts to KBC while trying to kill the media

CJ Koome denies housing levy deal with executive

Chief Justice Martha Koome has dismissed claims that the Judiciary entered into a pact with the Executive on the affordable housing levy.

CJ Koome denies housing levy deal with executive

Man jailed for defiling teenager freed over shoddy investigation

Justice Nixon Sifuna ruled that only medical doctors can produce report on whether a minor has been defiled or not but not the police.

Man jailed for defiling teenager freed over shoddy investigation

Supreme Court judges want cases on Ahmednasir's ban struck out

Judges say the High Court has no powers to entertain the case. They argue that they enjoy immunity from being personally sued for decisions they make while discharging their duties.

Supreme Court judges want cases on Ahmednasir's ban struck out

Colonial law used to silence protests declared unconstitutional

The section made it a crime to criticise the government of the day and provided for seven years imprisonment for anyone found in breach.

Colonial law used to silence protests declared unconstitutional

Judge extends orders on Sh4.6 billion land as woman distances herself from invasion

Environment and Lands Court has extended orders barring alleged invaders from either interfering or accessing a prime land in Karen.

Judge extends orders on Sh4.6 billion land as woman distances herself from invasion

Masit's bid to rope in CDF Ogolla, Ogeto and Kinyua in her case flops

Masit wants CDF Ogola, Ken Ogeto and Francis Kinyua to address the court on the allegation that they tried to influence 2022 Presidential election results.

Masit's bid to rope in CDF Ogolla, Ogeto and Kinyua in her case flops

Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan

Islam claims that DTB is holding onto crucial documents that would affirm her story that Bayusuf does not owe DTB a coin.

Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan

Uhuru's cousins fight to reclaim Sh3 billion land in 15th attempt

Uhuru Kenyatta’s cousins, Kung’u Muigai and Ngengi Muigai, are not about to let go of a 443-acre piece of land they have been fighting to salvage for years.

Uhuru's cousins fight to reclaim Sh3 billion land in 15th attempt

New HIV and Aids test kits battle in court

The Ministry of Health is accused of failing to apply World Health Organization (Who) standards while conducting suitability tests.

New HIV and Aids test kits battle in court

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