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Kamau Muthoni

Sarrai to run Mumias Sugar Company as court ends lease war

Justice Josephine Mongare dismissed lawyer Jaqueline Kimeto’s application to revive the case days after she had withdrawn the matter.

Sarrai to run Mumias Sugar Company as court ends lease war

UK judges accused of undermining Judiciary in James Finlay case

UK judges accused of undermining Judiciary in James Finlay case

Blow as Tuju loses fresh round of Sh1.5 billion loan dispute to bank

Blow as Tuju loses fresh round of Sh1.5 billion loan dispute to bank

British Army tells court it can't be sued in Kenya

British Army tells court it can't be sued in Kenya

High Court upholds three-year jail term for ex-EPRA boss Oimeke

Former Energy Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) boss Pavel Oimeke lost an appeal challenging a three-year jail term or a Sh1 million fine imposed on him for bribery.

High Court upholds three-year jail term for ex-EPRA boss Oimeke

Workers' brief joy after housing tax ruling

Teachers’ representatives lauded the move saying it was a matter of time before the courts saw it for what it is.

Workers' brief joy after housing tax ruling

Moi Primary School Kabarak parent moves to court over KCPE results

Moses Mbego on Wednesday sued KNEC alongside CS Ezekiel Machogu arguing that it was shocking that his son was given lower marks than his usual exemplary performance.

Moi Primary School Kabarak parent moves to court over KCPE results

Appeals Court upholds Sh500m award to ex-soldiers jailed over coup

The Court of Appeal has upheld the Sh500 million award to 280 former Kenya Air Force servicemen who were fired and incarcerated following the 1982 attempted coup.

Appeals Court upholds Sh500m award to ex-soldiers jailed over coup

Jubilee lawyer locked out of Azimio-Kenya Kwanza supremacy battle case

The High Court has locked out the Jubilee Party lawyer from participating in a case filed for determination on whether Azimio or Kenya Kwanza is the majority in Parliament.

Jubilee lawyer locked out of Azimio-Kenya Kwanza supremacy battle case

Parents in court over KCPE results, seek suspension of Form One selection

The dispute over the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education results has landed in court with parents from two institutions seeking to block Form One selection.

Parents in court over KCPE results, seek suspension of Form One selection

I was condemned unheard, Ketraco MD Wamukota tells court

Suspended Ketraco General Manager Anthony Wamukota was neither summoned nor required to appear before a disciplinary committee.

I was condemned unheard, Ketraco MD Wamukota tells court

Men produce receipts in Nyachae succession case

One man submitted a doodle, a nursery school report card, and a photo as proof of paternity. The second man produced a hospital bill, an outpatient card, and school fees receipt.

Men produce receipts in Nyachae succession case

Liquid Telecom's bid to link Kenya to China via Sh64b cable stalls

Court has dismissed a case filed by Telecom Kenya Ltd, questioning the CA's failure to give it the green light to connect Kenya to a high-speed undersea cable from China.

Liquid Telecom's bid to link Kenya to China via Sh64b cable stalls

KRA loses Sh116 million tax case to Commercial Bank of Africa

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has lost a Sh116 million case to the Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA).

KRA loses Sh116 million tax case to Commercial Bank of Africa

Court suspends appointment of an acting Bomas CEO

Labour Court suspends the appointment of interim CEO of Bomas of Kenya after ousted CEO Peter Gitaa challenged his dismissal.

Court suspends appointment of an acting Bomas CEO

Ketraco boss wants court to revoke his ouster from office

Ketraco General Manager Anthony Wamukota on Tuesday asked the court to lift his suspension from office that was initiated by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

Ketraco boss wants court to revoke his ouster from office

Supreme Court gives Senate, National Assembly last chance to end roles stalemate

The highest court in the land observed that both houses of Parliament made an effort to resolve the dispute on their roles in legislation.

Supreme Court gives Senate, National Assembly last chance to end roles stalemate

Court extends orders stopping construction of city high-rise

The Environment and Land Court in Nairobi has extended orders barring a developer from putting up 16-floor apartments in Lavington.

Court extends orders stopping construction of city high-rise

KCAA renews bid to recover land from Ruto's Weston Hotel

State agency accuses hotel of sitting on temporary orders which halted the hearing of the case. Regulator argues Weston did not get consent from Commissioner of Lands.

KCAA renews bid to recover land from Ruto's Weston Hotel

Religion defied, child born out of wedlock is granted inheritance

Bench says it is unfair to sideline children born from such escapades when their fathers die. Islamic law dictates that a child born out of a marriage can only inherit from the mother.

Religion defied, child born out of wedlock is granted inheritance

Scotland court freezes tea workers' case against James Finlay

Finlay moved to the Court of Appeal after the High Court in Scotland sided with the tea pickers.

Scotland court freezes tea workers' case against James Finlay

Court blocks new port tariffs; terms move draconian

The High Court on Wednesday blocked the government from demanding new port tariffs.

Court blocks new port tariffs; terms move draconian

Public participation law needed to prevent wrangles, says judge

Justice Ongaya says public participation is the only way Kenyans feel part of the governing process. Court dismisses case against Knut for amending its constitution to extend officials terms.

Public participation law needed to prevent wrangles, says judge

KRA loses Sh791 million tax battle against Airtel

Commercial Court Judge Alfred Mabeya said that it was unfair and illegal for KRA to demand from Airtel transactions records that were more than five years old for audit.

KRA loses Sh791 million tax battle against Airtel

Catholic nuns lose case on hospital records to priest

The Environment and Lands Court has dealt catholic nuns a major blow in a long-running battle with Father William Charles Fryda.

Catholic nuns lose case on hospital records to priest

Court bars ADC from transferring 100,000-acre land in Kwale

A private agricultural company has obtained a court order barring the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) from transferring or leasing 100,000-acre land in Kwale County.

Court bars ADC from transferring 100,000-acre land in Kwale

Magoha's wealth comes to light as widow gets nod to oversee estate

On his death, he was reported to be worth Sh150 million - a notable variance of Sh100 million when comparing his wealth declaration and succession documents.

Magoha's wealth comes to light as widow gets nod to oversee estate

Court allows House to grill Cabinet secretaries

Ruling settles a dispute between Azimio and Kenya Kwanza senators. Judge says Azimio’s interpretation of the supreme law was narrow and did not reflect Parliament’s roles.

Court allows House to grill Cabinet secretaries

Reprieve for Kenyans as court halts new passports, ID charges

Dr Magayi argued the new fees on national identification cards, passports and births, marriage, and death certificates are unreasonable.

Reprieve for Kenyans as court halts new passports, ID charges

Puzzle of increasing accidents but with few traffic offences

In this year’s report, the serious traffic offences data recorded for the year 2018 financial year is 213. However, in the previous report, data for the same year was 325. traffic offences

Puzzle of increasing accidents but with few traffic offences

Murang'a leads in child offenders with majority booked for stealing

Save for two counties - Baringo and Bomet - the other 45 counties had incidents of theft by a minor. There are counties that had minors booked for robbery with violence.

Murang'a leads in child offenders with majority booked for stealing

Report: Defilement, fights, drugs and theft top crime list

People who fought on the streets or assaulted others formed the bulk of offenders charged in court in the last financial year.

Report: Defilement, fights, drugs and theft top crime list

Kirima or Domenico: Who owns 499 acres claimed by squatters?

Italian national is said to have owned LR. No 5908/8, which is part of the 1,000-acre property the court ruled belonged to the Kirima family.

Kirima or Domenico: Who owns 499 acres claimed by squatters?

Firm files case seeking to lock out direct petroleum export to Uganda

Case comes barely a month after Uganda indicated it would change its fuel purchase process. Ugandan market consumes about 20 per cent of the refined petroleum products.

Firm files case seeking to lock out direct petroleum export to Uganda

Why Dandora trash pickers want City Hall, Nema punished

Petitioners argue county collects fees daily oblivious of the dangers toxic waste poses to them despite the court ordering its closure within six months.

Why Dandora trash pickers want City Hall, Nema punished

Court case puts damper on bid to set up waste recycling plant

A contract issued by Nairobi County to a Chinese company to build a recycling plant may perhaps be the latest effort by Nairobi County to deal with the Dandora dumpsite menace.

Court case puts damper on bid to set up waste recycling plant

Kidero fails to block CMA probe over Mumias accounts in court

The judge says Kidero did not provide evidence that CMA was acting against the law. According to the Judge, CMA said it was probing all former Mumias Sugar directors.

Kidero fails to block CMA probe over Mumias accounts in court

Officers in kidnap case to remain in custody

Magistrate says he is yet to get a probation report on the officers. They are wanted in a case where two Indians and a Kenyan taxi driver disappeared.

Officers in kidnap case to remain in custody

Former NHIF boss Kerich acquitted in Sh116m corruption case

Milimani Magistrate Esther Nyutu in her judgment observed that the state had not proved that Kerich and co-accused had conspired to defraud the insurer.

Former NHIF boss Kerich acquitted in Sh116m corruption case

Court extends orders barring firm from constructing 16-floor apartment in Lavington

Applicants say if the project is allowed to go on, it will block them from natural light.

Court extends orders barring firm from constructing 16-floor apartment in Lavington

Kibaki family seeks talks to settle dispute with 'son and daughter'

The former president's family intends to hold talks with a woman, codenamed JNL, and Jacob Ocholla Mwai to strike a deal to end the court battle over wealth, a court has been told.

Kibaki family seeks talks to settle dispute with 'son and daughter'

Court frees driver in 'beat me like chapati' drama with police

The judge observed that the charge also contradicted the facts written in the typescript read that ‘nitwangeni kama chapati’ (beat me like a chapati).

Court frees driver in 'beat me like chapati' drama with police

Kenya Kwanza is an amorphous party with no address, court told

Lawyer says he was forced to amend the case to include individual parties, as the coalition status remains unknown. Petitioners argue Azimio had 171 MPs compared to Kenya Kwanza’s 165.

Kenya Kwanza is an amorphous party with no address, court told

Ex-PS allowed to demand seven-year salary for unfair dismissal

Mr Thuita Mwangi, who was charged with Sh1.6 billion Tokyo embassy land scandal but later acquitted, averred he was a sacrificial lamb set aside to shed blood for the sins of others.

Ex-PS allowed to demand seven-year salary for unfair dismissal

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