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Kamau Muthoni

Justice Thande quashes rules gagging views on active cases as Azimio petition looms

Justice Mugure Thande found the regulations gazetted by the country’s top court amounted to limiting freedom of expression without public participation and the involvement of Parliament.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 day ago

Justice Thande quashes rules gagging views on active cases as Azimio petition looms

Lawyers differ on IEBC split and its legal implication on polls outcome

Lawyers differ on IEBC split and its legal implication on polls outcome

By Kamau Muthoni 2 days ago

IEBC asks Supreme Court to throw out Ruto, Gachagua case

IEBC asks Supreme Court to throw out Ruto, Gachagua case

By Kamau Muthoni 5 days ago

How 2017 Supreme Court annulment of presidential election is shaping IEBC's vote counting

How 2017 Supreme Court annulment of presidential election is shaping IEBC's vote counting

By Kamau Muthoni 8 days ago

Court suspends orders for IEBC to use manual register

Court of Appeal suspends earlier High Court order to IEBC to use manual voter registers in tomorrow's election.

By Kamau Muthoni 10 days ago

Court suspends orders for IEBC to use manual register

Court asked to bar candidates with graft cases from taking office

Majority of those listed in the suit are allies of Deputy President William Ruto, including his running mate Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja, Sirisia MP John Waluke.

By Kamau Muthoni 13 days ago

Court asked to bar candidates with graft cases from taking office

Bid to block DP Ruto allies in race as Gachagua sued

The petitioners are seeking an interpretation of whether following the judgment, the DP’s right-hand man is fit and suitable to hold any public office.

By Kamau Muthoni 14 days ago

Bid to block DP Ruto allies in race as Gachagua sued

Court directs IEBC to provide manual register in next week's polls

The High Court on Wednesday directed the IEBC to provide a manual register during the August 9, 2022 General Election.

By Kamau Muthoni 14 days ago

Court directs IEBC to provide manual register in next week's polls

UDA: It is easy to rig with a manual register

Attorney General Kihara Kariuki backs the seven lobby groups who filed the case seeking the use of a manual register saying IEBC has failed to ensure polling stations have 3G/4G network.

By Kamau Muthoni 16 days ago

UDA: It is easy to rig with a manual register

Johnson Sakaja's name remains on ballot for city governor race, court rules

Court says Sakaja was included in the ballot following a court order that has not been set aside. The senator is ordered to file an appeal before Education Cabinet Secretary over his degree.

By Kamau Muthoni 16 days ago

Johnson Sakaja's name remains on ballot for city governor race, court rules

Farmers want more judges for Mumias Sugar court case

According to the farmers’ lawyer, a decision by the court to appoint an administrator while there is a receiver manager amounts to double roles and also under conflicting laws.

By Kamau Muthoni 20 days ago

Farmers want more judges for Mumias Sugar court case

Chebukati, Attorney General differ over mode of voter identification

The AG said IEBC should use both electronic and manual registers to identify voters.

By Kamau Muthoni 19 days ago

Chebukati, Attorney General differ over mode of voter identification

County wins safari lodge lease court case

Samburu County was entitled to repossess the hotel before the conclusion of the 10 year-lease as there was no evidence that the procurement law was followed.

By Kamau Muthoni 22 days ago

County wins safari lodge lease court case

Airline charter company seeks Sh9b from Stanbic for loss of S Sudan deal

Firm seeking compensation for losses suffered after deal with South Sudan government collapsed. But bank argues that firm delayed before amending amount it is seeking as damages.

By Kamau Muthoni 21 days ago

Airline charter company seeks Sh9b from Stanbic for loss of S Sudan deal

Supreme Court urged to dismiss Sonko impeachment review case

The AG, through lawyer Paul Nyamodi, said the evidence Sonko says he wants to introduce was within his knowledge and ought to have been produced as part of his appeal.

By Kamau Muthoni 23 days ago

Supreme Court urged to dismiss Sonko impeachment review case

Court of Appeal ruling locks out Kigame from presidential race

Court of Appeal has sealed gospel artist Reuben Kigame’s fate after declining to lift orders issued last week in favour of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

By Kamau Muthoni 23 days ago

Court of Appeal ruling locks out Kigame from presidential race

Lies and more suspects: The untold story of a conspiracy to get rogue cops off the hook

Police informer Ngugi gave conflict testimonies to exonerate murder masterminds. He tried to turn the focus to bad blood between general police officers and APs.

By Kamau Muthoni 25 days ago

Lies and more suspects: The untold story of a conspiracy to get rogue cops off the hook

State ordered to release Sh100m seized from Nigerian in 2020

The Nigerian was flying Kenya Airways Flight No. KQ 535 from Lagos when he was intercepted at the central screen area within JKIA. He was on transit to Dubai.

By Kamau Muthoni 25 days ago

State ordered to release Sh100m seized from Nigerian in 2020

How a chilling confession, distress note and cigarette gave away Kimani killers

According to police informer, details of plan were elaborate from abduction to killing field. The killing area was a secluded farm in Mlolongo in a secluded area called Soweto

By Kamau Muthoni 26 days ago

How a chilling confession, distress note and cigarette gave away Kimani killers

Brookside: Case against Nyali MP is on infringed rights, not defamation

Firm says case is on right to do business without being subjected to public resentment. It states that Nyali legislator was inciting the public to cause economic harm or loss.

By Kamau Muthoni 28 days ago

Brookside: Case against Nyali MP is on infringed rights, not defamation

Ugandan miller Sarrai starts operation at Mumias

Ugandan miller Sarrai group has started reviving ailing Mumias Sugar despite court battles surrounding the lease.

By Kamau Muthoni 27 days ago

Ugandan miller Sarrai starts operation at Mumias

AG Kihara Kariuki backs push for manual register

The AG faulted IEBC's position that it will only use the electronic voter identification kits which, according to Mr Kihara, will cause problems in case they fail.

By Kamau Muthoni 29 days ago

AG Kihara Kariuki backs push for manual register

Expect big poll disruptions if we add Kigame on ballot, IEBC warns

IEBC argues that it will spend an additional Sh971 million to reprint the ballot paper and reconfigure 55,650 Kiems kits.

By Kamau Muthoni 28 days ago

Expect big poll disruptions if we add Kigame on ballot, IEBC warns

Nyali MP Mohamed Ali urges court to dismiss Brookside case

Brookside claims that Ali said the firm buys milk at Sh20, boils it and sells it to suppliers at Sh120.

By Kamau Muthoni 29 days ago

Nyali MP Mohamed Ali urges court to dismiss Brookside case

Blow to Kigame as Court suspends orders to be considered for clearance

Court of Appeal suspends High Court order directing IEBC to consider Reuben Kigame’s presidential bid pending determination of appeal filed by the Commission.

By Kamau Muthoni 28 days ago

Blow to Kigame as Court suspends orders to be considered for clearance

Stanchart stares at Sh30 billion payout in dispute with pensioners

The retired employees first moved to court in 2018, demanding Sh14.9 billion arising from the conversion of their pension funds.

By Kamau Muthoni 30 days ago

Stanchart stares at Sh30 billion payout in dispute with pensioners

KRA back in court over tax dispute with Keroche

KRA, in its application filed before Commercial judge Abigail Mshila, argues that the orders are contradicting its agreement with Keroche.

By Kamau Muthoni 30 days ago

KRA back in court over tax dispute with Keroche

Reuben Kigame was treated unfairly by IEBC, High Court finds

The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the electoral agency to look at gospel artiste Reuben Kigame’s application to determine whether he should be in the presidential race.

By Kamau Muthoni 30 days ago

Reuben Kigame was treated unfairly by IEBC, High Court finds

MultiChoice seeks punishment of telco over pirated websites

The entertainment firm accuses Jamii Telecom of failing to obey the orders to pull down 141 websites. It wants the telco CEO compelled to pay a fine or be committed to civil jail.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

MultiChoice seeks punishment of telco over pirated websites

Supreme Court drives last nail on Mike Sonko's political coffin

Judges affirm his impeachment by upholding High Court and Court of Appeal verdicts. Judges say Chapter Six on integrity and ethics was not passed for cosmetic purposes.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Supreme Court drives last nail on Mike Sonko's political coffin

Court drama as Sonko in spirited battle to overturn impeachment

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's lawyers treated the court to a back and forth while seeking an adjournment.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Court drama as Sonko in spirited battle to overturn impeachment

Brookside sues Mohamed Ali over claims it exploits farmers and consumers

Brookside claims that Mohamed Ali said that the firm buys milk at Sh20 goes and boils it, and then sells it back to the suppliers at Sh120.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Brookside sues Mohamed Ali over claims it exploits farmers and consumers

FC Stanbic, customer in row over Sh2.8m fraud

Jane Robison accuses CFC Stanbic Bank of failing to secure her money while the latter shifts the blame to her, noting that she did not report in time for the bank to freeze the account.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

FC Stanbic, customer in row over Sh2.8m fraud

Just like in US, Kenya abortion rights battle to be decided at fall of judge's gavel

In March, a judge called on Parliament to fast-track laws that provide access to safe abortion. His decision was appealed by DPP Noordin Haji and a Christian organisation.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Just like in US, Kenya abortion rights battle to be decided at fall of judge's gavel

Mike Sonko's impeachment battle to continue before Supreme Court

The indictment by the Court of Appeal threw his political future into disarray. The former governor said senators voted without evaluating the evidence.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Mike Sonko's impeachment battle to continue before Supreme Court

US decision on abortion divides pro-life, pro-abortion supporters

Kanjama, who is pro-life, hopes verdict will have a bearing on abortion cases in Kenya. Onyango who supports pro-choice says a blanket ban is risky to the child and mother.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

US decision on abortion divides pro-life, pro-abortion supporters

Why Court threw out case on Sakaja's academic papers

Justice Anthony Mrima finds there was no proof that Sakaja had forged his degree from Team University in Uganda.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Why Court threw out case on Sakaja's academic papers

NCBA sues Hillcrest and Gems over Sh1.6b loan

NCBA says it advanced Hill Holdings Limited the money. It had been guaranteed by Gems Holdings Africa, Gems Global and Varkey.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

NCBA sues Hillcrest and Gems over Sh1.6b loan

New law: No more jail term and remand for child offenders

Children who end up in court for minor offences such as theft and arson will be corrected through community service. The repealed Act had children jailed for a maximum of three years.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

New law: No more jail term and remand for child offenders

Sakaja back in court to stop IEBC from acting on letter quashing degree

Sakaja in his case claimed that the Commission of University Education (CUE) revoked its recognition for his degree from Team University Uganda out of ulterior motives.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Sakaja back in court to stop IEBC from acting on letter quashing degree

DPP drops charges against former FKF boss Nick Mwendwa

The State has withdrawn the charges pressed against former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Nick Mwendwa.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

DPP drops charges against former FKF boss Nick Mwendwa

Court gives independent candidates lifeline

Justice Anthony Mrima did not direct Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to include the names of the independent candidates on the ballot.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Court gives independent candidates lifeline

Nigerian's 192m frozen over money laundering

In the case, ARA asked the judge to bar Rainbow Techemploy, its employees, servants or any other persons acting on its behalf from transacting, withdrawing or transferring the money.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Nigerian's 192m frozen over money laundering

Sakaja's degree: We don't verify documents, we are IEBC

Agency says it can't revoke Sakaja’s clearance even with the authenticity of his documents in doubt. Petitioners' lawyers say IEBC tribunal erred by shifting the burden of proof.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Sakaja's degree: We don't verify documents, we are IEBC

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