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Landmark legal proceedings to watch this year and why they matter

From education, politics, government policies, business, crime, social life and health, 2026 ushers a defining moment for the country, starting as early as this week when learners go back to school.

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Kirima estate wrangles deepen as court rules against widow

The Court of Appeal has dealt a blow to Teresiah Wairimu, the widow of former Starehe MP Gerishon Kirima, after declining to suspend orders removing her as an administrator of his estate.

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Faith based, private medical facilities hit by US health deal

Faith-based medical facilities directly funded by the US will feel the hit if the Sh207 billion deal between Kenya and USA will be implemented.

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Money, women and citizenship: Putin woos fighters online

A scroll through TikTok now reveals that Russia has ramped up its campaign for military recruitment on social media.

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Business mogul sues Old Mutual over Sh700m shares row

Businessman Joel Kamau Kibe has filed yet another case against Old Mutual Holdings PLC, demanding more than Sh700 million in a row over 1.5 million shares.

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How Facebook 'like' cost KeNHA staffer his job

A simple thumbs-up emoji, liking a Facebook post by Kileleshwa MCA, then being first to comment and tagging his colleagues with the post cost Dismas Kungu Kira his job.

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Chebukati died with many secrets, left properties without a will

Chebukati left without expressing how he would love to pass his wealth to his next generation

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A to Z of Kenya's criminal justice system for 2025

2025 was a turbulent year, with the courts at the centre of national contestation.

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Probe shatters woman's child support claims

A private forensic examiner hired by a man in a child upkeep battle killed a woman’s plot to reap extra money from him.

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Fresh bid to halt Sh16b Mombasa gas plant flops

In a unanimous ruling, a five-member tribunal bench led by Emmanuel Mumia dismissed the application filed by residents Mohamed Said and Phillip Nyiro.

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Inside trust deficit, legal challenges haunting IEBC

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is being accused of blocking MPs’ recall. It has been sued owing to its inaction and seeming impotence.

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No warning, no tipple: Why lawyer has sued Health Ministry, brewers

Clifford Odhiambo has sued the Health Ministry and brewers over public safety and alcohol regulations, warning that alcohol consumption is linked to multiple cancers, brain damage and road accidents

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Heavenly mission, earthly war: Doctor, nuns fight for hospitals

Shared vision turned into bitter ownership battle for St Mary’s hospitals in Nairobi and Elementaita.

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Court restrains Uhuru cousin from defaming Justice Lenaola

The High Court in Nairobi has barred former Kenyatta’s cousin, Kungu Muigai, from allegedly defaming Supreme Court judge Isaac Lenaola.

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High Court puts judges' removal petitions on hold

The High Court in Nairobi has put on hold the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) by freezing all petitions for the removal of judges from office.

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Why the court has frozen Sh348 billionTrump-Ruto deal

The government has suffered a major blow in the Sh322 billion health deal with the United States of America.

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What is at stake following court orders on health deal

Medical staff will be the first casualties of the ongoing battle over the Sh322 billion deal inked between Kenya and the US.

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Justice Ibrahim bows out just days shy of his retirement at apex court

Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Kandhar Ibrahim was days shy of his retirement when he made his final bow at the Aga Khan University Hospital on Wednesday.

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Inside court hurdles against Ruto's ambition to make Kenya first world

Ruto may not have his Singapore plans go the easy way after a twin challenge to the decision to set up Sh5 trillion infrastructure and sovereign funds was filed in court on Wednesday.

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Court lifts ban on Marie Stopes safe abortion adverts, quashes KMPDC directive

The High Court in Nairobi lifted the ban imposed on Marie Stopes advertisements on safe abortion and quashed a directive by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council

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Privatisation plan sparks oversight fears

Critics warn that the new Act shifts power from Parliament to the Treasury. The State says this move will unlock capital and cut external borrowing.

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Ketraco appeals freeze of 17 accounts over Sh10bn Inabensa payout

The lawyers argued that Inabensa would not suffer any harm if the orders are lifted to allow the appeal to proceed.

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Omtatah's plea for larger bench in electoral cases gets IEBC nod

According to Okiya, Kenya’s election problem is at the national tallying centre.

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How man's tongue cost him 28-year career in sexual harassment case

Limo sued the company, demanding at least Sh53 million following his sacking after a 28-year career over sexual harassment.

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Versatile Mulwa has rested, but the show he loved will carry on

It is Chinua Achebe who says that some people (are so lucky that they) have their kolanuts broken for them by the gods. And when it comes to talent and versatility it is David Kakuta Mulwa.

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Teen to undergo DNA to rule out defilement after father's bid to stop it flops

A parent’s bid to shield his teenage son from undergoing a DNA test to ascertain if he allegedly defiled another teen has flopped.

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Why court ruled in favour of Mark Too's family on 25,000-acre land fight

Sirikwa argued that the property was surrendered by Lonrho to the government for their allocation.

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Why court has barred US-Kenya Sh207 billion deal

President William Ruto signed a health co-operation framework worth Sh207 billion with the United States (USA).

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American priest gets court nod in running of St Mary's Hospitals

Justice Wayua Mongare ordered the Registrar of Companies to rectify the register to have Father William Charles Fryda’s name as a proprietor of the St Mary Mission Hospital, Nairobi.

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Unfair sack? Why you can't be compensated before retirement

The Supreme Court has ruled that an employee's expectation that he or she will be compensated for future earnings and anticipatory salaries is not founded in law.

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Omtatah, lobby sue State over US deal as petitioner targets Adani deal whistleblower Amenya

Busia Senator and Cofek say Sh207b deal was done in secrecy and is illegal.

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Suspected human trafficker to plead to amended charges

 Prosecution Counsel Harrison Kiarie told the court yesterday that Edward Kamau Gituku will be required to plead to the fresh charge sheet.

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Why Duale, Mudavadi and AG Oduor have been sued over Kenya-US health deal

Consumers Federation of Kenya moved to court on Tuesday, arguing that the deal is a violation of the Constitution and health law, and was allegedly done in a secret manner.

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Court of Appeal sets date to hear appeals over housing levy

The appeals by the government and Nakuru-based surgeon Magare Gikenyi, Busia Senator Okiyah Omtatah, and Katiba Institute will to be heard by five Judges.

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Battle for former police chief estate rages on, judge refuses to step aside

A Family Court judge has dismissed an application by the daughter of former Nairobi Provincial Police Chief Timothy Mwandi Muumbo to recuse herself from the long-running case.

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Court of Appeal rejects push for bigger budget share for Judiciary

The judges observed that the case targeted the 2018 Budget, which was now water under the bridge.

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Court rules Saudi envoy not immune from prison in labour abuse row

The court has opened the way for a 76-year-old former employee of the Saudi Arabian Embassy to seek jail time for the country’s Ambassador Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Salman.

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Man accused of trafficking Kenyans to Russia to plead to amended charges

Prosecution Counsel Harrison Kiarie told the court yesterday that Edward Kamau Gituku will be required to plead to the fresh charge sheet.

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Power demand hits new high in November amid generation fears

Country recorded new peak demand of 2,418.77 megawatts driven by expanding economy. Energy PS Alex Wachira says new plants will add 133MW to the national grid by 2026.

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Electric bike riders use Uber, Greenwheel in row over bonuses

Electric motorbike riders have moved to court, in a standoff with the American-based taxi-hailing company Uber B.V., over bonuses.

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