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Kamau Muthoni

Impeached Gachagua suffers blow after judges stay put on hearing his case

While the judges ruled they would continue to hear the case, they allowed Gachagua the right to appeal amid another application challenging Kindiki’s nomination as DP.

Impeached Gachagua suffers blow after judges stay put on hearing his case

Gachagua in fresh push to keep judges out of impeachment case

Gachagua in fresh push to keep judges out of impeachment case

Haggle over orders' expiry time as Gachagua continues survival fight

Haggle over orders' expiry time as Gachagua continues survival fight

Gachagua suffers blow as judges reject recusal plea, reproach lawyers

Gachagua suffers blow as judges reject recusal plea, reproach lawyers

Blow to Gachagua as judges reject recusal plea

The High Court has ruled that Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu acted within her authority when she empaneled a three-judge bench to hear cases challenging the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua.

Blow to Gachagua as judges reject recusal plea

Gachagua and the State clash over Mwilu's night decision

Gachagua urged three judges empaneled by Mwilu to withdraw from three cases placed before them on Friday last week.

Gachagua and the State clash over Mwilu's night decision

Equity Bank loses bid to take over TransCentury in Sh4.8b debt case

The commercial court in Nairobi has blocked Equity Bank from taking over TransCentury and its subsidiary East Africa Cables Limited over Sh4.8 billion loan row.

Equity Bank loses bid to take over TransCentury in Sh4.8b debt case

How ex-salonist facilitated human trafficking ring

A 2022 US Department report ranked Myanmar as tier three for human trafficking, with forced labour and sexual exploitation being the primary reasons.

How ex-salonist facilitated human trafficking ring

Ruto urges court to strike out Gachagua's case

President William Ruto has finally opened up about his fallout with the impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with a push to have the impeachment cases dismissed.

Ruto urges court to strike out Gachagua's case

Court bars Chelogoi from interfering with Sh1.5b land

The Court of Appeal has barred businessman David Nathan Chelogoi from interfering or dealing with Sh1.5 billion land in Nairobi.

Court bars Chelogoi from interfering with Sh1.5b land

Push and pull as High Court hands embattled DP Gachagua a lifeline

Judge Chacha Mwita froze the decision of the Senate to send the Deputy President home. But the National Assembly rushed to the same court pleading to stop the orders.

Push and pull as High Court hands embattled DP Gachagua a lifeline

Stanbic Bank, Oigara sue DCI in Sh722m row with Air Afrik

Bank says summons are meant to intimidate it and interfere with an ongoing case. The lender argues the matter the sleuths are investigating is already dispensed with.

Stanbic Bank, Oigara sue DCI in Sh722m row with Air Afrik

MPs' quick nod, two court orders and fightback on dramatic Friday

In less than ten hours after the Senate voted to impeach Gachagua, the National Assembly endorsed his replacement. Two courts blocked Kindiki from assuming the office.

MPs' quick nod, two court orders and fightback on dramatic Friday

High Court declines to lift orders barring Kindiki from assuming DP office

The High Court has declined to lift orders barring Prof Kithure Kindiki from assuming office.

High Court declines to lift orders barring Kindiki from assuming DP office

Gachagua asks court to stop Kindiki from assuming DP office

DP Rigathi Gachagua’s lawyer, Paul Muite said that the Senate was just a conveyor belt in a grand scheme to kick him out of office.

Gachagua asks court to stop Kindiki from assuming DP office

High Court grants Gachagua a lifeline

Court issues conservatory orders halting impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua and his replacement as deputy president, pending mention of case on October 24.

High Court grants Gachagua a lifeline

MPs quick nod, two court orders and fightback on dramatic Friday

A unanimous vote by MPs in favour of nomination of Kithure Kindiki as DP and two court orders stopping him from assuming the office marked the dramatic Friday in the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua.

MPs quick nod, two court orders and fightback on dramatic Friday

Court rules state officials wrong to close bars

A High Court Judge has criticised the government for closing down bars with valid licenses and harassing those in legal alcohol manufacturing.

Court rules state officials wrong to close bars

Man's terror alert email to punish 'cheating' lover lands him in jail

A 53-year-old man’s early-morning email to the Interpol alleging that his girlfriend was a terrorist has landed him in trouble.

Man's terror alert email to punish 'cheating' lover lands him in jail

Muthaiga Country Club: Why lawyer Kipkorir is not welcome

The High Court in Nairobi on Tuesday extended orders barring Muthaiga Country Club from denying lawyer Donald Kipkorir entry.

Muthaiga Country Club: Why lawyer Kipkorir is not welcome

Ruto's adviser at the centre of Adani saga

The government could have been quietly engaging Adani Group to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for over a year, fresh details have emerged in court.

Ruto's adviser at the centre of Adani saga

KPLC car to be auctioned for failing to pay don Sh2.1m in blackout case

Kenya Power Company has lost the bid to salvage its vehicle from auction after failing to pay Prof Moni Wekesa Sh2.1 million in blackout case.

KPLC car to be auctioned for failing to pay don Sh2.1m in blackout case

Banks win against state in currency swaps tax battle

Kenyans banks have won a major tax battle against government after the High Court declared last year’s law on financial derivatives null and void.

Banks win against state in currency swaps tax battle

Court leaves Tuju exposed in Sh1.9b battle with bank

The Supreme Court has dealt former Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju a major blow after an entire bench withdrew from the case

Court leaves Tuju exposed in Sh1.9b battle with bank

Blow to Hillside Endarasha Academy as court blocks re-opening of boarding facilities

This is after human rights and education lobby groups filed a petition at the court seeking to have the boarding facilities closed following a fire tragedy that left at least 21 learners dead.

Blow to Hillside Endarasha Academy as court blocks re-opening of boarding facilities

Kenyans getting raw deal from SHA rollout, doctors say

Medical doctors have told the court that Kenyans are getting raw health coverage from the government despite paying more than premium insurance coverage from the private sector.

Kenyans getting raw deal from SHA rollout, doctors say

49-year-old man sues father over recognition

In his case filed before the High Court, Kuria claims that Wangendo has refused to give him a name and parental recognition despite knowing he carries his genes.

49-year-old man sues father over recognition

Pathologist accuses Health Ministry of exposing Kenyans to danger in HIV kits case

Ministry of Health is putting the lives of Kenyans’ health in danger by procuring less sensitive but expensive HIV testing kits, a pathologist has told the High Court.

Pathologist accuses Health Ministry of exposing Kenyans to danger in HIV kits case

Gachagua, Mutuse line up top lawyers for impeachment battle

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will first face his accusers alone, then decide whether he will call witnesses if he will appear before the Senate.

Gachagua, Mutuse line up top lawyers for impeachment battle

How the late James Nderitu Gachagua shared out vast estate

DP Rigathi Gachagua claimed some the properties he was accused of obtaining illegally actually belonged to former Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua.

How the late James Nderitu Gachagua shared out vast estate

Gachagua furious as late brother's estate is dragged into impeachment battle

The executors of former Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua's have said come out to defend Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over claims of amassing wealth

Gachagua furious as late brother's estate is dragged into impeachment battle

Ruto-linked company loses Sh13b Ruai land case

The court barred Renton, a firm associated with President Ruto, from building anything, or selling the land, save for the portion set aside for sewerage and settling squatters.

Ruto-linked company loses Sh13b Ruai land case

MPs are fighting a losing battle; they've no business managing illegal CDF

A change of name and functions of CDF does not make it legal or fulfill the aspirations of the drafters of the Constitution.

MPs are fighting a losing battle; they've no business managing illegal CDF

Court admits evidence obtained without orders in DusitD2 terror attack trial

The High Court has allowed the Director of Public Prosecution to use data collected without an order from 177 sim cards to argue his case against three suspects in the DusitD2 terror attack.

Court admits evidence obtained without orders in DusitD2 terror attack trial

Loss and win for Meta and moderators

Court of Appeal in Nairobi has lifted orders requiring a Kenyan labour outsourcing to retain Facebook moderators beyond their contracts.

Loss and win for Meta and moderators

Blow to MPs as courts spell the death of NG-CDF

Members of Parliament suffered a major blow after the High Court withdrew the billions they use for development and other purposes in their constituencies.

Blow to MPs as courts spell the death of NG-CDF

Win for gov't as Court of Appeal allows SHIF rollout

The Court of Appeal has granted the government a major reprieve by suspending a judgment that effectively halted a universal healthcare programme before it even began.

Win for gov't as Court of Appeal allows SHIF rollout

More thorns than roses in Ruto ties with Judiciary

Immediately after he took over power as Kenya's fifth president, Ruto swore in six judges who had been rejected by his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta.

More thorns than roses in Ruto ties with Judiciary

Safaricom, CA, sued in Starlink internet battle

Kituo cha Sheria has sued Safaricom, the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA), and the Competition Authority of Kenya to allow Starlink access to the Kenyan market.

Safaricom, CA, sued in Starlink internet battle

Judge gives Masengeli final chance despite defying court orders

Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli defied four court orders requiring him to appear and explain whereabouts of two siblings and an activist allegedly abducted in Kitengela

Judge gives Masengeli final chance despite defying court orders

She was not your wife, judge tells man seeking to end 22-year-union

The High Court has handed a man a shocker of his life after finding that a woman he was living with for 22 years and even had children, was not his wife

She was not your wife, judge tells man seeking to end 22-year-union

Masengeli snubs court in Kitengela abduction case

High Court orders Acting Police IG Gilbert Masengeli to appear in person at 3 pm over the disappearance of two siblings an an activist in Kitengela two weeks ago.

Masengeli snubs court in Kitengela abduction case

Migosi ordered to appoint education quality council

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos has been ordered to appoint a team to oversee the country's education quality.

Migosi ordered to appoint education quality council

75-year-old man's appeal to Saudi embassy over Sh96m court award

Abdi won an employment dispute against the embassy on July 19, 2019, where the court awarded him USD 320,282 (Sh41 million) at the current exchange rate.

75-year-old man's appeal to Saudi embassy over Sh96m court award

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