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Jacob Ngetich And Benjamin Imende

Ruto fronts Raila for AU top job in secret handshake deal

The president wants the opposition leader to take up a continental position and keep him busy before 2027. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to lead Kenya's campaign for the AUC slot.

By 2 months ago

Ruto fronts Raila for AU top job in secret handshake deal

Light moments add fizz to BBI hearing

Light moments add fizz to BBI hearing

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 years ago

BBI was meant to help politicians get posts, parties tell top court in final submissions

BBI was meant to help politicians get posts, parties tell top court in final submissions

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 years ago

Do not sanitise illegal BBI Bill process, parties plead with court

Do not sanitise illegal BBI Bill process, parties plead with court

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 years ago

Light moments as lawyers seek to outdo each other in court

After a grueling session for parties supporting the BBI, it was time for the shoe to be on the other side as judges took over with questions...

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 years ago

Light moments as lawyers seek to outdo each other in court

Make or break as fight for soul of BBI returns to Supreme Court

Judges to rule on if President can start popular initiative to change law and if he can be sued.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 years ago

Make or break as fight for soul of BBI returns to Supreme Court

Court silences BBI reggae tune in a landmark 10-hour verdict

Justice Musinga gave the final verdict of the majority decision, with Justice Sichale being the only dissenting voice.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 years ago

Court silences BBI reggae tune in a landmark 10-hour verdict

Judges’ verdict on IEBC quorum puts 17 by-elections in jeopardy

Majority of the seven appellate judges found IEBC wasn’t properly constituted as it didn’t meet quorum threshold.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 years ago

Judges’ verdict on IEBC quorum puts 17 by-elections in jeopardy

BBI Appeal Judgement: The seven-judge bench and some landmark cases they have handled

Seven Court of Appeal judges will deliver a much-awaited judgment on the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 years ago

BBI Appeal Judgement: The seven-judge bench and some landmark cases they have handled

As BBI verdict comes, here's a reminder of the legal battle that led us to today

The Court of Appeal delivers its BBI judgment on the High Court decision today after a 48-day wait

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 years ago

As BBI verdict comes, here's a reminder of the legal battle that led us to today

BBI office files appeal, raises 16 key issues

'The judges failed to correctly state who can initiate a popular constitutional amendment process.'

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 years ago

BBI office files appeal, raises 16 key issues

BBI reggae stopped

The Building Bridges Initiative was yesterday dealt a major blow after a bench of five High Court judges stopped what would have been a fairy tale run

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 years ago

BBI reggae stopped

The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

High Court judges have analysed whether BBI referendum process conformed with the Constitution and whether it amounted to a popular initiative.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 years ago

The 17 issues at the heart of landmark ruling on BBI

Relief for Mwilu as court reverses orders barring her from her office

The High Court moved to forestall a crisis in the Judiciary by lifting an order that had been issued by the same court last Frida

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 3 years ago

Relief for Mwilu as court reverses orders barring her from her office

How Mwilu ouster will affect the courts

Legal experts have warned of a crisis in the Judiciary following the decision by a Meru court to suspend Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 3 years ago

How Mwilu ouster will affect the courts

Mwilu's shock ouster

Man files petition challenging the DCJ’s suitability to continue serving while facing a disciplinary case that is pending before the JSC.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 3 years ago

Mwilu's shock ouster

Maraga’s Tano Tena gift for Uhuru — AG

The State’s chief legal adviser says if House is dissolved, the president may get another five years in State House.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 3 years ago

Maraga’s Tano Tena gift for Uhuru — AG

Judiciary on trial as cash crisis hits hard

More than 15,000 cases were suspended yesterday after dozens of courts around the country shut down over crippling budget cuts.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 4 years ago

Judiciary on trial as cash crisis hits hard

Jacque Maribe, Jowie charged afresh with Monica’s murder

DPP could charge more people with Monica's murder as Maribe and Jowie charged afresh

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 5 years ago

Jacque Maribe, Jowie charged afresh with Monica’s murder

Fired investigator links EACC chief Halakhe Waqo to corrupt deals

But anti-graft boss fights off accusations contained in a suit filed at the Employment and Labour court.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 5 years ago

Fired investigator links EACC chief Halakhe Waqo to corrupt deals

NYS Scandal: What we know so far

Long day for 54 accused of defrauding National Youth Service.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 5 years ago

NYS Scandal: What we know so far

Killers of prominent people given hope of lesser sentence

On the night of July 14, 2005, Catholic Bishop Luigi Locatti was brutally murdered at the Isiolo Catholic Diocese compound.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

Killers of prominent people given hope of lesser sentence

IEBC followed the law, top judges say

The Supreme Court commended the electoral commission for a job well done despite the challenges encountered in the run up to October 26 repeat presidential election.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

IEBC followed the law, top judges say

Why apex court upheld President Kenyatta’s October 26 poll victory

Violence and low voter presence did not affect the legitimacy and credibility of the October 26 election re-run, the Supreme Court has said.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

Why apex court upheld President Kenyatta’s October 26 poll victory

How IEBC, Uhuru won big battle

Poll agency went beyond limits to protect its integrity as President’s legal team put forward water-tight response.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

How IEBC, Uhuru won big battle

Second presidential petition: Monday the D-Day

Whichever way the court rules, its decision will significantly affect the tempo and direction of Kenya’s politics

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

Second presidential petition: Monday the D-Day

Don't fear nullifying poll again, activists tell judges

Human rights activists Wednesday asked Supreme Court judges not to fear invalidating the presidential election a second time in three months.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

Don't fear nullifying poll again, activists tell judges

Uhuru tears into Mwau's poll petition

In a separate sworn statement, Head of State dismisses former Kilome MP's challenge to his victory in October 26 as 'hot air' and 'frivolous'.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

Uhuru tears into Mwau's poll petition

President Uhuru: Raila behind court poll petition

In a 24-page response to the petition by Njonjo Mue and Khalef Khalifa seeking to nullify his re-election, the President tears into the conduct of the two, branding them as “surrogates, agents, and mouth-pieces” of the National Super Alliance (NASA) and its leaders.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

President Uhuru: Raila behind court poll petition

New issues for determination in presidential election petitions

This is another crucial week when all eyes will again be trained on the Supreme Court where six judges, led by Justice David Maraga, are expected to decide Kenya’s political path.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

New issues for determination in presidential election petitions

Legal teams in overdrive as round two of battle begins

Outcome will either rubber-stamp Uhuru's win or Kenyans will have to go back to the ballot

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

Legal teams in overdrive as round two of battle begins

Why civil society leaders want Uhuru’s re-election nullified again

Two petitions challenging the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta have raised six major questions about validity of the October 26 repeat presidential election.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

Why civil society leaders want Uhuru’s re-election nullified again

Uhuru's victory left in the hands of Supreme Court once again

Former lawmaker has listed 14 key issues he wants the Supreme Court to determine within the next two weeks.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

Uhuru's victory left in the hands of Supreme Court once again

Showdown over Uhuru re-election heads back to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will once again be the theatre where the legal battle over the presidential election standoff between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga plays out.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

Showdown over Uhuru re-election heads back to Supreme Court

Poll standoff: Burning questions answered

Experts respond to Kenyans’ queries after NASA’s withdrawal from repeat presidential election

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

Poll standoff: Burning questions answered

How the IEBC failed Kenya

The Supreme Court did not find any criminal culpability against individual IEBC officials.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

How the IEBC failed Kenya

Supreme Court verdict takes Kenyans back to ballot

Kenya is now preparing for another grueling presidential election in 60 days after the Supreme Court annulled President Uhuru Kenyatta re-election, citing massive irregularities and non-compliance with the Constitution.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

Supreme Court verdict takes Kenyans back to ballot

Judgement Day: Supreme Court delivers verdict on Raila petition

Seven Supreme Court judges decide whether to uphold President Uhuru Kenyatta’s re-election or order a fresh election within 60 days.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

Judgement Day: Supreme Court delivers verdict on Raila petition

Audit of IEBC servers reveals some discrepancies

An audit of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission servers discovered some discrepancies despite the limited access given to independent ICT experts.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

Audit of IEBC servers reveals some discrepancies

NASA dismisses IEBC and Jubilee replies to petition

All petitioners and respondents have finalised their submissions at the Supreme Court, waiting for the ruling on Friday

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

NASA dismisses IEBC and Jubilee replies to petition

Details of Uhuru’s case against Raila

President Uhuru Kenyatta has given a detailed response to Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s claims of electoral irregularities in the Supreme Court petition challenging his victory.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 6 years ago

Details of Uhuru’s case against Raila

Justice Isaac Lenaola appointed to Supreme Court

The 49-year-old judge beat a pool of senior judges from the Court of Appeal who had applied for the position to replace retired judge Philip Tunoi.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 7 years ago

Justice Isaac Lenaola appointed to Supreme Court

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