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Privatisation Act 2025 is constitutional, High Court rules

Judge says petitioners failed to discharge the burden of proving a constitutional violation, and thus, the Privatisation Act 2025 is hereby declared constitutional and valid in its entirety.

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Win for Ruto as High Court okays privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company

The High Court has cleared the way for the government to proceed with the privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company, dismissing petitions that sought to block the sale of the state corporation.

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Why AG is seeking to lift orders blocking prosecution of sons of Karugu, lawyers over Will forgery

The suspects, the state says, manipulated key documents, including a last will and a trust deed, in an attempt to disinherit Karugu’s children from his multi-billion-shilling estate.

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Boy, 12, takes witness stand in mother's fatal stabbing case

A 12-year-old boy testified in Nairobi High Court that he witnessed his stepfather fatally stab his mother outside their Kasarani home.

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Activist Mwagodi freed on Sh0.5 million bond

As conditions of his release, he was directed to report to DCI headquarters as and when required by the investigating officer, and surrender his passport and all travel documents to the court.

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Waititu's bail terms reduced to Sh20 million from Sh53.5 million

The judge directed that the former governor execute a cash bail of Sh20 million or, in the alternative, provide two sureties with property security worth not less than Sh30 million each.

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Why DPP is opposing Waitutu's bid to lower bail terms

The Director of Public Prosecutions on Monday opposed a fresh bid by jailed former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu seeking to lower his Sh53 million cash bail.

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Petitioners reject CS Mbadi's bid to lift Infrastructure Fund court orders

Four petitioners led by Magare Gikenyi have urged the High Court to reject an attempt by Treasury CSJohn Mbadi to lift orders stopping the establishment of the Sh5 trillion Infrastructure Fund.

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Labour court halts Kenya Aviation workers union strike scheduled for Monday

Kenyans and Kenya’s aviation sector received a major reprieve on Friday after the Labour Court blocked a planned strike by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union 

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Why court has blocked sole claim to Justice Majanja's Sh22M insurance funds

The High Court has ruled that the late David Majanja’s Sh22 million insurance and employment benefits must be administered as part of his intestate estate.

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Judge recuses herself in Sh3 billion Kenya Breweries commercial dispute

High Court Judge Freda Mugambi has recused herself from a petition by Kenya Breweries Limited seeking to terminate Sh3 billion arbitration proceedings against JILK Construction Company Limited.

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Of a used condom, blood-stained towel and knife: Inside Scarlet Wahu's deadly scuffle

From an Airbnb booking to an emergency hospital visit, prosecutors trace a trail of blood, DNA and suspicious movements in their bid to secure a murder conviction.

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Kenya Kwanza share deal exposed in filing

New details filed in court reveal how Kenya Kwanza’s political shareholding arrangement fueled the feud between former DP Gachagua and President Ruto, leading to his removal from office.

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DPP wants former AG Karugu's son, two lawyers and pastor behind bars over forged Will

The DPP has urged the High Court to allow the prosecution of six suspects, including Karugu’s son, two lawyers, and a pastor, accused of forging the will of the late.

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Court stops Edwin Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general

Political Parties Disputes Tribunal temporarily stops removal of Edwin Sifuna as ODM Secretary-General; matter to be mentioned on February 26.

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EACC goes after Kaberia, Mwendwa over Sh330m in CHAN stadium scam

EACC to Recover Sh330M from Former Sports PS Kaberia, Ex-FKF Boss Mwendwa in 2018 CHAN Stadium Scam Shorten for a punchy headline. Two options

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High Court schedules Gachagua impeachment cases hearings for April

A three-judge High Court bench on Tuesday fixed hearing dates for over 40 consolidated petitions challenging the impeachment and removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

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Petition filed seeking to bar use of State House for political activities

Advocate Monica Muthoni Ndung’u files a petition to bar the use of State House for political activities.

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Environment Court declares Eastleigh sewer public infrastructure

A decades-old sewer line serving multiple properties along Muratina Street in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area has been declared public infrastructure by the Environment and Land Court.

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Appellate court halts eviction of families from ex-spymaster's land

More than 1,000 families who purchased land from the estate of the late intelligence chief James Kanyotu have received a major reprieve after the Court of Appeal halted their eviction.

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Court denies bail to officer charged with murder of Nairobi mask vendor Boniface Kariuki

The High Court has declined to release police officer Klinzy Baraza, who is charged with the killing of mask vendor Boniface Kariuki during demonstrations, on bail pending his murder trial.

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Faith Odhiambo: Two years of bold leadership at LSK

Faith Odhiambo brought a different energy: collaborative yet assertive, unifying yet uncompromising on constitutional principles.

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Win for MPs as Court of Appeal legalises NG-CDF Act

The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling that declared the NG-CDF Act unconstitutional, allowing the popular constituency development fund to continue operations.

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Court halts Nairobi Hospital AGM over Sh9.1 billion dispute

The High Court has stopped the Nairobi Hospital’s Annual General Meeting slated for Friday over alleged Sh9.1 billion financial mismanagement and a deepening leadership crisis

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Mbadi now admits Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund is privately owned

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has confirmed that the National Infrastructure Fund isn't a public fund at all.

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Businessman Pius Mbugua wanted over Sh4 million legal fees debt

The Environment and Lands Court has issued a warrant of arrest against billionaire Pius Mbugua Ngugi for failure to pay Sh4 million in legal fees to his former lawyers.

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Why Omtatah wants Nairobi Hospital's AGM stopped

Petition claims funds unaccounted, alleging serious financial mismanagement.

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From hope to shattered dreams: Inside Sh72.8m Kazi Majuu scam

What began as a government-backed promise to lift Kenyan youth into overseas employment has unravelled into a criminal investigation over the alleged loss of Sh72.8 million.

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Nyeri trader blocked from introducing new evidence in hospital negligence case

For more than 20 years, Nyeri businessman Cyrus Kanyi’s life has revolved around hospital corridors and courtrooms

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Katiba Institutes opposes bid by Ruto's advisors to return to office

Katiba Institute opposes bid to allow presidential advisors to return to work for 180 days after court nullifies appointments.

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Win for Nonini as High Court upholds Sh4 million award

Justice Linus Kassan found that Nonini's copyright had been infringed and maintained the damages awarded by the lower court against electronics company Synix.  

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Lawyer sues state over failure to curb boda boda lawlessness

Hours after matatu operators withdrew services on Monday over boda boda chaos, a petition was filed before the High Court challenging the State’s failure to regulate their operations.

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Why Ruto's bloated team of advisers has lost bid to resume office for six months

The High Court blocked 21 of Ruto's former advisers, including David Ndii and Harriet Chigai, from resuming office for six months.

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NYS scandal: Court extends orders stopping Sh6.2b payments to ghost suppliers linked to Gethi

The court gave Gethi, his six companies and several NYS officials who did not attend court seven days to file their responses to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission lawsuit.

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Court withdraws hate speech case against MP Salasya after public apology

MP Peter Salasya is now a free man after a Nairobi court on Monday allowed the withdrawal of his hate speech case.

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From procedural shortcuts to executive overreach, why Ruto is facing Judiciary backlash

Repeatedly, the judiciary has struck at the heart of President William Ruto’s multi-billion-shilling manifesto projects, forcing the administration back to the drawing board

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Court halts transfer of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County

President Ruto has suffered another setback after the High Court suspended the controversial transfer of management functions of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County Government.

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Why 'widow' lost claim in Nyachae's Sh2b estate dispute

A Family Court ruled that a woman who claimed to be the widow of the late politician Simeon Nyachae, was never married to him and that her sons had no legal or moral claim to his estate.

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Supreme Court declines to suspend Gachagua's impeachment cases

The Supreme Court has dealt a blow to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after dismissing his application to suspend over 40 High Court cases challenging his impeachment.

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Court halts Kuscco asset auction over sh108 million debt dispute

Justice Linus Kassan granted a 30-day stay of execution, preventing auctioneers from selling off Kuscco's motor vehicles and office equipment while the cooperative appeals a Dec 2025 tribunal ruling.

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