Africa's anti-graft chiefs meet in Nairobi as EACC warns of sophisticated corruption networks

African anti-corruption leaders meeting in Nairobi have warned that graft networks are becoming more sophisticated and tech-driven, calling for stronger cross-border cooperation.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

JILK construction loses bid to halt Sh340bn EABL shares sale

Although the court left room for the underlying constitutional petition to be heard later, Justice Mutai found no link between JILK's complaint and the transaction it sought to freeze.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

Political aspirant Ngenga to pay couple Sh1 million after failed business deal

A Politician has suffered a blow after a Nairobi court ordered him to refund Sh1 million to a couple over a failed commercial arrangement, marking a setback to his political and business reputation.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

COFEK sues NSSF over enhanced contributions, seeks return to Sh200 deductions

COFEK has sued NSSF and the government, seeking to stop the enforcement of enhanced NSSF contribution rates and compel employers to revert to the previous Sh200 monthly deduction.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

COFEK moves to block six Finance Bill 2026 clauses over tax, privacy concerns

COFEK has filed a High Court petition seeking to suspend six clauses in the Finance Bill 2026, arguing they violate constitutional safeguards on taxation, privacy and public participation.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

Former Kaimosi University employee charged over fake degree, Sh6.3m fraud

A former Kaimosi Friends University employee has been charged with forging a master's degree certificate to secure employment.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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Safaricom ordered to pay innovator Sh1.4b over Mpesa Go copyright dispute

The High Court has ordered Safaricom to pay Sh1.4 billion in damages to an innovator for infringing copyright in the development of "Manage Child Account" and "Mpesa Go" products.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

Court awards Sh35.5m to victims of police brutality during 2023 Azimio protests

The High Court in Kisumu has awarded more than Sh35.5 million in compensation to 28 victims and families affected by police operations during the 2023 anti-government protests.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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No gun and no shooter identified in Rex Masai killing, IPOA tells court

The gun used to kill Rex Masai, the bullet that struck him and the spent cartridge were never recovered, IPOA investigator told a Nairobi court on Monday.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

Senator's husband charged over car ownership, cybercrime allegations

Christopher Munene, husband of Senator Tabitha Mutinda, has been charged in a Nairobi court over alleged forgery and cybercrime linked to a Toyota Prado ownership dispute.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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Court told Nairobi CEC Kerich is on 'official duty' abroad despite conviction for contempt

Controversy is surrounding the fate of Nairobi Finance CEC Charles Kerich after conflicting accounts emerged before the High Court over his whereabouts and employment status.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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Gachagua impeachment: Lawyers raise alarm over missing pages, Judges signatures

Lawyers have questioned the integrity of the High Court judgment in Gachagua’s impeachment case, citing missing pages and lack of judicial signatures.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

Courts put legal threshold of public participation in judgements on trial

The Gachagua impeachment ruling has reignited debate on public participation, fair hearing rights, and whether courts apply constitutional standards consistently.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

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Court Freezes Sh16.9 Million in Accounts of Suspended Nairobi Official Analoh and Wife

Court freezes Sh16.9m in accounts linked to a suspended Nairobi County official and his wife after EACC recovered Sh65m during a raid.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

Ex-City Hall employee fined Sh5m for using forged degree certificate

Ex-city hall employee has been sentenced to four years in jail or a fine of Sh5.04 million for using a forged University of Nairobi degree certificate to secure a job and siphon millions of shillings.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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Court freezes Analo, wife's accounts after EACC raid

The High Court has frozen bank accounts belonging to a suspended Nairobi City County official and his wife for six months.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

Court blocks Rology operations over health data compliance failures

In a landmark judgment, the court directed the government and health regulators to halt the firm's activities.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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Sifuna seeks to nullify ODM removal move

Senator Sifuna wants ODM’s decision removing him as Secretary General nullified, arguing it violated due process and tainted disciplinary proceedings.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

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Judge Recuses Herself From Case Involving Fugitive Jailed CEC Charles Kerich

Justice Roselyne Aburili recused herself from a petition challenging Charles Kerich’s eligibility to hold office after his contempt conviction.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

Inside Sifuna's fight to nullify ODM's removal

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to declare the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) resolution removing him as Secretary General unlawful.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

Laikipia county opposes Ebola facility cites school children risk, tourism collapse

The County Government of Laikipia has urged the High Court to block the establishment of an Ebola quarantine, monitoring, and treatment facility within the Kenya Air Force Base in Nanyuki.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

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From Mwenda Mbijiwe to Bongoko and Wamuyu: How probe gaps and State silence shroud missing persons cases

Five years after the disappearance of former air force officer and security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe, a court dismissed his family's habeas corpus application.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

Eric Omondi freed on Sh100,000 personal bond in traffic obstruction case

Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has been released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 after denying a charge of obstructing traffic during protests over rising fuel prices last month.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

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Court orders lawyer to repay Sh15.3m to widow, children

A senior advocate has suffered a major setback after the High Court ordered him to repay more than Sh15 million to the widow and children of a deceased client.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

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Court suspends NTSA instant fines, smart driving licence

Motorists have received a reprieve after the High Court temporarily suspended the implementation of NTSA's smart driving licence and automated traffic fines system.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

Judge gives Murkomen 14 days to respond to shoot to kill cases

The High Court has given Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen 14 days to respond to petitions seeking his removal over alleged shoot-to-kill remarks made during the 2025 Gen Z protests.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

165 parents sue Ambira High School over Sh33,000 students strike damage fees

A group of 165 parents of Grade 10 students at Ambira High School has moved to the High Court seeking orders to stop the school from charging each learner Sh33,000 as a condition for readmission

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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Sakaja faces jail over alleged plot to help Kerich dodge prison

Nairobi  Governor Johnson Sakaja is now staring at a civil jail term after a law firm accused him in court of aiding his Finance CEC Charles Kerich's alleged flight to Dubai

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

Judge orders NTSA to keep audit trail of instant fines

As motorists begin paying fines for minor traffic offences under the NTSA’s new instant penalty system, the rollout, launched on Monday, has been dragged to court.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

Court gives Mbadi, Wandayi 14 days to respond to fuel price case

The High Court has given Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi and Opiyo Wandayi 14 days to file their responses in a petition challenging the fuel price hike.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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Corruption suspects fined Sh198 million or face 75 years in jail

The magistrate ordered that all sentences run consecutively, meaning custodial terms will increase greatly if the fines are not paid.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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Why lobby group wants Basic Education PS Bitok sent home

Cofek has petitioned the PSC to remove Basic Education PS Julius Bitok over alleged passport irregularities, ghost learners fraud and school fire tragedies.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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Judge faults weak investigations but throws out Mbijiwe case

The court found that Mbijiwe's family, led by his mother, had failed to prove that he is or was in police custody.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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NSSF loses bid to revive higher deductions

The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling blocking enforcement of the NSSF Act, 2013, meaning Kenyan workers and employers will continue paying the lower Sh200 monthly contribution.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

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Blow to Bia Tosha as court rejects fresh bid to stop Sh300b EABL shares sale

Bia Tosha Distributors Limited has suffered a major setback after the court dismissed its second attempt to stop the sale of Sh300 billion EABL shares to Asahi Group Holdings.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

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Court rejects DPP bid to withdraw Sh356.7m theft case against businessman

A Nairobi court has rejected the DPP’s attempt to withdraw a Sh356.7 million theft case against businessman Honey Khatwani.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

Petition seeks to stop Sh1.8 billion Wajir road projects over alleged procurement flaws

A petition has been filed before the High Court seeking to stop the implementation of six road and drainage projects worth Sh1.8 billion in Wajir County.

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago

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Court halts Lang'ata affordable housing project, quashes NEMA licence

The Environment and Land Court has stopped construction of the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata, citing lack of public participation and environmental compliance.

By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago

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Supreme Court saves former Limuru MP Nyanja from Karen eviction

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the eviction of former Limuru MP George Njau Mbugua Nyanja and his wife from their Karen property.

By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago

High Court quashes Duale order to scrap MKU oral health degree

The High Court has overturned a directive by Health CS Aden Duale seeking to discontinue Mount Kenya University’s oral health degree programme.

By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago