Appointment of Dr Richard Lesiyampe as KNH boss challenged

A Nairobi lawyer has moved to the High Court challenging the appointment and continued occupation of the office of Kenyatta National Hospital CEO by Richard Lesiyampe Leserian.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Supreme Court halts recovery of Sh1.5bn in Ruaraka land compensation case

The EACC had moved to recover the Sh1.5 billion after the Court of Appeal decision.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago

Treasury officials, business owners charged over Sh1.57bn PROFIT fraud

Eleven suspects, including Treasury officials and business owners, have denied 121 charges linked to the alleged diversion and laundering of Sh1.57 billion from the IFAD-funded PROFIT programme.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

Court grants bail to 11 suspects in Sh1.57bn PROFIT fraud case

A Nairobi court has freed 11 suspects, including senior Treasury officials and business owners charged over an alleged Sh1.57 billion PROFIT programme fraud.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Obado, co-convicts back in court as Sharon murder sentencing looms

Convicted former Migori Governor Zachariah Okoth Obado and his two former aides will return to the Milimani High Court today for a virtual mention.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

Ex-PC loses bid to stop magistrate from hearing Sh1.3bn land fraud case

Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi has suffered a major setback in his bid to stop the trial magistrate from continuing to hear the Sh1.3 billion land fraud case.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

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Sh1.57bn fraud to MCAs' fake trip: EACC uncovers fresh corruption scandals

The revelations are contained in EACC’s Second Quarterly Report published in the Kenya Gazette on July 31, 2026, detailing 43 files investigated between April 1 and June 30, 2026

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

Court frees Makueni MCA Wambua on Sh200,000 cash bail over cyber harassment charge

Makueni nominated MCA Urbanus Kyalo Wambua who is accused of posting inciting remarks on his TikTok account was on Thursday released by a Nairobi court

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

Court issues warrant for arrest of TikToker over Sh500,000 extortion case

A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against TikToker Joseph Gitonga Kihanya, alias Gitonga Archives, after he failed to appear for a hearing in a Sh500,000 extortion case.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

NTSA and DG Kondiwa sued for contempt over defying orders on instant fines system rollout

NTSA boss Nashon Odhiambo risk being in High Court over alleged continuous disobedience of orders suspending the authority's automated fines system.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Lobby group challenges Kenya Railways boss Mainga's stay in office

Petitioner argues that Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga's second term expired on or about February 2, 2026, but he has continued to occupy the office.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

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Court detains officer, rider and driver linked to Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder

Three suspects in Dr Victoria Mutiso’s murder will remain in custody for 30 days as detectives pursue more suspects, firearms and forensic evidence.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga barred from office

Employment court blocks Philip Mainga from exercising powers as Kenya Railways MD and CEO.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

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Ex-Auditor-General Deputy Director charged with forging degree to earn Sh28.4M

Former Deputy Director at the Office of the Auditor-General has been charged with Forging Degree to Secure Job and Sh28.4 Million Salaries

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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Court Detains City Lawyer Over Alleged Sh35.7 Million Fake Gold Scam Pending Bail Ruling

A city advocate Alphonce Collins Odoyo Osewe spent the night in custody after he was charged yesterday with multiple counts of allegedly defrauding foreign investors of more than Sh35.7 million

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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Drama as Kaguchia disappears from court only to reappear under police escort

It was a day of drama as Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was presented in court yesterday over alleged offensive and inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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Court rejects DPP bid to overturn the acquittal of businessman Brian Yongo

DPP has suffered a major blow after the High Court rejected its bid to overturn the acquittal of city businessman Brian Yongo Otuba over a Sh4 million forgery and fraud case.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

DPP urges court to dismiss Kaguchia's bid to block prosecution, says charges are lawful

DPP has urged the Milimani Court to dismiss preliminary objections raised by Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia seeking to halt plea-taking on a charge of offensive conduct.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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High Court halts prosecution of 18 in collapsed South C building case

High Court halted the prosecution of Nairobi planning officers, shifting focus to who should bear legal responsibility for the Manzil Towers collapse.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

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Court detains mother and son for 21 days in Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder probe

 A Nairobi court has ordered prime suspects Rose Mbithe and her son Chris Mulwa to remain in custody for 21 days as detectives continue investigations into the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

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Land feud, chain of events leading to Mutiso's death

A bitter land dispute, alleged death threats, an earlier attempted shooting and the alleged movement of the slain psychologist’s vehicle emerged in Mutiso’s murder.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia arraigned over alleged inciting remarks

Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was on Tuesday arraigned before the Milimani Law Courts over alleged inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

High Court halts LSK boycott against CJ Koome, targeted judges

The High Court has issued interim orders suspending the LSK's nationwide boycott of Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and other targeted judges.

By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago

EACC recovers Sh55m property from ex-magistrate

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday recovered a Sh 55 million government house in upmarket Kizingo, Mombasa.

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

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City lawyer, presidential aspirant mother linked to Dr Mutiso murder

Fresh details emerged in court yesterday linking a city lawyer and his presidential aspirant mother to the murder of psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso.

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago

Court declines to suspend LSK boycott

The court instead deferred the matter to Monday, August 3, 2026 for mention and further directions.

By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago

DCI seeks detention of suspects in Dr Mutiso killing

 Two suspects linked to the murder of prominent psychologist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso have been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts.

By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago

Tiktoker Mauti changes plea, freed on bail in case involving Ruto's children

Mauti, who had initially pleaded guilty to the charge on Thursday, changed his plea after his lawyer Cliff Ombeta applied for the matter to be reopened and for the charge to be read again.

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago

TikToker charged over video threatening Ruto's children pleads guilty

A man has pleaded guilty to charges of offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace after he posted a video threatening to kill and defile President William Ruto's children.

By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago

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EACC Arrests Seven Nakuru County Officials Over Sh120 Million Fraud

EACC has arrested seven current and former senior Nakuru County officials over an alleged conflict of interest and procurement fraud involving county contracts worth Sh120 Million.

By Nancy Gitonga 23 days ago

EACC arrests NG-CDF officials over alleged Sh4.8m Igembe North transformers scam

EACC said the arrests were carried out after investigations linked the suspects to the alleged misappropriation of the funds.

By Nancy Gitonga 24 days ago

Sakaja appears in court over failure to appoint Nairobi County secretary

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared before the Milimani High Court today to answer contempt of court proceedings over his alleged failure to appoint a substantive County Secretary

By Nancy Gitonga 23 days ago

Kalombote pleads not guilty to murder of KNH patient

Murder suspect Kennedy Kalombote has pleaded not guilty at Kibera High Court following alleged murder of a patient at Kenyatta National Hospital.

By Nancy Gitonga 24 days ago

High Court declares shisha ban unconstitutional

The High Court has lifted the shisha ban, effectively stopping the government from relying on regulations that had long ceased to have legal effect.

By Nancy Gitonga 25 days ago

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Why Rally driver Maxine Wahome has been set free

Rally driver Maxine Mirigo Wahome has been acquitted of the murder of rally driver Asad Khan after the High Court ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case.

By Nancy Gitonga 25 days ago

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'We thought it was firewood': Officer tells court in murder of State House guard case

A State House police officer has told the High Court that the man accused of killing a presidential guard with a bow and arrow appeared intent on targeting security officers.

By Nancy Gitonga 26 days ago

Lawyer seeks orders to suspend court boycott

Advocate Adrian Kamotho argues that the Law Society of Kenya's court boycott is unconstitutional, undermines judicial independence and denies litigants access to justice.

By Nancy Gitonga 25 days ago

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From five calls, Sh30,000 abortion cash and a cover-up case: How Obado was nailed

5 calls to a trusted aide, an alleged Sh30,000 abortion payment, secret meetings with a journalist, a Sh3.5 million counter-offer and a desperate bid to suppress an illicit affair

By Nancy Gitonga 28 days ago

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Obado convicted; court rules Sharon murdered to protect political power

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused have been convicted of murdering Sharon Otieno and her unborn child after the court found an eight-year trail of circumstantial evidence.

By Nancy Gitonga 29 days ago

'My lord, I was not aware': IG Kanja pledges compliance in Gatoto School standoff

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has told the High Court he only became aware of orders directing the restoration of Gatoto Community Primary School to its management on Thursday.

By Nancy Gitonga 29 days ago