Manyora freed on sh2m bond over Sh516,000 Nairobi Hospital tender fraud

Former Nairobi Hospital board chair Herman Manyora has been freed on a Sh2 million personal bond by a Nairobi court after denying a Sh516,000 hospital tender fraud charge.

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Why court has rejected DCI's bid to search Tuju's Karen

The DCI had sought search and seizure orders to retrieve CCTV footage believed to be linked to the circumstances surrounding Tuju’s disappearance.

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Arrest warrant issued against ex-Java CEO over Sh7.9m fraud case

A Nairobi court has issued an arrest warrant for former Java House CEO Derrick Cornelius Van Houten after he failed to appear in a Sh7.9 million fraud case.

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Tuju seeks court orders to block arrest, grant bail, remove bedside police

Raphael Tuju has moved to the High Court seeking anticipatory bail, to block his arrest, and to have police removed from his hospital bedside ahead of a planned prosecution.

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Blogger accused of defaming MP Mulyungi hit with arrest warrant

A Nairobi court has issued an arrest warrant for blogger Kitovoto Mutinda over nine counts of allegedly defaming Mwingi Central MP Gideon Mulyungi.

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Why Court has suspended Kibagendi's parliamentary ban

In a ruling delivered virtually on March 19, 2026, Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued conservatory orders that effectively nullify Speaker Wetang'ula's February 17 resolution.

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SHIF rollout unconstitutional, court rules

Justice Bahati Mwamuye declined to shut the system down, instead ordering the government to fix the identified gaps within 90 days under direct court supervision.

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Court okays auction of Chase Bank property over Sh1.3 billion debt

The Court of Appeal has given Equity Bank Kenya a green light to auction the former Chase Bank headquarters.

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Why lobby group wants Infrastructure Act blocked

Katiba Institute argues that the Act was enacted by the National Assembly without involving the Senate.

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Sharon Otieno murder: Okoth Obado to know fate in May

The court has set May 29, 2026, as the judgment date in the murder trial of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his co-accused over the killing of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno.

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Nairobi Hospital bosses' seven-hour ordeal at Milimani Law Courts

Tension hovered at Milimani Law Courts on Monday for seven hours as Dr Job Obwaka — sat locked in the back of a police car, as his lawyers fought inside the courtroom to free him.

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Why Karugu's daughter is seeking to join forgery case over multi-billion estate Will

Nyambura told the court she has a direct and personal stake in the proceedings, describing herself as a victim of the alleged fraud perpetrated by the petitioners.

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Seven charged for allegedly defrauding a Swedish national of Sh60m inside Ruto's office

The seven accused persons claimed to be capable of arranging high-level government meetings.

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From secret affair to murder charge: Obado's long trial over Sharon death

For six years, courtroom 4 at Milimani Law Courts has been the stage for a legal battle that has consumed careers and left a family broken.

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Nairobi Hospital board chairman to be arraigned over member register falsification

The Board Chairman of The Nairobi Hospital Dr Job Lukuru Obwaka, and the hospital’s Vice-Chairman and lawyer, Samson Kinyanjui, arrived at Milimani Law Courts on Monday

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'Sharon was pregnant with my child but I had no reason to eliminate her'

In April 2025, former Migori Governor Obado stood up, took the oath, and gave his sworn defence before Justice Cecilia Githua at the Milimani High Court.

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Court releases four Nairobi Hospital board officials on Sh5m bond each

Four directors linked to the management of The Nairobi Hospital have been released on bond after denying criminal charges related to alleged conflict of interest over the loss of Sh 8 million

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Why Muchai murder suspects are staring at life imprisonment

Four gang members convicted of robberies linked to the killing of Kabete MP George Muchai now face life imprisonment after a Nairobi court found them guilty of robbery with violence.

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My removal from office illegal, Sifuna tells tribunal

The ODM party and its Secretary General Edwin Sifuna on Thursday clashed before the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal.

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ODM planned NDC faces new hurdle

An ODM member has written to the party leadership demanding that the party address at least six serious legal concerns within three days.

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George Muchai murder: Six suspects convicted as case nears end

The convicts were part of a gang that police say terrorised Nairobi and Kiambu counties the night before Muchai’s death.

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High Court suspends NTSA's automated traffic fines system

The High Court barred NTSA from enforcing traffic penalties pending the hearing of a petition challenging the system filed by Lawyer Shadrack Wambui

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Tribunal sets date for ruling on Sifuna's ouster as ODM SG

Sifuna's lawyer argued that ODM invoked what he described as the doctrine of ostrich equivocation in attempting to remove Sifuna as SG.

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ODM defends Sifuna's ouster as secretary general, cites indiscipline

ODM told the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal that the party had a solid and lawful basis for removing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General.

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Judge extends orders barring Wamatangi arrest over corruption claims

The High Court has extended interim orders barring the Inspector General of Police, the EACC, and the DPP from arresting or prosecuting Governor Kimani Wamatangi over corruption allegations.

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Court sets hearing date for city mask seller murder case

The High Court has the date for the hearing of the murder case against Police Constable Klinzy Baraza, who is accused of fatally shooting mask vendor Boniface Kariuki during protests.

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Ruto wins as court lifts orders blocking establishment of Sh5 trillion Infrastructure Fund

The orders had been issued in petitions filed by COFEK and a group of petitioners led by Dr Magare Gikenyi, challenging the legality and structure of the proposed multi-billion-shilling fund.

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High Court lifts orders blocking construction of Sh11.5 billion Riruta-Ngong railway

Senator Okiya Omtatah, alongside two other activists, sought to block the Riruta-Ngong project and restrain the government from disbursing funds from the Railway Development Levy Fund.

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'Mr lies': CS Mbadi admits he misled MPs over Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund

John Mbadi admitted in court that he misled MPs regarding the controversial Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.

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Court revokes permits to set up golf range, restaurant in Ngong Road Forest

The Environment and Land Court has declared that the government unlawfully approved the establishment of a private golf range and luxury restaurant inside Ngong Road Forest.

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Reprieve for traders as court halts Gikomba market demolition

Gikomba market traders and Nairobi River bank residents on Wednesday got a major reprieve after the High Court stopped the planned demolition of their homes and business premises.

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DPP approves charges against prosecutor over Sh30,000 bribery claims

DPP Renson Ingonga on Wednesday approved three bribery counts against a senior state prosecutor who allegedly demanded money to drop a criminal case against a suspect.

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Man in court for allegedly sharing newspapers via WhatsApp

A middle-aged man has been charged before the Milimani Law Courts over the alleged illegal distribution and sale of pirated digital newspapers through WhatsApp.

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Court Summons three Wajir County officials for Contempt in Sh4.9 million supplier debt

The High Court in Garissa has issued a summons against three senior Wajir County Government officials to appear before the court

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Why Appeals Court has slammed brakes on IG's powers on police recruitment, promotions

The Appeals Court stayed an earlier decision of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) pending the hearing and determination of an appeal lodged by the Law Society of Kenya.

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KMPDC officer charged over Sh30 million SHA fraud scheme, freed on Sh8 million bond

An officer at the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council was charged over an alleged Sh30 million fraud linked to the Social Health Authority and freed on Sh8 million bond.

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Apex court judges challenge petitions seeking their ouster

Chief Justice Martha Koome and Deputy Philomena Mwilu have asked the High Court to dismiss petitions to the Judicial Service Commission seeking their removal over alleged misconduct and bias.

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ODM eats humble pie, backs down to tribunal's orders protecting Sifuna

The ODM party on Thursday backed down in its resolve to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as party secretary general, with its legal team consenting to orders blocking the ouster.

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Court dismisses Sarah Wairimu's bid to nullify Cohen murder trial over alleged bias

Sarah Wairimu, widow of slain Dutch businessman Tob Cohen, suffered a major blow on Thursday after the Kibera High Court rejected her bid to nullify her ongoing murder trial.

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Why State is eyeing fresh airport deal with Adani

The Kenyan government is reportedly considering a new multi-billion deal with Adani Group for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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