Court declines to hold state to account for banditry, floods
The Ilchamus accused the government of turning a blind eye to disasters that could render their community extinct
By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago
Court declines to hold state to account for banditry, floods
Watch your child's teeth this festive season
The festive season is here and it comes with its treats, especially for children who enjoy every single drop of soft drinks, sweets, cakes and all sorts of sugary snacks.
By Kamau Muthoni, Rose Mukonyo 2 months ago
Watch your child's teeth this festive season
Treasury gazettes new eCitizen fees amid court battle
Any government service that costs Sh199 and below will cost you Sh5 service fee. Transactions costing Sh500 to Sh699 will cost Sh25 while anything above Sh1,000 will cost Sh50.
By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago
Treasury gazettes new eCitizen fees amid court battle
Court awards Kibigori IDPs Sh55 million for land rights violation
The High Court has awarded internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Kibigori Plantations Settlement Scheme, Muhoroni, Sh55 million.
By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago
Court awards Kibigori IDPs Sh55 million for land rights violation
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JSS case reveals teachers' pain, concerns over quality of CBC
Some teachers were forced to teach subjects they were not qualified for, according to court documents. Education CS accused of using children as guinea pigs to test if CBC is working.
By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago
JSS case reveals teachers' pain, concerns over quality of CBC
Sakaja barred from interfering with former AG widow's property
The Environment and Planning Court has barred Nairobi Governor Nairobi Johnson Sakaja from interfering or invading a prime property on Four Ways Junction, Kiambu Road.
By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago
Sakaja barred from interfering with former AG widow's property
Mama Ngina, Criticos sue lands registrar over 2624 acres land title
Mama Ngina Kenyatta and former Member of Parliament Basil Criticos want court to force the registrar of lands to release title of 2624 acres property they jointly own in Taveta.
By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago
Mama Ngina, Criticos sue lands registrar over 2624 acres land title
Court orders Koinange kin to share wealth to end 42-year row
Former Cabinet minister whose wealth was estimated at Sh30 billion died without a will. CJ, who heard the case described the long-drawn court battles as 'theatre of the absurd'.
By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago
Court orders Koinange kin to share wealth to end 42-year row
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Sh1 billion gold scam suspect wanted to evade charges, officer tells court
A policeman told the court that officers busted a gold scam suspect after a tip-off from Tunisia that its national was coming to Kenya to buy gold from a known swindler.
By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago
Sh1 billion gold scam suspect wanted to evade charges, officer tells court
Kibaki family, two others given more time to end dispute
Former President Mwai Kibaki's family and two people claiming to be his children have been granted more time to negotiate for a settlement in a succession case.
By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago
Kibaki family, two others given more time to end dispute
NGO loses bid to gag media in case with sacked employee
Justice Ndolo was of the view that the huge amount of money would hamper Tounkara's right to access justice.
By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago
NGO loses bid to gag media in case with sacked employee
Judge declines Njeri's prayer to close oil ownership dispute file
The High Court has declined to close the Sh17 billion oil battle pitting businesswoman Anne Njeri against Galana Energies Limited, KPA and Kenya Revenue Authority.
By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago
Judge declines Njeri's prayer to close oil ownership dispute file
Uhuru's son, govt in talks to end guns license dispute
His lawyer Fred Ngatia asked the court to allow his client come to court next year on January 31 for a mention on if the issue will have been resolved.
By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago
Uhuru's son, govt in talks to end guns license dispute
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Former governor's son, estranged wife battle over child custody
The man wants his three children to be with him and their grandmother for Christmas festivities. But woman says two minors need special care and thus should not go with their father.
By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago
Former governor's son, estranged wife battle over child custody
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Miscarriage puzzle, missing HIV drugs and brutality in police cells
Jane was charged with an abortion she knew nothing about but was acquitted after six years. She is now seeking compensation for illegal arrest, trumped-up charges and ill-treatment.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Miscarriage puzzle, missing HIV drugs and brutality in police cells
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Court of Appeal advocates for maximum 30 years in jail instead of life sentence
The court has for the second time waded into the legality of life sentence in Kenya. Debate on outlawing killing prisoners or jailing them for life is slowly gaining momentum.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Court of Appeal advocates for maximum 30 years in jail instead of life sentence
Bill seeks changes to capital offences punishment
The Judiciary has handed two Bills to Parliament, seeking to revise the sentences given to capital offenders.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Bill seeks changes to capital offences punishment
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I'm being persecuted over Telkom: Nyakang'o
Dr Nyakang'o said the criminal charges against her in Mombasa and the EACC's recommendation that she be charged are part of a wider scheme to remove her from office.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
I'm being persecuted over Telkom: Nyakang'o
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Freedom for Rotich exposes state agencies
In July 2019, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) promised fire as he ordered Mr Rotich's arrest over the multi-billion shillings scandal.
By Kamau Muthoni and Collins Kweyu 3 months ago
Freedom for Rotich exposes state agencies
Mandago in court over Finland saga
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has moved to court to challenge looming fresh charges over Sh1.1 billion Finland Education Program scandal.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Mandago in court over Finland saga
Jaque Maribe, ex-lover Jowie Irungu to know fate next year
Journalist Jaque Maribe and ex-fiance Joseph Irungu's murder case judgement pushed to Jan 26; they are accused of killing Monica Kimani in 2018.
By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Jaque Maribe, ex-lover Jowie Irungu to know fate next year
Court halts hearing in war for a piece of Deloitte
Appellate judges Sankale ole Kantai, Francis Tuiyott and Paul Gachoka unanimously agreed that if the case before the commercial court proceeds, it would jeopardise the arbitration process.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Court halts hearing in war for a piece of Deloitte
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Senate stokes sibling rivalry with lower House over the Finance Act
Senators takes back to court the question on concurrence before debating Bill. The two Houses are also involved in a similar battle before the Supreme Court.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Senate stokes sibling rivalry with lower House over the Finance Act
Labour court voids Nakhumicha's appointment of 58 senior officials
Employment and Labour Relations Court says Nakhumicha usurped PSC powers. Judge also directs the government to recruit a substantive Director General for Health.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Labour court voids Nakhumicha's appointment of 58 senior officials
Opposition sues Wetang'ula for 'favouring' Sabina
Azimio sues National Assembly speaker Moses Wetang'ula for allegedly giving Sabina Chege special treatment, claim whips of constituent parties have not been given offices.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Opposition sues Wetang'ula for 'favouring' Sabina
Kituo cha Sheria sues EPRA for retaining fuel cost above Sh200
The current pump price for Petrol is Sh 217.36 while EPRA capped the retail price for Diesel and Kerosene at Sh 203.47 and Sh 203.06 respectively.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Kituo cha Sheria sues EPRA for retaining fuel cost above Sh200
Gor Mahia wins court appeal against ex-player
At the heart of the case was an employment battle between Miheso and Gor Mahia. Miheso was employed by the club sometime in 2019.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Gor Mahia wins court appeal against ex-player
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Inside story of wealthy Kenyan in US court over plot to kill his wife
There are claims banker asked an Uber driver to secure him a "hitman" to kill his wife before motorist blew the lid. Differences between Mwithiga and his wife started in Kenya.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Inside story of wealthy Kenyan in US court over plot to kill his wife
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Madzayo suit threatens to open eCitizen's 'can of worms'
Senator aggrieved after being made to pay Sh300 for his children to enter Fort Jesus museum. He says he discovered the platform is a wholly owned government domain and portal.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Madzayo suit threatens to open eCitizen's 'can of worms'
Court dismisses man's plea for a second DNA to confirm paternity
Man said he learnt immediately after their separation that his ex-wife was pregnant. However, the court found that the child was born two years after the separation.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Court dismisses man's plea for a second DNA to confirm paternity
Former AG's daughter bags award as Kenya's top Arbitrator
Former Attorney General Prof. Githu Muigai's daughter was among the winners feted by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) for an exemplary job this year in its gala held on Friday.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Former AG's daughter bags award as Kenya's top Arbitrator
Wife of banker facing charges before US court accuses Kenya police, civil society of failing to help her
She said she left Kenya in August last year after Mwithiga's cousin reportedly told her her life and those of her two children were in danger.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Wife of banker facing charges before US court accuses Kenya police, civil society of failing to help her
Reprieve for Controller of Budget as High Court halts criminal trial
In the case, the judge heard that the Kenya Kwanza regime wants to either kick her out of office or silence her using trumped-up charges.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Reprieve for Controller of Budget as High Court halts criminal trial
Court quashes malice charges against woman
Justice Mulwa was of the view that the dispute could have been resolved through an alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Court quashes malice charges against woman
Bank to pay client Sh1m for failed transactions
High Court has ordered Stanbic Bank to pay its client Sh1 million following a botched purchase after her ATM card indicated that she had no money.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Bank to pay client Sh1m for failed transactions
MP asks court to halt Nyakang'o case, cites political witch-hunt
According to him, the charges by the State revolve around allegations claimed to have happened in 2016.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
MP asks court to halt Nyakang'o case, cites political witch-hunt
Judges sue SRC over medical cover, travel allowance
Judges lament that despite being glued to computers all day while hearing virtual court sessions, SRC had slashed their optical cover by close to Sh130,000.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Judges sue SRC over medical cover, travel allowance
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Raila, Ruto lock horns over Sh6 billion political party's fund
Raila, through the ODM party, asked the High Court to suspend the implementation of the supplementary budget following a Sh1.2 billion cut of the political party entitlement.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Raila, Ruto lock horns over Sh6 billion political party's fund
Case on Controller of Budget is witch hunt, MP tells court
Justice Lawrence Mugambi heard that the Kenya Kwanza regime wants to either kick her out of office or silence her using trumped up charges.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Case on Controller of Budget is witch hunt, MP tells court
Judges sue SRC over optical cover, travel allowance cuts
Judges are embroiled in a legal battle with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) over the decision to slash optical cover and travel allowances.
By Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Judges sue SRC over optical cover, travel allowance cuts
Inside Kalonzo's charm offensive in Mt Kenya
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