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DPP, EACC, AG urge High Court to strike out magistrate's bid to block arrest over Sh150,000 bribe saga

DPP, AG and EACC have urged the High Court to strike out a case filed by Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua, who seeks to block arrest and prosecution over Sh 150,000 bribe saga.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 days ago

CS sued in bid to kick out Railways boss, audit SGR contracts

A court battle is brewing over Kenya Railways operations and the corporation’s Managing Director Phillip Mainga's reign.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 day ago

Legal tug-of-war as 2007 sexual violence survivors plead for Justice before Supreme Court

The 2007-2008 post-election sexual violence victims clashed with the government for failure to compensate them and prosecute the perpetrators.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

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Jowie, Monica's family in a legal showdown over the death penalty handed to him

A legal showdown is looming between the family of Monica Nyawira Kimani and her killer, Joseph Kuria Irungu (Jowie), in the case challenging the constitutionality of the death penalty. 

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

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Parliament, Kindiki battle Gachagua over DCJ powers to empanel bench

Parliament and Deputy President Kindiki clashed with Gachagua on Thursday in a row over whether the Deputy Chief Justice has powers to empanel a bench

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

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Nairobi county, residents clash over apartments height

Nairobi County has been approving unregulated high-rise apartments using a draft that was only passed into law last month, the Supreme Court was told on Thursday

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Court urged to dismiss Kangema magistrate's bid to block prosecution

The three claimed that Kangema Magistrate Martin Kinyua is trying to evade his day in court without providing evidence that his rights have been violated.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

Creditors demand removal of United Insurance liquidator

The liquidator appointed by the High Court to manage the folding of United Insurance was yesterday asked to explain the expenditures incurred during his tenure.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 days ago

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Hunger strike survivors seek compensation

Four men who agitated for the release of former Subukia MP Koigi wa Wamwere and 53 other political prisoners have urged the Supreme Court to consider an order for compensation.

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Murang'a University and CUE sued over Didmus' academic papers

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa’s academic papers have sparked a court row, with Murang’a University being accused of allegedly failing to scrutinise his past before issuing him with a PhD.

By Kamau Muthoni 5 days ago

Court dashes Christian father's hope of burying his Muslim son

Samuel Charo converted from Christianity to being a Muslim before his death.

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Justice Lottery: Leaked ELC Court data exposes massive gap in Judge performance

Leaked Environment and Land Court performance data reveals stark disparities in judges’ case output, fuelling a legal battle over the Judiciary’s plan to publish individual performance records.

By Kamau Muthoni 6 days ago

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US seeks extradition of six Kenyans in Sh96m cyber fraud crackdown

The United States is seeking the extradition of six Kenyans over an alleged multibillion-shilling business email compromise fraud targeting US government agencies and universities.

By Kamau Muthoni 6 days ago

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Judge's Boycott: Divided lawyers vs a united Judiciary

The boycott enjoys strong support from some senior lawyers but other lawyers view the exercise as misguided and ultimately futile.

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President Ruto's ex-lawyer ousted as ICC prosecutor over sexual abuse claims

The International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan has been shown the door for sexual misconduct, ending his stint five years after his appointment.

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DusitD2 Sh10b loan row with lender opens interest caps' Pandora's box

The separate landmark cases now before two courts put to the test the legality of interest that accrues from court judgment

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Legal battle erupts over decades of missing insurance payouts for dead civil servants

When John Gitonga’s sister died, he hoped that the government would easily process her death-in-service benefits to take care of her orphaned children.

By Kamau Muthoni 8 days ago

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Court orders lawfirm to pay ex-secretary Sh 5.4 million for constructive dismissal after assault

Justice Jemimah Keli ruled that Ogola Okello and Company Advocates, run by Daniel Ochieng Ogola, violated Lilian Jebitok’s rights to human dignity

By Kamau Muthoni 9 days ago

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Police-linked brutality victims in court, claim opaque compensation process

Victims of State abductions during the 2024 Gen Z protests have moved to court, claiming that they are being sidelined in the compensation process

By Kamau Muthoni 9 days ago

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Too dark to be our child: How darker complexion has ignited bitter surrogacy fight

The surrogate fulfilled her part of the agreement by giving the newborn the name chosen by the couple and listing them as the father and mother before leaving.

By Kamau Muthoni 10 days ago

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Go to EACC, Judge tells human group in Wetang'ula-Kingi politicking case

The High Court has dismissed a case seeking to stop Speakers Wetang’ula and Kingi from partisan politics, directing the complainants to first seek redress through the EACC.

By Kamau Muthoni 10 days ago

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Court finds Ruto's debt audit panel appointment unconstitutional

Kenya's High Court has ruled President William Ruto's public debt audit taskforce unconstitutional, finding it unlawfully duplicated the constitutional mandate of the Auditor-General.

By Kamau Muthoni 10 days ago

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Albert Ojwang murder: How officers' actions in CCTV contradict their boss's statement

Police actions after they put teacher Albert Ojwang in the boot of their vehicle from the cells sold them out.

By Kamau Muthoni 11 days ago

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He arrived alive in Subaru, but...: CCTV reveals Albert Ojwang's final hours at Central's cell of death

CCTV footage captured Ojwang arriving at the station alive and walking normally before later being removed from the cells unresponsive.

By Kamau Muthoni 12 days ago

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How CCTV footage in Albert Ojwang murder was tampered with

The prosecution has told the High Court that teacher Albert Ojwang was murdered in police custody, with witnesses alleging CCTV footage at Central Police Station was deliberately deleted.

By Kamau Muthoni 13 days ago

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Of Judiciary and LSK wars: who blinks first?

The Law Society of Kenya’s court boycott has intensified a dispute with the Judiciary over alleged corruption, misconduct and delays.

By Kamau Muthoni 14 days ago

Revealed: Albert Ojwang was tortured and strangled to death

Ingonga on Monday told a Kibra court that evidence gathered indicates the teacher was killed through assault, which was planned.

By Kamau Muthoni 14 days ago

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Court orders probe into Maai Mahiu mudslide deaths

The High Court has ordered police and prosecutors to investigate the 2024 Maai Mahiu mudslide disaster within 30 days and pursue charges against anyone found responsible for the deaths of 76 people.

By Kamau Muthoni 17 days ago

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Grade 8 student books bnb with 'lover'; parent sues school, headteacher for suspension

On July 3, 2026, Hospital Hill Comprehensive School management sent home a Grade Eight student and asked her mother to take her for counselling at a government-owned institution

By Kamau Muthoni 18 days ago

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JSC, Chief Justice sued in row over move to publish individual judges' performance

Chief Justice Martha Koome says that the Judicial Service Commission had decided to make public the output of each judge for accountability and to enhance performance.

By Kamau Muthoni 18 days ago

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From 'all eggs in one basket' to Sh8b loan: Wambui wa Ruto's untold story

Businesswoman Mary Wambui is at risk of losing all her investments and putting her two daughters in trouble with Equity Bank as personal guarantors

By Kamau Muthoni 19 days ago

Three universities win a seven-year-old case over a 100-meter property

The Environment and Lands Court  has dismissed a seven-year-old case filed against three universities over a stretch of 100 meters of land.

By Kamau Muthoni 18 days ago

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Court clears Mara luxury hotel after second case thrown out

The court heard that studies had confirmed the camp was not situated within any recognised migration corridor and did not obstruct wildlife movement.

By Kamau Muthoni 30 days ago

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Parents demand Sh36m for girl crushed to death while cycling

A lorry delivering building materials allegedly knocked down and killed Aisha.

By Kamau Muthoni 30 days ago

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Heineken deposits Sh250m bank guarantee in Sh1.7b Maxam distribution dispute

Heineken has provided a Sh250 million bank guarantee in favour of distributor Maxam Limited in a row over Sh1.7 billion award for breach of the right to distribute its products in the country.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

CUE ordered to audit dental surgery courses in Moi, Nairobi universities

The Education CS has ordered CUE to audit dental surgery programmes at Moi University and the University of Nairobi following concerns over possible lack of accreditation.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Two years on, courts yet to answer crucial Finance Bill questions

Petitions filed on punitive taxes, police brutality and illegal KDF deployment still gathering dust.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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Court told state has not released Sh1.7b Ebola facility deal

The government is yet to make public the Sh1.7 billion deal with the American counterpart for the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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AG, Defence Council defend military deployment during 2024 Gen Z protests

The Attorney General and the Defence Council have clashed with the Law Society of Kenya over the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to contain the youth-led 2024 protests.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

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It is not till death do you part, judge tells petitioner

Justice Roselyn Aburili on Wednesday used the Bible and the Constitution to dash a man’s hope to keep his estranged wife.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago