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Supreme Court finds CDF illegal

Supreme Court found that the law allowing MPs to manage funds offends division of revenue and public finance law.

By Winfrey Owino 1 day ago

Supreme Court finds CDF illegal

11 petitioners seek to block Ruto, Rigathi swearing in if elected

11 petitioners seek to block Ruto, Rigathi swearing in if elected

By George Maringa 2 days ago

Distribute your property as you like, Appeal court rules

Distribute your property as you like, Appeal court rules

By Julius Chepkwony 5 days ago

How politicians react to court rulings

How politicians react to court rulings

By Harrison Muriuki 5 days ago

Petition filed seeking to bar Sakaja, Gachagua, Kidero from polls

They say the case has resulted in easy clearance of candidates by the electoral body, a fact that has seen Kenyans elect rogue leaders in 2013 and 2017.

By Winfrey Owino 6 days ago

Petition filed seeking to bar Sakaja, Gachagua, Kidero from polls

How top court should deal with petitions on presidential election

The court must discourage politicians from running there to launder their bad mannerisms.

By Herman Manyora and Bruno Otiato 10 days ago

How top court should deal with petitions on presidential election

Corruption: Court orders Rigathi Gachagua to surrender Sh202m

Justice Esther Maina ruled on Thursday, July 28 that Rigathi Gachagua could not prove how he raised the Sh202 million.

By Brian Okoth 13 days ago

Corruption: Court orders Rigathi Gachagua to surrender Sh202m

Omtatah goes to court over recent appointment of appellate judges

Omtatah said JSC has never appointed judges from the two courts to the Court of Appeal despite the fact that appeals from decisions of the two courts go to the Court of Appeal.

By Paul Ogemba 14 days ago

Omtatah goes to court over recent appointment of appellate judges

Will Mike Sonko's bid yield the results he badly wants?

He wants EACJ to suspend implementation of Supreme Court judgment barring him from vying. IEBC declined to clear Sonko on grounds that impeached persons cannot vie for public office.

By Ibrahim Oruko 15 days ago

Will Mike Sonko's bid yield the results he badly wants?

US court serves Kenyan father via a local daily

A Kenyan man has been served by an American court through a local daily in what could be a case of a deadbeat father.

By Mate Tongola 16 days ago

US court serves Kenyan father via a local daily

Blow to IEBC as billions used to fund court cases

The electoral agency has spent Sh2.6 billion in legal fees in the past four years. Audit shows out of Sh1.9 billion pending bills request, Sh1.4 billion is for legal fees.

By Judah Ben-Hur 16 days ago

Blow to IEBC as billions used to fund court cases

New dawn as Bake Mtaani unveil new basketball court in Kayole

Upcoming basketball players and basketball clubs in Kayole have a bright future in the sport after Bakee Mtaani unveiled and handed over a full-size FIBA standard basketball court

By Washington Onyango 18 days ago

New dawn as Bake Mtaani unveil new basketball court in Kayole

Court to give verdict for three in Willy Kimani triple murder today

The three were murdered after a court hearing against police officer Fredrick Leliman. Court prosecutors proved their case using 47 witnesses and 117 exhibits.

By Paul Ogemba 19 days ago

Court to give verdict for three in Willy Kimani triple murder today

Brookside: Case against Nyali MP is on infringed rights, not defamation

Firm says case is on right to do business without being subjected to public resentment. It states that Nyali legislator was inciting the public to cause economic harm or loss.

By Kamau Muthoni 19 days ago

Brookside: Case against Nyali MP is on infringed rights, not defamation

Why out-of-court settlements are a better option

They resolved issues that had brewed for over three years in two sittings. Parties in mediation come up with solutions themselves.

By Daniel Chege 22 days ago

Why out-of-court settlements are a better option

High Court orders IEBC to re-look at Kigame's papers

The Independent presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame moved to court seeking orders to bar IEBC from processing the papers of other presidential candidates.

By Winfrey Owino 22 days ago

High Court orders IEBC to re-look at Kigame's papers

Zimbabwe students scoop international awards for moot court

The 11-member Zimbabwean team of nine girls and two boys aged between 14 and 18 and drawn from different schools was crowned world champions last month.

By AP 24 days ago

Zimbabwe students scoop international awards for moot court

Blow for Mike Sonko as Supreme Court seals impeachment case

The Supreme Court has ruled that former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was fairly removed from office in December 2020.

By Brian Okoth 25 days ago

Blow for Mike Sonko as Supreme Court seals impeachment case

Seven candidates nominated by JSC for appellate court judge appointment

JSC picks Luka Kimaru, Paul Mwaniki, Lydia Achode, and four others for presidential appointment as Court of Appeal judges.

By Winfrey Owino 27 days ago

Seven candidates nominated by JSC for appellate court judge appointment

Supreme court dismisses motion seeking to throw out Sonko's impeachment appeal

Court says Sonko did not adhere to the rules which dictate that petitioners should file both electronic and printed versions

By Winfrey Owino 29 days ago

Supreme court dismisses motion seeking to throw out Sonko's impeachment appeal

Platini says justice has been done as court clears him of fraud

French footballing legend Michel Platini has described his joy after a Swiss court on Friday acquitted the former national team skipper of fraud

By Reuters 1 month ago

Platini says justice has been done as court clears him of fraud

Give us more time to resolve election petitions- Judge Lenaola

Lenaola said the current 14 days (two weeks) is not enough and needs to be reviewed to give judges quality time to analyze the cases.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Give us more time to resolve election petitions- Judge Lenaola

State has uphill task of resettling Ogiek in Mau after court order

The government is caught between implementing the decision and reclaiming the water tower that has faced destruction.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

State has uphill task of resettling Ogiek in Mau after court order

When children were recognised as unionisable workers

Justice Cockar said women should be paid the same wages as men if they were doing the same kind of work.

By Amos Kareithi 1 month ago

When children were recognised as unionisable workers

DCI Twitter: Where suspects are charged, declared guilty online

With a following of 1.1 million, it's a thin line between bursting crime and charging suspects on social media court. Lawyers say there should be balance between informing and rights of a suspect

By Daniel Wesangula 1 month ago

DCI Twitter: Where suspects are charged, declared guilty online

Elderly woman loses claim to share matrimonial properties by half

Court of Appeal judges ruled that Esther Wanjiku did not contribute much to the multi-million shillings properties acquired by her former husband Mwaura ole Mashua to demand an equal share.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

Elderly woman loses claim to share matrimonial properties by half

Leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling

Public figures across the world react to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling banning abortion.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling

Where abortion is still legal in the U.S. after Supreme Court ruling

The first restrictions will take effect in 13 states with so-called trigger laws designed to be enacted once the ruling is struck down.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Where abortion is still legal in the U.S. after Supreme Court ruling

US President Joe Biden says abortion ruling a 'sad day' for Supreme Court and country

"It's a sad day for the court and the country," Biden said in a White House speech.

By Reuters 1 month ago

US President Joe Biden says abortion ruling a 'sad day' for Supreme Court and country

US Supreme Court allows citizens to carry guns in public

"I think this opinion is going to lead to a tremendous amount of litigation over the constitutionality of gun restrictions," said Adam Winkler.

By Reuters 1 month ago

US Supreme Court allows citizens to carry guns in public

U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade abortion landmark

The court, in a 6-3 ruling powered by its conservative majority, upheld a Republican-backed Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks.

By Reuters 1 month ago

U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade abortion landmark

African court awards Ogiek Sh157m in land rights case

The Ogiek had sought intervention in claiming compensation for material as well as moral prejudice.

By Caroline Chebet and Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

African court awards Ogiek Sh157m in land rights case

High Court to rule on Malala candidature tomorrow

Court to determine whether Malala vies for governor on the last day of gazettement.

By Robert Amalemba 1 month ago

High Court to rule on Malala candidature tomorrow

Eto'o avoids prison in Spain after admitting Sh 470 million tax fraud

Former Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o was handed a 22-month suspended prison sentence by a Spanish court on Monday

By Reuters 1 month ago

Eto'o avoids prison in Spain after admitting Sh 470 million tax fraud

Court orders New KCC to pay sacked employees Sh3.6m

New KCC accused the three of deliberately manipulating and keeping inaccurate records that did not tally with the actual milk figures in the factory.

By Frankline Sunday 1 month ago

Court orders New KCC to pay sacked employees Sh3.6m

Sakaja to be heard by IEBC dispute resolution panel on Wednesday

The sittings are held at the Milimani Law Courts with three panels; each with two IEBC commissioners.

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

Sakaja to be heard by IEBC dispute resolution panel on Wednesday

Ex-Nzoia Sugar staff gets Sh4.5 million for wrongful dismissal

Justice Keli ruled Wasike was dismissed without due regard to the law and the publication of his sacking could curtail his chances of securing another job.

By Robert Amalemba 2 months ago

Ex-Nzoia Sugar staff gets Sh4.5 million for wrongful dismissal

US wins authority to seize planes owned by Russian billionaire Abramovich

A US court on Monday (Jun 6) issued warrants for the seizure of two luxury planes owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich

By Reuters 2 months ago

US wins authority to seize planes owned by Russian billionaire Abramovich

Shocking letter that put Irungu Kang'ata in cusp of losing key ticket

Murang’a Senator Irungu Kang’ata markets himself as “Kang’ata wa barua”, but yesterday a letter by a voter became an obstacle to his bid to vie for the governor's seat.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Shocking letter that put Irungu Kang'ata in cusp of losing key ticket

Blatter and Platini face Swiss corruption trial

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA President Michel Platini are due to appear in a Swiss court

By Reuters 2 months ago

Blatter and Platini face Swiss corruption trial

Court bars JSC from recruiting new judges as CJ Koome appeals swearing-in order

Meanwhile, Justice Koome has filed an appeal challenging an order by three judges to bypass President Kenyatta and swear in the judges he rejected.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Court bars JSC from recruiting new judges as CJ Koome appeals swearing-in order

Aluochier: The anti-BBI hero cleared to run for MCA in Migori

Isaac Aluochier, an activist who presented a strong case against BBI at the apex court, now hopes to transform that fame into votes.

By Harold Otieno Odhiambo 2 months ago

Aluochier: The anti-BBI hero cleared to run for MCA in Migori

Civil society group takes BBI fight to the East Africa Court of Justice

According to the Supreme Court, both the High Court and Court of Appeal were wrong in importing foreign precedents to make it impossible to amend the Constitution.

By Paul Ogemba 2 months ago

Civil society group takes BBI fight to the East Africa Court of Justice

DVC sues varsity after her professor post is nullified

If she is not reinstated, the DVC is demanding Sh21.06 million; her full salary until she attains the retirement age of 70.

By Daniel Chege 2 months ago

DVC sues varsity after her professor post is nullified

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