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Court Battle

Tale of long-running Solio land case as court set to render fresh verdict

The story of the Solio Ranch cannot be told without the mention of Gucokaniriria Kihato Traders, who have presented themselves as victims

By Ndungu Gachane 4 days ago

Tale of long-running Solio land case as court set to render fresh verdict

Sirikwa squatters win multibillion land battle against Mark Too family

Sirikwa squatters win multibillion land battle against Mark Too family

By Kamau Muthoni 11 days ago

Sirikwa group storms property to 'enjoy the fruits of judgment'

Sirikwa group storms property to 'enjoy the fruits of judgment'

By Stephen Rutto 11 days ago

Azimio's lack of rigour was evident at Supreme Court

Azimio's lack of rigour was evident at Supreme Court

By Kamotho Waiganjo 11 days ago

Untold story of AG's battle against LSK and dilemma court faces

When Uhuru could not be moved by court orders, the society turned its guns on his legal advisor, the then Attorney General Kihara Kariuki, and Solicitor General Ken Ogeto.

By Kamau Muthoni 11 days ago

Untold story of AG's battle against LSK and dilemma court faces

Former AG Githu Muigai too had battleS with LSK

Githu Muigai was an order away from prison after a litigant dragged him to court over Ministry of Defense’s failure to pay ex-military officers Sh82 million awarded by the Labour Court.

By Kamau Muthoni 12 days ago

Former AG Githu Muigai too had battleS with LSK

Why MPs' bid to entrench CDF in Constitution will flop badly

The CDF was originally established in 2003. Since its inception, CDF has undergone major amendments between 2007 and 2013, all trying to fit it within constitutional architecture.

By Lempaa Suyianka 21 days ago

Why MPs' bid to entrench CDF in Constitution will flop badly

Private port workers move to court for better pay, work terms

Private workers at the port of Mombasa have moved to court demanding better terms and conditions of service.

By Patrick Beja 21 days ago

Private port workers move to court for better pay, work terms

Increased land feuds in Kisii leave the dead no place to rest in peace

The problem is exacerbated by the absence of a public cemetery in the two counties. Elsewhere, nine months after his death, the body of Kepha Nyachogo is still in the mortuary.

By Eric Abuga 24 days ago

Increased land feuds in Kisii leave the dead no place to rest in peace

Kenyan lawyer threatens to sue Museveni's son over tweets

A Kenyan lawyer has filed a petition at the High Court seeking to institute private prosecution against Uganda President Yoweri Museveni’s son.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

Kenyan lawyer threatens to sue Museveni's son over tweets

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza lock horns over control of City Hall

The fight for key leadership positions in the Nairobi County Assembly has taken a new twist after the Speaker, despite a court order, ruled on the House leadership during the first sitting.

By Pkemoi Ng’enoh and Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza lock horns over control of City Hall

You can now sue Kenya Power if it disconnects your supply, court rules

Lecturer sues KPLC for disconnecting power supply to his home after he failed to pay what he terms "exorbitant" bills. Power supplier says he had not exhausted all the dispute resolution channels.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

You can now sue Kenya Power if it disconnects your supply, court rules

Battle for Sh500m estate left by tycoon Stephen Wang'ondu

The battle for a Sh500 million estate of a Nyeri businessman has taken a new twist after his sons moved to court to challenge the authenticity of his Will.

By Nderitu Gichure 2 months ago

Battle for Sh500m estate left by tycoon Stephen Wang'ondu

Time to check excessive power vested in the Supreme Court has come

We must interrogate why seven selected individuals should determine the fate of a country of nearly 50 million people when their infallibility cannot be vouched for.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

Time to check excessive power vested in the Supreme Court has come

Election losers move to court seeking to overturn rivals' wins after tough battles

Petitioners claim there were irregularities in elections. These ills include ballot stuffing and intimidation.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Election losers move to court seeking to overturn rivals' wins after tough battles

Court orders granny to hand child to father

The minor’s grandparents claim the man mistreated their late daughter, leading to a separation. Judge says priority in granting custody of a minor is given to the parent.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Court orders granny to hand child to father

What you didn't know about the seven Supreme Court Judges

Supreme Court judges on Sept 5 unanimously upheld William Ruto’s victory saying Raila Odinga’s legal team did not produce evidence to warrant nullification of the election.

By Paul Ogemba 2 months ago

What you didn't know about the seven Supreme Court Judges

Supreme battle: Lawyers who kept Kenyans glued to TV

The new crop upstaged their seniors with crisp grasp of the law and incisive arguments. The juniors made lively arguments to lift the gloom off the tough legal juggernaut.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Supreme battle: Lawyers who kept Kenyans glued to TV

Three concerns Martha Koome-led team should consider in its verdict

It is widely expected that the Supreme Court in tomorrow's verdict will either nullify the presidential election or uphold President-elect William Ruto’s win.

By Isaac Kalua Green 2 months ago

Three concerns Martha Koome-led team should consider in its verdict

Raila, Karua plead with top court to give Kenyans a second chance to elect president

Orengo urges Supreme Court to allow petition, declare Ruto was not validly declared president-elect. Murgor argues they had proved Forms 34A from some polling stations were changed.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Raila, Karua plead with top court to give Kenyans a second chance to elect president

Tale of Venezuelans, reptiles and plumbers

The lawyers showed their hidden claws in a last-minute attempt to impress judges. Senior counsel James Orengo took the opportunity to remind all he went to Alliance High School.

By Nzau Musau 2 months ago

Tale of Venezuelans, reptiles and plumbers

Focus turns to Supreme Court judges as parties close their submissions

Justice Koome asks for prayers to ensure they render verdict that brings harmony and joy. Lawyers for both the petitioners and respondents upbeat they will win contest.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Focus turns to Supreme Court judges as parties close their submissions

Uhuru shall remain in office until new President is sworn in, lawyer tells court

The lawyer says a constitutional provision that dictates that the president will remain in office until another president is sworn in.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Uhuru shall remain in office until new President is sworn in, lawyer tells court

Our Judiciary has stood tall in push and shove for democracy

The political and electoral saga that has gone on in our country these past few years can tease us with tedium. It even infuses into us a sense of hopelessness.

By Barrack Muluka 2 months ago

Our Judiciary has stood tall in push and shove for democracy

Supreme battle: Lawyers clash over poll server logs, ballot papers audit

Raila Odinga’s legal team insists some logs were deleted on poll commission’s server. Their stand contradicted the registrar’s feedback that no deletions had occurred.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Supreme battle: Lawyers clash over poll server logs, ballot papers audit

2010 Constitution restored confidence in a truly independent judiciary

In the current petition before the Supreme Court, apart from Raila Odinga and Martha Karua, private citizens have also filed separate petitions being adjudicated alongside the main petition.

By Demas Kiprono 2 months ago

2010 Constitution restored confidence in a truly independent judiciary

Supreme battle: Apex Court sets out plan for hearing petition

Raila is the first petitioner while Martha Karua, his running mate, is the second petitioner. There will be eleven observer judges from the commonwealth countries.

By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago

Supreme battle: Apex Court sets out plan for hearing petition

We have proved our case beyond doubt, Azimio leaders tell court

Azimio claim IEBC chairman has admitted to electoral fraud which makes the results illegitimate. The two say Ruto failed to address issues raised and instead resorted to attacking their personalities.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

We have proved our case beyond doubt, Azimio leaders tell court

ICT boss denies the intrusion of IEBC portal by third parties

ICT boss says entire IEBC network spectrum was secured with high-level perimeter firewalls. He says public portal reported over 380 million hits in Kenya and across the globe.

By Benjamin Imende 3 months ago

ICT boss denies the intrusion of IEBC portal by third parties

Raila Odinga's witness maintains results were altered in the IEBC server

ICT expert says IEBC staff had unfettered access to the systems even though they had no authority to do as their names had not been published in the Kenya Gazette as is required by the law.

By Ibrahim Oruko 3 months ago

Raila Odinga's witness maintains results were altered in the IEBC server

Supreme Court petition chance to firewall democracy in Kenya

Going to the Supreme Court not only enriches our jurisprudence but also gives the judges the institutional confidence to be truly independent.

By Opiyo Wandayi 3 months ago

Supreme Court petition chance to firewall democracy in Kenya

Petitions: Why fixing political problems using courts is not a smart idea

Make no mistake, it is not by accident that we have the legal route as a means to resolving contested electoral outcomes. The alternative, as we saw in 2007, is chaos and violence.

By Andrew Kipkemboi 3 months ago

Petitions: Why fixing political problems using courts is not a smart idea

DCI report on Venezuelans to be used before Supreme Court

Raila and Karua revisited matter linking the Venezuelans to vote manipulation and system hacking. Jose Camargo, Joel Gustavo and Salvador Javier Sosa were arrested last month at JKIA.

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba 3 months ago

DCI report on Venezuelans to be used before Supreme Court

Tuju: Wafula Chebukati, two commissioners initiated secret meetings

Tuju claims Chebukati also held a meeting with UDA secretary general and Nanok. Guliye claims that Wako and Tuju attempted to have IEBC "moderate" poll results in favour of Raila.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Tuju: Wafula Chebukati, two commissioners initiated secret meetings

IEBC split casts shadow on commissioner's tenure

Commissioners have filed conflicting responses to the nine petitions challenging the presidential election outcome. Chebukati, two commissioners retire in January next year.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

IEBC split casts shadow on commissioner's tenure

Supreme Petition: LSK seeks to join election case as 'friend of the court'

Kililo says once the LSK is joined as amicus curiae, it will only supply relevant materials. LSK's position would be that the court adopts a balance of probabilities for each side to prove its case.

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba 3 months ago

Supreme Petition: LSK seeks to join election case as 'friend of the court'

Is democracy a curse or cure for modern states' quest for liberty?

Kenyans vote hoping to build a democracy, but corrupt politicians use money, fraud, lies and election theft to ascend to power. Recent polls did not inspire much hope in leaders.

By Tony Sisule 3 months ago

Is democracy a curse or cure for modern states' quest for liberty?

Raila Odinga demands truth of polls after split in IEBC

Raila has maintained he won the presidential election and he will not falter in his quest to establish the truth about what transpired during tallying and verification of votes by IEBC.

By Judah Ben-Hur 3 months ago

Raila Odinga demands truth of polls after split in IEBC

William Ruto confident Supreme Court judges will not be compromised

President-elect lauds Bungoma residents for voting for Kenya Kwanza alliance. Ruto heaps praises on IEBC chairman for ‘refusing to be bribed, intimidated’

By Omelo Juliet 3 months ago

William Ruto confident Supreme Court judges will not be compromised

Francis Wanderi: 'Chebukati locked us out, cooked up presidential results'

Wanderi claimed results declared by IEBC chair Wafula Chebukati were his own and did not emanate from the results collated from the over 46,000 polling stations across the country.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Francis Wanderi: 'Chebukati locked us out, cooked up presidential results'

Is our economy a hostage of politics?

The court battle, despite all its intensity and stakes, is a contest of elites, never mind they say it’s on our behalf. Remember the politicians and lawyers in the Supreme Court are working!

By XN Iraki 3 months ago

Is our economy a hostage of politics?

Forms 34A have alterations, Azimio experts say

Some of the forms 34A sent to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) were doctored while others had glaring discrepancies including not having signatures and totals.

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba 3 months ago

Forms 34A have alterations, Azimio experts say

Abdi Guliye: Chebukati was asked to change results to favour Raila

Guliye claims that Raphael Tuju and Amos Wako were pushing to have Raila declared the winner. Commissioner says the dissenting colleagues supported Tuju amd Wako.

By Kamau Muthoni and Paul Ogemba 3 months ago

Abdi Guliye: Chebukati was asked to change results to favour Raila

Juliana Cherera: How presidential election was compromised

Cherera cites illegal transfer of returning officers, altered forms 34A and 34b and blocking commissioners from tallying and verifying votes.

By Paul Ogemba and Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago

Juliana Cherera: How presidential election was compromised

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