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City politician at the centre of land fraud cases in Karen and Eastlands

Agnes Kagure, who unsuccessfully contested the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, is being accused by lawyer Guy Spencer Elms of attempting to grab land in Karen.

By Paul Ogemba 12 hrs ago

City politician at the centre of land fraud cases in Karen and Eastlands

Malawi Vice-President Saulos Chilima released on bail in Sh34m corruption case

Malawi Vice-President Saulos Chilima released on bail in Sh34m corruption case

By VOA 7 days ago

Cooking shouldn't be part of aspiring lawyers' work during pupillage

Cooking shouldn't be part of aspiring lawyers' work during pupillage

By Sunday Memba 11 days ago

Don't sweep abortion talk under the rug

Don't sweep abortion talk under the rug

By Mark Oloo 14 days ago

Don't sweep abortion talk under the rug

Kenyan society bears a natural love for lethal cartels and high priests of corruption but openly detests the gay community and survivors of abortion.

By Mark Oloo 15 days ago

Don't sweep abortion talk under the rug

Willie Kimani: No mercy for killers, say families

The family of slain lawyer Willie Kimani has asked the court to issue maximum sentences for three police officers and a civilian who killed him, his client and a taxi driver.

By Paul Ogemba 21 days ago

Willie Kimani: No mercy for killers, say families

Attorney-General James Karugu: A man committed to justice and the rule of law

James Karugu succeeded Sir Charles Njonjo as the second Attorney General of Kenya. Through many acts of defiance, Karugu proved he was committed to maintaining the Rule of Law.

By Kenya Year Book 22 days ago

Attorney-General James Karugu: A man committed to justice and the rule of law

Firm police action can end lawlessness in Kitui

And rightly so because, according to Kitui Senator Enock Wambua, at least 48 people have been killed while women and girls have been raped by the invaders.

By Editorial 23 days ago

Firm police action can end lawlessness in Kitui

Hope for Homa Bay as Wanga assents to climate change law

At the county level, the legislation has established a Climate Change Technical Committee which co-ordinates, plans and implements projects and activities for climate change response in the county.

By James Omoro 23 days ago

Hope for Homa Bay as Wanga assents to climate change law

Eight officers linked to disappearance of two Indians, Kenyan, to be held for 21 days

A court in Nairobi has allowed police to detain eight officers from the disbanded Special Service Unit (SSU) for 21 days pending completion of investigations.

By David Njaaga 23 days ago

Eight officers linked to disappearance of two Indians, Kenyan, to be held for 21 days

Failure to promote public participation breeds misinformation

Public participation is a constitutional requirement that enables citizens to participate effectively and efficiently in the decision-making and implementation processes.

By Timothy Kimaiyo 23 days ago

Failure to promote public participation breeds misinformation

Third suspect in the Mang'u murder case arrested

She was charged at the Kiambu High Court alongside the second suspect, Maurice Kamau Mbugua and both denied the charges.

By Mate Tongola 26 days ago

Third suspect in the Mang'u murder case arrested

Setback for Susan Kihika as her administration faces law suits

Employment and Labour Relations Court has suspended vetting of Kihika’s CEC nominees. Another case involves 30 former employees challenging the county’s decision to terminate their contracts.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Setback for Susan Kihika as her administration faces law suits

Meta fined $24.7M for campaign finance disclosure violations

While Facebook does keep an archive of political ads that run on the platform, the archive does not disclose all the information required under Washington’s law.

By Associated Press 1 month ago

Meta fined $24.7M for campaign finance disclosure violations

Lawyer's death complicates raging Sh1b estate succession case

Nakuru lawyer Juma Kamau’s estate comprises Pinkam house, a slaughterhouse, a funeral home, prime plots, residential homes, shops, land, enterprises, motor vehicles and savings in banks.

By Daniel Chege 1 month ago

Lawyer's death complicates raging Sh1b estate succession case

Miguna Miguna fires warning shot to detractors

Four years after he was deported in a dramatic episode, he jetted back on Thursday, vows to take legal action against those who disobeyed the many court orders.

By Grace Nganga 1 month ago

Miguna Miguna fires warning shot to detractors

Noisy, above the law? Tale of pubs in residential areas

Earlier this year, the now disbanded Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) reacted to noise pollution in the city by providing directives to business operators and residents on sound control.

By Peter Theuri 1 month ago

Noisy, above the law? Tale of pubs in residential areas

Russia evacuates occupied Ukrainian city, orders martial law

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered martial law for four illegally annexed Ukrainian regions, doubling down on a faltering invasion he described as 'very difficult.'

By Associated Press 1 month ago

Russia evacuates occupied Ukrainian city, orders martial law

ICC terminates case against lawyer Paul Gicheru

The Court on Friday said it would not prosecute a case against a dead person.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

ICC terminates case against lawyer Paul Gicheru

CBK in legal breach over vacant top positions, says State audit

The CBK board maintains control over strategic, financial and operational issues. This is as the race to select successors to Governor Njoroge and his deputy Ms M’Mbijjewe intensifies.

By Brian Ngugi 1 month ago

CBK in legal breach over vacant top positions, says State audit

Why police want to close file on Paul Gicheru's death

Initial postmortem results had declared Paul Gicheru’s death as inconclusive. Police say poisoning has been ruled out, with sources attributing the death to heart attack.

By Kamore Maina 1 month ago

Why police want to close file on Paul Gicheru's death

Biden pardons thousands for 'simple possession' of marijuana

Biden, in a statement, said the move reflects his position that “no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana.”

By Associated Press 1 month ago

Biden pardons thousands for 'simple possession' of marijuana

Lobby group seek family law reforms

Africa Family Law Network (AFLN) revealed that despite the Constitution guaranteeing equality before the courts, women are still being discriminated on the basis of religion among others.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Lobby group seek family law reforms

Why Lawrence Kiverenge ditched chalk for pots and pans

Lawrence Kiverenge quit teaching and for the last 10 years has amazed many with his cooking skills that have made his food kiosk in Kaimosi Education Complex a busy area.

By Brian Kisanji 1 month ago

Why Lawrence Kiverenge ditched chalk for pots and pans

Kibaki 'son' seeks DNA test in paternity battle

The 62-years old man wanted the court to compel the Kibaki’s family to recognise him as the first-born son and give him an equal share of his vast wealth.

By Faith Boisabi 2 months ago

Kibaki 'son' seeks DNA test in paternity battle

Joyciline Jepkosgei finishes second in women's London Marathon, Yehualaw of Ethiopia wins the race

Yalemzerf Yehualaw wins the women's race at the London Marathon 2022 in a time of 2:17:26.[Twitter]

By Odero Charles 2 months ago

Joyciline Jepkosgei finishes second in women's London Marathon, Yehualaw of Ethiopia wins the race

Revealed: Broken system pushing Kenyan workers to horrifying conditions abroad

Report shows major forms of abuse are passport confiscation, physical abuse and sexual abuse. Systemic gaps have also led to labour exploitation, imprisonment and religious intolerance

By Jacinta Mutura 2 months ago

Revealed: Broken system pushing Kenyan workers to horrifying conditions abroad

More tests lined up amid reports lawyer Paul Gicheru died of heart attack

Directorate of Criminal Investigations Homicide detectives carry samples for further tests. Those present during exercise at Lee say cause of heart attack yet to be established.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

More tests lined up amid reports lawyer Paul Gicheru died of heart attack

ICC to close lawyer Paul Gicheru's file upon death confirmation

The Hague-based court reveals it’s in close contact with Kenyan officials. Following the notification of death, the verdict that was near will abort.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

ICC to close lawyer Paul Gicheru's file upon death confirmation

Australia flags tough new data protection laws this year

The government blames lax cybersecurity at Optus, a subsidiary of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., for the theft of current and former customers’ personal information.

By AP 2 months ago

Australia flags tough new data protection laws this year

Raila asks Interpol to investigate Paul Gicheru's death

Raila requests Interpol to take charge of investigations into lawyer Paul Gicheru’s death

By George Maringa 2 months ago

Raila asks Interpol to investigate Paul Gicheru's death

What lawyer Gicheru said about his surrender at The Hague

We revisit the week lawyer Paul Gicheru returned to Kenya from the ICC in February 2020.

By Paul Ogemba 2 months ago

What lawyer Gicheru said about his surrender at The Hague

What we know about deceased lawyer Paul Gicheru

Lawyer Paul Gicheru was waiting for judgement in his witness interference case at the ICC

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

What we know about deceased lawyer Paul Gicheru

Lawyer Paul Gicheru is dead

Lawyer facing ICC witness interference case Paul Gicheru dead.

By Kamore Maina and George Maringa 2 months ago

Lawyer Paul Gicheru is dead

Lawyer sues police boss, says officers have turned roads into 'graft dens'

Lawyer says he was wrongly and maliciously detained by the police for imaginary offences. Police officers, he claims, have turned Kenyan roads into tax havens and corruption dens.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Lawyer sues police boss, says officers have turned roads into 'graft dens'

Nation's hope or despair will depend on respect for rule of law

The centrality of the rule of law and the role of the Judiciary in our democracy cannot be gainsaid.

By Willis Oluga 2 months ago

Nation's hope or despair will depend on respect for rule of law

Top lawyers in the presidential election petition

Details on the top lawyers fighting the supreme battle.

By Standard Checkpoint 3 months ago

Top lawyers in the presidential election petition

Presidential Election Petition: Raila's team key submissions at Supreme Court

Raila Odinga lawyers' key submissions at a glance.

By Standard Checkpoint 3 months ago

Presidential Election Petition: Raila's team key submissions at Supreme Court

Your business and the law

Having a lawyer on call is a critical business ingredient, however, budding firms fear the financial costs or aren't aware of the need.

By Wainaina Wambu 3 months ago

Your business and the law

Italian man sentenced to life for defiling 3-year-old adopted son

Italian gets life sentence for defiling 3-year-old adopted son.

3 months ago

Italian man sentenced to life for defiling 3-year-old adopted son

Forget 2017 flaws and open new chapter, say observers

IGAD team says what matters ahead of tomorrow’s vote is the country’s future. Teams says IEBC has addressed issues raised by the Supreme Court on previous election.

By Brian Okoth 3 months ago

Forget 2017 flaws and open new chapter, say observers

How love, hate defined Uhuru's relationship with media sector

Kenyatta’s frosty relationship with the press dates back to 2002 when he first contested the presidency. Creation of Government Advertising Agency has denied media houses revenue.

By David Njaaga 3 months ago

How love, hate defined Uhuru's relationship with media sector

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 Kamau Mutunga 4 months ago

US court serves Kenyan father via a local daily

Use the law to lock out political aspirants with shady pasts

Avoiding the obvious, the nation continues to wait, and is losing patience. Giving a clean sheet to the political class by institutions expected to protect our national integrity has become the norm.

By Asande Felix Makori 4 months ago

Use the law to lock out political aspirants with shady pasts

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