Author: Carolyne Kubwa

Drama at Milimani Law Courts as businessman wheeled in by ambulance to face judge Nov 05, 2025

Judge Njoki Mwangi fumes after ailing businessman is wheeled into court in an ambulance, questioning what she called “unnecessary courtroom drama.”

AG Dorcas Oduor moves to lift court orders blocking cybercrimes law Nov 05, 2025

According to the State, the appeal before the higher court involves the same issues raised in the new petition, making it improper for the High Court...

Court vindicates slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu in disputed multi-million loan case Nov 05, 2025

The court found that the late advocate had been unfairly pursued over an informal loan agreement that ballooned far beyond the original amount advance...

Court dismisses petition challenging Muturi’s removal, says former AG resigned voluntarily Nov 04, 2025

Justice Mugambi found that the resignation letter, dated July 11, 2024, and the subsequent gazette notice constituted sufficient evidence that Muturi...

Geoffrey Mosiria faces sentencing over Parklands contempt case Nov 04, 2025

The contempt proceedings stem from a petition filed by the Parklands Residents Association, accusing the county of ignoring court directives to stop i...

Businesswoman charged with stealing property worth Sh1.2 million Nov 04, 2025

Mary Waithira Gikonyo appeared before Kibera Principal Magistrate Agnetta Ogonda, where she denied two counts — stealing and malicious damage to prope...

Court orders state to pay ex-Kenya Air Force officers Sh7.9 billion over 1982 coup torture Nov 04, 2025

The court found the government guilty of defying orders to compensate 284 ex-soldiers unlawfully dismissed, detained, and tortured after the failed 19...

African Bar Association honours Supreme Court of Kenya for judicial excellence Nov 03, 2025

The African Bar Association honoured Kenya’s Supreme Court for its groundbreaking rulings, constitutional integrity, and leadership in advancing democ...

Petition seeks removal of Chief Justice Martha Koome over alleged misconduct and delays Nov 03, 2025

Captain J.N. Wafubwa accuses Chief Justice Martha Koome of abusing her powers, delaying rulings, and denying justice in key court cases.

Nairobi court orders 21-day detention for US citizen wanted for Minnesota murder Nov 03, 2025

Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina granted an application by the prosecution seeking to detain Hudeife Muhumed at Gigiri Police Station pending completion...

CJ Koome recalls defending Raila during detention, hails his legacy of justice and courage Nov 01, 2025

She noted that their paths crossed again in the 1990s during Kenya's pro-democracy movement, where they both participated in the push for constitution...

Court allows police to detain four officers over shooting of colleague in Naivasha Oct 31, 2025

Orwa told the court that preliminary investigations suggest possible interference with the crime scene. It is alleged that the suspects attempted to s...

Court orders Kenya School of Law to admit student within 60 days Oct 31, 2025

The Tribunal had, in March 2025, directed KSL to admit Ndung'u after allowing his appeal against the school's earlier refusal to enrol him.

Court summons ex-Nairobi police commander again in Rex Masai murder case Oct 30, 2025

This marks the third time the court has directed Mugambi to appear, following a renewed request by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (...

High court upholds six-year jail term for ex-rugby star Alex Olaba in witness assassination case Oct 30, 2025

The judge found that the prosecution had successfully proved that Olaba conspired to eliminate the witness in an effort to interfere with the course o...

Five charged with defrauding Social Health Authority of Sh17.5 million Oct 30, 2025

The three, together with Archprime Medical Clinic, are further charged with acquiring and using proceeds of crime in violation of the Proceeds of Crim...

Court declines to halt Banisa by-election, orders expedited hearing Oct 30, 2025

The Banisa parliamentary seat fell vacant following the death of MP Kullow Maalim Hassan in April 2024, prompting IEBC to schedule a by-election.

High Court: NPSC has no authority to recruit, promote police officers Oct 30, 2025

Justice Helen Wasilwa said the Constitution draws a clear line between the roles of the Inspector General and those of the NPSC, warning that any over...

Police officer breaks down in court as he defends colleagues accused of killing suspected robber Oct 29, 2025

Senior Superintendent of Police Dennis Omunga broke down in court as he recounted the dangers officers face daily in Kayole, revealing how 13 of his c...

High Court rules in favour of KRA in Sh1.1 billion tax dispute, orders fresh tribunal hearing Oct 29, 2025

The Tax Appeals Tribunal ruled in Zhao's favour, finding that the 60-day period within which KRA was required to issue its objection decision should h...

Petitioner seeks court order to suspend IEBC’s 2027 General Election activities amid claims of legal irregularities Oct 29, 2025

The petitioner argues that the commission's current activities are being undertaken under a flawed legal and governance framework that may render the...

Petition filed to bar Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga from office over alleged hate speech Oct 29, 2025

The petitioners are asking the court to suspend Governor Kahiga from performing his duties pending the outcome of the case, arguing that his continued...

Joho asks court to dismiss petition challenging his suitability for public office Oct 29, 2025

CS Hassan Joho has urged the High Court in Mombasa to throw out a petition seeking to have him declared unfit to hold any public office, terming it ba...

Saccos term petition to ban Matatus at fuel stations baseless, court told Oct 28, 2025

They have asked the court to dismiss the case with costs, saying it lacks merit and is based on speculation rather than evidence.

University student charged over fake 2025 KCSE exam leak claims Oct 28, 2025

Nasiuma Chrispinus Nambafu is accused of claiming to have access to genuine KCSE examination papers purportedly obtained from the Kenya National Exami...

Court nullifies Agriculture Ministry tender to lease Bachuma Livestock Station Oct 28, 2025

Taita Taveta officials told the court that the project would deprive residents of a key county asset used as a breeding centre for superior beef and g...

Justice and Equity Council accuses government of corruption and state repression Oct 27, 2025

The group said Kenya's post-independence dream of justice and prosperity has been "betrayed by a political class addicted to greed and deceit."

MP Babu Owino leads petition seeking to halt new Conflict of Interest law allowing political activity by state officers Oct 27, 2025

The petitioners argue that Conflict of Interest Act No. 11 of 2025 Section 25 — which exempts senior government officials from restrictions on politic...

Oil firm moves to court to stop eviction, citing fraudulent auction and conflicting court orders Oct 27, 2025

The firm argues that the ex parte orders were obtained by Shabeel Project Services Limited through concealment of key facts, including the existence o...

Court declares Mount Pleasant Ltd lawful owner of Sh1 billion Muthaiga land Oct 24, 2025

The court held that the company had proved its case on a balance of probabilities and established legitimate ownership of the prime property, which it...

Court orders full inventory of seized items in MP Charles Were murder case Oct 24, 2025

Justice Diana Kavedza issued the directive during a pre-trial conference on Friday, emphasising the importance of transparency and fairness in handlin...

Lawyer, associate in court over Sh35 million fake gold scam Oct 24, 2025

The two were set to be arraigned in court on Thursday but only Tobias appeared before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina at the Milimani Law Courts.

Family casts doubt on KNH’s neutrality in Kalombotole mental assessment Oct 23, 2025

Justice Diana Kavedza ordered that Kennedy Kalombotole remain in custody at the Nairobi Remand Prison pending the completion of a second psychiatric e...

Court dismisses EACC bid to block Sh20.5 million fire engine tender payment Oct 23, 2025

Justice Francis Rayola Olel ruled that the anti-graft agency had failed to meet the legal threshold for the grant of an injunction and that halting th...

SHA fraud: Trio in court for falsifying medical claims Oct 23, 2025

The magistrate released each of the accused on a cash bail of Sh70,000 pending the hearing and determination of the case.

High Court suspends enforcement of disputed sections of cybercrime law pending petition hearing Oct 22, 2025

The court’s decision offers temporary relief to rights activists who argue that Kenya’s new cybercrime law threatens privacy, free speech, and media f...

Activist files petition challenging Cybercrimes Act 2024 over free speech fears Oct 22, 2025

The two cases now place the contentious Cybercrimes Amendment Act under increasing judicial scrutiny, as the courts grapple with the growing tension b...

Court told President Ruto not complainant in X post case against David Mokaya Oct 22, 2025

If convicted, David Mokaya faces penalties under laws governing the publication of false and alarming information online.

AG, NPS back Harun Mwau in petition to bar police commission from recruiting constables Oct 22, 2025

Mwau argues that the power to recruit, employ, and discipline members of the National Police Service lies solely with the Inspector General (IG) of Po...

Legal storm brews over Kenya’s cyber law as petitioners cry foul on privacy and expression Oct 21, 2025

The petitioners argue that the new cybercrime law violates constitutional rights to privacy, free expression, and data protection, and was passed with...

High Court halts Litein Boys High School fire levy row, allows students back after dorm fire Oct 21, 2025

In his interim ruling, Justice Joseph Sergon urged both parties to find a practical compromise that would allow students to return to class as the cas...

National Police Service Commission says court lacks jurisdiction on recruitment Oct 21, 2025

Citing police reform history, the Police service commission told the Labour court that its independence is vital to keeping politics out of police rec...

Court blocks Kiambu County from firing specialist doctors amid recruitment dispute Oct 21, 2025

The petitioner claimed that the county had gone further to publish the names of shortlisted candidates and invite public comments by October 10, sugge...

Kenya commences extradition proceedings of British soldier accused of Agnes Wanjiru's murder Oct 21, 2025

The ODPP informed the court that the extradition request has been transmitted to the Office of the Attorney General.

Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association ushers in new leadership team as Justice Mulwa takes over as President Oct 21, 2025

Magistrates Rhoda Yator was elected Vice President, Tom Mark Olando took the position of Secretary General, while Hassan Omar Daffa was elected Vice S...

Bunge La Mwananchi, activists move to court to block Sakaja-National Government deal Oct 15, 2025

They argue that the proposed deal violates constitutional provisions on devolution and undermines the autonomy of county governments.

Court declares police killing of businessman Bunty Shah unlawful Oct 15, 2025

The fatal shooting occurred in the early hours of October 21, 2017, when police stormed Shah's compound using armoured vehicles. He was shot through a...

From the streets to the Supreme Court: How Raila Odinga made justice his battlefield Oct 15, 2025

Raila Odinga’s relentless pursuit of electoral justice turned Kenya’s courts into the frontline of democracy and left a legacy that transcends politic...

EACC opposes ODPP bid to drop UoN official’s Sh32 million graft case Oct 14, 2025

Daniel Brian Ouma Okeyo is alleged to have forged academic certificates and irregularly received over Sh32 million in salaries and benefits while serv...

Man asks court to compel hospital to release bodies of wife, child over unpaid bill Oct 14, 2025

According to court papers, after her death, the remains of Namubiru and her stillborn baby were transferred to Chiromo Funeral Home for preservation u...

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