Author: Carolyne Kubwa

Civil rights group sues over Nairobi County’s Sidian Bank directive for health facilities Nov 12, 2025

They allege that the policy could point to irregular financial arrangements involving Sidian Bank, and want the court to intervene before public funds...

Kigame seeks court nod for private prosecutions over 2024–2025 protest abuses Nov 12, 2025

Kigame is seeking leave of the court under Section 8(2) of the International Crimes Act and Article 157(6) of the Constitution, which allows citizens...

Ex-Samburu Governor Lenolkulal freed after court acquits him in Sh84 million graft case Nov 11, 2025

Justice B.M. Musyoki ruled that the prosecution had failed to prove that Lenolkulal had a direct private interest in Oryx Service Station, which suppl...

Ex-Kiambu Governor Waititu faces fresh incitement charges as court adjourns case Nov 11, 2025

The former county boss, who is already serving a prison sentence at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison for corruption-related offences, is accused of maki...

Court declines to issue arrest warrants in Mwenda Mbijiwe disappearance case Nov 11, 2025

Lawyer Evans Ondieki, representing Mbijiwe's family, accused the State of treating the case with "utter disregard", describing the prolonged proceedin...

Salasya hate speech case to proceed after NCIC mediation collapses Nov 11, 2025

The case against MP Salasya arises from statements he allegedly made during a public event earlier this year, which the prosecution claims were inflam...

Court quashes vacancies at NLC, upholds commissioners’ six-year terms Nov 11, 2025

In his detailed judgment, Justice Mwita held that although no actual violation had yet occurred, the steps taken by the State posed a credible threat...

Court strikes out LSK President Faith Odhiambo from consolidated rights petitions Nov 11, 2025

The court held that her withdrawal from the role rendered moot the allegations that her appointment amounted to a conflict of interest under Chapter S...

CJ Martha Koome swears in sports disputes tribunal members, calls for fairness and integrity Nov 10, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome urges newly sworn-in Sports Disputes Tribunal members to deliver fair, independent, and timely justice, boosting transparen...

Court of Appeal flags fraud, orders rehearing in Sirisia MP Waluke’s Sh1 billion maize fraud dispute Nov 10, 2025

Appellate judges cite forged documents, undelivered maize, and corruption in Waluke-linked Sh1B contract.

CJ Martha Koome unveils anti-corruption and green justice plans to transform Kenyan courts Nov 10, 2025

Chief Justice Koome pushes data-driven reforms, anti-corruption measures, and green initiatives to transform Kenya’s justice system and improve servic...

Court denies IT expert Ndiang'ui Kinyagia’s plea for passport release amid cybersecurity probe Nov 10, 2025

Prosecutors informed the court that Kinyagia's travel documents and other items seized during the investigation are crucial to an active inquiry.

Sarah Wairimu charged afresh over false passport claim Nov 07, 2025

Sarah Wairimu remains in custody at the Lang'ata Women's Prison, where she is also on trial for the 2019 murder of her husband.

Court steps in after EACC and DPP fail to agree on Obado plea deal Nov 07, 2025

According to submissions made in court, a meeting convened on October 30 at the DPP's office, as earlier ordered by the court, ended in disagreement a...

Survivors of 1998 Nairobi bombing renew plea for justice, US compensation Nov 06, 2025

Survivors say 27 years of silence and broken promises have deepened their pain, urging Presidents Ruto and Trump to finally deliver justice and dignit...

Communications Authority of Kenya takes LSK to court over controversial cybercrime law Nov 06, 2025

The Communications Authority accuses LSK of abusing court process as legal battle over Kenya’s cybercrime law intensifies.

Azziad Nasenya moves to court to stop auction of Sh20 million Kileleshwa apartment Nov 06, 2025

In her suit, Azziad accuses a savings and credit cooperative society (Sacco) of unlawfully attempting to auction her home despite her having cleared a...

Evans Kidero, nine others acquitted in Sh213 million corruption case Nov 06, 2025

Chief Magistrate Victor Wakumile ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against Kidero and his co-accused over alleged irre...

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.

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