Author: Carolyne Kubwa

Ex-Nairobi governor Sonko gets relief as Tribunal directs KRA to unfreeze his bank accounts Dec 05, 2025

The orders will remain in force as the Tribunal hears and determines Sonko's substantive appeal challenging KRA's tax demands.

Voters challenge Mbeere North MP Wamuthende’s victory over electoral name discrepancy Dec 04, 2025

Two Embu voters have moved to the High Court to nullify Mbeere North MP Leo Wamuthende Njeru’s by-election win, arguing his name change left him off t...

High Court nullifies Ruto’s special team on victims’ compensation, affirms KNCHR mandate Dec 04, 2025

The court held that the President acted outside the bounds of the Constitution when he established the advisory body, noting that the framework for ad...

Speaker Wetang’ula, NIS boss Noordin Haji among 54 advocates recommended for Senior Counsel rank Dec 04, 2025

Others include former Makueni Governor Professor Kivutha Kibwana, former Solicitor General Kennedy Ogeto, legal practitioners Ambrose Rachier, Katwa K...

Court shown chilling CCTV evidence in case against accused serial killer Hashim Dagane Dec 04, 2025

The suspect stands accused of murdering four women in separate incidents last year.

Court orders TSC to transfer teacher from North Eastern over trauma Dec 04, 2025

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ordered TSC to immediately transfer teacher Geoffrey Lelon from North Eastern, citing security risks, in...

Petition filed seeking removal of Kenyatta University VC over alleged nepotism Dec 04, 2025

Kenyatta University alumni have petitioned the Employment and Labour Relations Court to remove Vice-Chancellor Paul Kuria Wainaina in his final months...

Lawyer Chacha Mwita charged with terror financing, freed on Sh5 million bail Dec 04, 2025

Mwita, a prominent defence attorney known for representing terrorism suspects, appeared before the Kahawa Law Courts, where the prosecution charged hi...

Meru Governor denies contact with slain blogger 'Sniper' in court testimony Dec 03, 2025

Governor M'Ethingia told the court he had never communicated with Sniper, nor did he know the person registered to the mobile line in question.

High Court bench dismisses bid to disqualify judges from DP Kindiki appointment case Dec 03, 2025

Justices Eric Ogolla, Antony Mrima and Fredah Mugambi ruled that activist Enock Aura had not provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate any form of b...

Inquest into Prof Ken Walibora’s mysterious death begins with police testimony Dec 03, 2025

The inquest seeks to establish the exact circumstances leading to his death, including claims of delayed medical attention and unanswered questions su...

Court summons IG, DCI to explain whereabouts of missing security expert Mwenda Mbijiwe Dec 03, 2025

The High Court has ordered the Inspector General and DCI boss to appear on December 16, 2025, to explain the four-year disappearance of security exper...

Activist moves to appeal ruling on judges’ recusal in Kindiki ouster case Dec 03, 2025

Through his lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui, Aura now argues that the issue of recusal remains unresolved. He claims the reconstitution of the three-judge b...

Chief Justice Koome calls for stronger East Africa judicial collaboration Dec 02, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged East African judiciaries to deepen regional collaboration and expand multi-door, people-centred justice systems t...

High Court orders immediate reinstatement of Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya’s security detail Dec 02, 2025

The court emphasised that the situation posed immediate risks, noting that senior public officials are entitled to security frameworks defined by esta...

Court dismisses petition challenging Alice Mate’s appointment as Assets Recovery Agency director Dec 02, 2025

Justice Nduma Nderi struck out the case, finding that the court lacked the jurisdiction to revisit a matter already determined in earlier proceedings.

ODPP recommends public inquest into Daystar student Lonah Kathambi’s death after CCTV reveals fall Dec 01, 2025

A Nairobi court has ordered a public inquest into Daystar student Lonah Kathambi’s fatal fall from an 11th-floor Ngara building, after CCTV and toxico...

Judiciary urges state to plug funding gap as Nairobi courts face heavy caseload Dec 01, 2025

The Judiciary has closed nationwide budget hearings in Nairobi, warning a Sh17 billion funding gap could undermine court security, digital reforms and...

High Court grants more time for talks in Nairobi matatu-petrol station ban case Dec 01, 2025

During earlier court-facilitated discussions, the parties agreed to maintain a temporary arrangement allowing the PSV companies to continue operating...

Chief Justice Koome swears in Michael Thoya as new SRC Commissioner Dec 01, 2025

The CJ urged Eng. Thoya to uphold the constitutional mandate of ensuring a fair, transparent, and fiscally sustainable public remuneration system.

Petition filed to stop multi-billion Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit road project Nov 28, 2025

The petitioners argue that the State's plan to revive tolling through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangements a...

High Court nullifies law limiting NLC’s timeline on historical land cases Nov 28, 2025

The decision reaffirms the NLC's unrestricted mandate to handle historical land disputes - an issue deeply tied to Kenya's colonial legacy and post-in...

CJ Koome urges contextual enforcement of Marriage Act, stronger family justice system Nov 28, 2025

Martha Koome encouraged the Kenya Judiciary Academy to replicate this model across other High Court divisions to enhance legal dialogue and profession...

KNEC under fire as High Court rebukes CEO over withheld student exam results Nov 27, 2025

Justice Sifuna condemned the examination body for what he described as "wilful disobedience" of binding judicial orders.

High court nullifies KRA’s track-and-trace system tender over illegal, flawed procurement Nov 27, 2025

According to the court, the tendering exercise was opaque from the very beginning, with glaring gaps in how the preferred supplier was chosen and how...

High Court blocks 10 per cent crude oil duty, slams government for bypassing public input Nov 27, 2025

Petitioners argued that the levy would directly affect fuel prices and, by extension, the cost of essential goods and services.

AG advises Treasury CS to halt Sh50 e-Citizen convenience fee following High Court order Nov 26, 2025

The advisory comes in the wake of a ruling by the Court of Appeal last week, which rejected an application by the government seeking to suspend the en...

Suspect fails in bid to halt investigations into alleged car theft scheme Nov 26, 2025

Waweru had moved to court, arguing that the vehicle—impounded during the investigations—was being unlawfully detained by officers.

Court of Appeal postpones hearing on constitutionality of Health Acts Nov 26, 2025

Court of Appeal Judges Francis Tuiyot, Abida Ali Aroni and Lydia Achode allowed an application to adjourn the case to allow the Kenya Medical Practiti...

High Court upholds ruling against KDF for HIV discrimination in recruitment Nov 25, 2025

The Tribunal had earlier found that KDF officers subjected him to HIV testing without consent, failed to provide mandatory pre- and post-test counsell...

Court allows detectives to detain seven Daystar students over death of colleague at Ngara Apartment Nov 25, 2025

According to police, Lorna had spent the evening in the company of the suspects, all fellow students, singing, sharing drinks, and playing guitar in o...

Fake brigadier charged for Sh1.2 million KDF recruitment scam in Nairobi Nov 24, 2025

Joshua Maingi, 48, accused of posing as a Kenya Air Force brigadier, allegedly defrauded parents of millions promising KDF recruitment slots, police s...

Makongeni residents secure legal win as judge suspends evictions and demolitions pending hearing Nov 24, 2025

The petitioners are seeking multiple conservatory orders, including the immediate restoration of water and electricity, a halt to any further eviction...

Nairobi firm, directors found liable for trafficking Kenyan student to Myanmar Nov 24, 2025

Nyakong'o, who had deferred his studies at Kisii University, told the court he was lured by a promise of a lucrative customer care job in Bangkok, Tha...

Court of Appeal upholds High Court decision in Cytonn Kilimani property dispute Nov 21, 2025

The court ruled that although the dispute involved land, the underlying and predominant issue was insolvency, placing the matter squarely within the H...

Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim to retire after 23 years of service Nov 21, 2025

His departure marks a significant transition for the Supreme Court, closing a chapter defined by integrity, calm leadership and a steadfast dedication...

Court halts public participation on draft private security regulations Nov 21, 2025

Lady Justice Roselyn Aburili certified the case filed by Security Academy, an ex parte applicant, as urgent and allowed the guard to commence judicial...

Ruto unveils Sovereign Wealth Fund to boost savings, infrastructure and stability Nov 20, 2025

Kenya’s new Sovereign Wealth Fund aims to turn royalties and privatisation proceeds into lasting national wealth.

Petition filed to stop implementation of Privatisation Act 2025 Nov 20, 2025

The petitioners argue that "Parliament pushed the law through without conducting meaningful public participation, contrary to the demands of Articles...

Court gives UDA’s Ahmed Malim Hassan green light to contest Banisa by-election Nov 20, 2025

Justice Lawrence Mugambi threw out the petition that sought to block Hassan from appearing on the ballot over claims that his dual citizenship disqual...

Judiciary holds historic 'closing of files' ceremony to honour fallen judicial officers Nov 19, 2025

CJ Koome said Monicah Kivuti's killing was an attack on judicial independence and a reminder of the urgent need to protect judicial officers.

CJ Koome reaffirms Judiciary’s commitment to child protection, announces expanded reforms Nov 19, 2025

CJ Martha Koome described the Children Act 2022 as a transformative framework that demands full implementation.

Judge urges feuding siblings to end 30-year succession battle, orders mediation Nov 19, 2025

The High Court expressed frustration that the dispute, first triggered by the death of the family patriarch almost half a century ago, has resurfaced...

Court gives IG of Police seven days to file report on disappearance of Mwenda Mbijiwe Nov 19, 2025

Justice Martin Muya issued what he termed the "final adjournment," directing the IG to present a full account of the progress made by security agencie...

Court nullifies Isiolo County’s Sh7.3 billion budget over illegal process, lack of public participation Nov 19, 2025

The judge ruled the county's executive and assembly hurriedly and unlawfully pushed through the Sh7.35 billion budget without adhering to mandatory pr...

Relief for matatu operators after High Court halts eviction from CBD loading zones Nov 19, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita directed EPRA and the Nairobi City County Government to hold off on enforcing a recent ban that prohibits matatus from using fuel...

Opposition leaders file petition challenging IEBC’s 'centralisation of presidential election results' Nov 19, 2025

The coalition is asking the High Court to issue far-reaching declarations, including that the results declared by constituency returning officers are...

Christian professionals seek to join case challenging construction of Church at State House Nov 18, 2025

The group that it intends to file unique submissions that will assist the Court in addressing the constitutional issues raised.

Alleged KDF impostor arraigned over fraudulent recruitment operation Nov 18, 2025

Joshua Mutui Muimi was arrested on Monday after police allegedly found him dressed in full Kenya Air Force uniform, complete with a name tag, while is...

Ferdinand Waititu secures Sh53 million bank guarantee, eyes possible release from Kamiti Nov 18, 2025

The guarantee, once deposited, would pave the way for Ferdinand Waititu's freedom, however, the bond terms issued earlier in the hate-speech case stil...

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