Author: Joseph Ndunda

High court bars DCI, DPP from arresting Malala over Kakamega chaos, grants anticipatory bail May 28, 2025

Malala says he received information on plans to arrest him for hosting his DCP leader, Rigathi Gachagua, at his homecoming party in Kakamenga earlier...

Sh2 billion Green Park underpass to be completed in four months May 24, 2025

The modern urban infrastructure meant for easing pedestrian movement and facilitating smooth traffic flow into the CBD is now 88 per cent complete, ac...

High court intervenes to protect Garissa resident detained by DCI, immigration officials May 22, 2025

Through lawyer Kibiku Njenga, Mohamed had told the High Court that although his arrest was unlawful, without an explanation of any offences he could h...

Cheptumo credits male champions, religious leaders for FGM fight progress, urges sustained partnerships May 22, 2025

Cheptumo said community involvement remains central to her ministry's strategy, revealing that six declarations have been signed with elders in areas...

High court orders Nairobi Water MD Nahashon Muguna to vacate office in five days May 22, 2025

Eng Muguna's contract as the MD is expiring on May 27, the same date he turns 60, but the NCWSC Board had extended his term in office to May 26, 2028.

MUHURI demands answers on alleged transfer of public seal from Attorney General's office May 22, 2025

Khelef wants to establish whether the requisite public participation was conducted in line with the inclusivity, good governance, integrity, transpare...

KMPDC shuts down 511 health facilities in Nairobi, Wajir and Mandera over non-compliance May 20, 2025

Of these, 376 were in Nairobi, 77 in Wajir, and 58 in Mandera. The facilities were closed for failing to meet the required healthcare delivery standar...

Three suspected hackers charged with stealing Sh3.4 million from Eastleigh businessman May 20, 2025

The alleged robbery took place along the Kariokor–Pangani road on April 10, 2025. The suspects are said to have been armed with a metal rod and a shar...

Gachagua withdraws pre-impeachment petitions, focuses on challenging ouster in court May 16, 2025

Gachagua intends to continue with petitions urging the High Court to find his impeachment was not constitutional and therefore invalidate it.

Government urges universities to embed AI in all training programmes May 15, 2025

Owalo said the use of AI in agriculture has supported precision farming, and in healthcare, it enables early diagnosis and personalised treatment.

Murder trial of ex-Harambee Stars midfielder Collins Okoth underway as parents testify May 14, 2025

Emotional scenes played out at the Milimani High Court as the parents of a slain three-year-old testified in the murder case against ex-footballer Col...

High court bars state from shutting down internet during protests, elections and national exams May 14, 2025

Telecommunications service providers have also been ordered not to deny subscribers access to internet services through blockage or wholesale shutdown...

High Court bars police from investigating extra-judicial killings, abductions May 09, 2025

Justice Mugambi agreed with Kituo Cha Sheria, Haki Africa, and Charles Njue — a relative of a victim of enforced disappearance — that parallel investi...

Court of Appeal orders Koome to appoint new bench to hear Gachagua impeachment case within 14 days May 09, 2025

“The discretion granted to the Chief Justice by Article 165(4) to empanel a bench is a power solely vested in the Chief Justice. It is the Chief Justi...

Blow to Waititu as court dismisses second bail application pending appeal hearing May 08, 2025

Lady Justice Lucy Njuguna, who also presided over the initial application, declined to grant bail again, citing legal provisions that prevent courts f...

LSK, Amnesty urge DCI to release equipment seized from ‘Blood Parliament’ filmmakers May 06, 2025

The four filmmakers were at the DCI headquarters, but LSK and civil society organisations took them to safety after learning the DCI was planning to d...

Eastleigh SIM-swap heist: How suspects used stolen IDs, fake bank accounts to steal Sh3.2m May 05, 2025

The suspects were not found with any identification documents belonging to them, and the DCI will be relying on the National Registration Bureau to as...

Kitui journalist freed on bail after ODPP rejects charges linked to graft exposé May 03, 2025

Maleve was arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for publishing a news story exposing alleged corruption involving Kitui South MP Rac...

High Court declines to remove Lagbogol North Chief from office May 02, 2025

Ismael claimed that Ibrahim’s appointment was driven by nepotism and discrimination, violating his constitutional rights under Articles 27 and 47. He...

ODPP yet to charge teacher allegedly impersonating President William Ruto on X Apr 30, 2025

Sifuna is out on a cash bail of Sh100,000 after the court declined to remand him for an additional seven days as sought by the DCI last week.

"Withhold bail for my daughter's killer", Mother's emotional plea to court Apr 29, 2025

Mutinda, who allegedly killed the deceased after she reportedly rejected his overtures, will remain in custody for 30 days awaiting a bail and bond ru...

High Court orders bench to hear Supreme Court vs JSC case on apex court's future Apr 25, 2025

The bench will be tasked with determining issues raised by the Supreme Court judges against the JSC, which emanate from the JSC's intention to investi...

Court releases 22-year-old man arrested for impersonating President Ruto on social media Apr 25, 2025

Sifuna was arrested in Bungoma County for alleged publication of false information while pretending he was President Ruto and deceiving Kenyans that h...

Civil Society raises alarm over credibility of 2027 polls following shortlisting of Ruto allies Apr 24, 2025

Professor Ogolla questioned how the Dr Makanda-led panel arrived at what he described as “a shortlist resembling a selection of regime loyalists.”

Court declines to halt prisons recruitment amid claims of discrimination against serving officers Apr 24, 2025

The KPS will on Tuesday recruit degree holders who have not worked anywhere as cadets to take them for the inspectorate's course and hire them as pris...

Waititu smells freedom as court allows him to file fresh bail application pending appeal Apr 23, 2025

In his second application for bail and bond, Waititu has asked the Anti-Corruption High Court to consider that he had been given an option of paying a...

Two suspected SIM swap fraudsters detained after stealing Sh589,800 from victim Apr 22, 2025

Silas Kipkoech and Thomas Kibet were arrested in Embakasi, Nairobi, after being trailed for two months following an incident where they allegedly stol...

DCI arrests 22-year-old man for impersonating President Ruto Apr 22, 2025

Titus Wekesa Sifuna from Bungoma County was arrested for alleged publication of false information while pretending he was President Ruto and deceiving...

Ex-Eastleigh police boss, junior officer charged with torture of UK national Apr 16, 2025

The charges against them arise from an incident in which they allegedly declined to arrest Jama for assaulting Ayni.

DCI nabs IT expert in Sh49 million Jambo Pay portal hack Apr 14, 2025

The funds were transferred to mobile banking wallets, several bank accounts and till numbers.

High Court directs IG Kanja to restore former CS Justin Muturi’s security detail Apr 11, 2025

The judge warned Kanja and others that any disobedience or non-observance of the court order will result in penal consequences to him or any other per...

DCI arrests Ministry of Lands officials, police officer suspected of aiding land grabbing Apr 11, 2025

The DCI has been holding the eight suspects for the last 10 days and is seeking an additional period of two weeks to continue with their probe into th...

Trader threatens to sue KQ over dispute in unexplained reduction in shares Apr 10, 2025

Kamau says he has been writing to KQ chairman Michael Joseph, demanding an explanation on the issue, without getting any responses.

Lucy Wambui death: Manslaughter charges against doctors who performed liposuction stir controversy Apr 02, 2025

The questions arose following the prosecution of a surgeon and two clinic owners over the death of a patient following a cosmetic procedure has raised...

Court of Appeal overturns ruling suspending Ruto’s university funding model Mar 26, 2025

The Court of Appeal, however, directed the government agencies to notify the stakeholders of the possibility of changes in the course of the hearings...

Ex-Kitui MCA, two others in impersonation case decline to allow detectives access to phones Mar 20, 2025

The three suspects were arrested at a hotel in Komarock, Nairobi where they had "summoned" a person under "their investigations" while allegedly claim...

High Court dismisses Wajir MCAs bid to block creation of conservancy Mar 20, 2025

They argued that the registration and allocation of land to the conservancy posed a direct threat to the social fabric of the affected communities.

DCI arrests two suspects caught on video robbing people during Ruto's Nairobi tour Mar 19, 2025

Two mobile phones recovered from the two suspects will be forwarded to the DCI Cybercrime Unit for analysis.

Waititu makes second application for bail, says he can pay fine if appeal fails Mar 18, 2025

Through his lawyer, Kibe Mungai, Waititu argues that it is neither fair nor logical for him to serve part of the sentence, only to pay the fine if his...

Human Rights Watch demands release of report on probe of Kware murders Mar 17, 2025

In a press statement, Otsieno Nyamwaya, the associate director of HRW Africa, said volunteers had claimed that police officers had threatened them and...

High Court blocks EACC from investigating bribery claims against Thika Magistrate Stella Atambo Mar 17, 2025

The orders, issued by Justice Chacha Mwita, are extended to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and suspend search orders issued by the M...

Mwangaza moves to Court of Appeal to overturn ruling on her impeachment Mar 17, 2025

She argues that her appeal raises arguable questions of both law and fact for determination, and she intends to pursue the appeal against the entire j...

Magistrate recuses self after learning search order targeted long-time friend Mar 14, 2025

The EACC had not disclosed the details of the subject of the application when seeking the search orders, and Ondieki granted them without being aware...

High Court dismisses Meru Governor Mwangaza's petition to overturn her ouster Mar 14, 2025

Deputy Governor Isaac Mutuma M'Ethingia may now become the new governor.

Former Kitui MCA, accomplice are serial fraudsters, EACC warns Mar 13, 2025

EACC says the suspects have been intimidating senior government officials and parastatal heads by threatening them with graft charges before they were...

Ex-Eastleigh's Mega Shopping Mall manager released on Sh2 million cash bail in Sh296 million theft case Mar 12, 2025

The suspect has been in remand for a month after failure to raise the bail and bond terms set by a Makadara law court after he was charged on February...

Former Kitui MCA, two accomplices arrested for impersonating EACC investigators Mar 12, 2025

During a search on the suspects, EACC sleuths recovered 12 mobile phones of different types, 22 SIM cards and eight notebooks.

Rex Masai murder inquest adjourned after state witness fails to appear in court Mar 10, 2025

Masai was killed on June 24, 2024, during the youth-led protests in a push for better governance.

Campbell Scott murder: How a gang has been using dating apps to rob and kill wealthy men Mar 07, 2025

Bernard Mbunga Mbusu from Machakos County has been leading a gang using "honey traps" to lure wealthy but love-starved men into secluded places before...

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