Chacha Mwita Stories

Judges’ body joins battle to block Magistrate Atambo’s prosecution by DPP, DCI and EACC
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 09, 2025

High Court Judge Chacha Mwita allowed the application by KMJA during the hearing in which the association sought to be enjoined in the case as interes...

Police reforms group defends blogger Ndiang'ui Kinyagia, blames DCI for forcing him into hiding
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2025

Lawyer Wahome Thuku confirmed that the IT expert had been in hiding since June 20, stating that he feared for his life after learning that DCI officer...

Court bars police from arresting blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia after court appearance
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 03, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita also ordered that any statement from Kinyagia be recorded only in the presence of his lawyer. The matter will be heard on July 18...

Missing blogger Ndiang'ui Kinyagia appears in court
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2025

The tense wait came to an emotional end in a Nairobi courtroom when Kinyangia appeared safe and alive, prompting his mother to break down in tears as...

High Court upholds orders blocking transfer of public seal from Attorney General’s office
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 02, 2025

The rationale for making the Attorney General the custodian of the public seal was to ensure prior approval in key public decisions, to prevent its im...

Court clears way for privatisation of sugar factories
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

With this court decision, the government now has the green light to proceed with its plans to privatise the sugar factories, aiming to make them more...

Court gives Kanja last chance to explain whereabouts of four men abducted in Mlolongo
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 23, 2025

The judge also dismissed the IG's application to have the orders stayed as he prepared to appeal against them.

High Court stops replacement of Rigathi Gachagua as DP
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 18, 2024

Gachagua was impeached by the Senate on Thursday night while admitted to Karen Hospital in Nairobi.

Six judges awarded Sh126 million for rights violations following Uhuru refusal to appoint them
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2024

Justice Mwita ruled that the six judges had a right to receive written explanations for their rejection, which Uhuru failed to provide.

Court declares law that allowed sale of KICC, other entities unconstitutional
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2024

Court declares Privatisation Act, 2023 unconstitutional; rules it was enacted without meaningful public participation.

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