Ahmednasir Supreme Court ban Stories

Supreme Court grants widow 30 days to replace lawyer after court bars Ahmednasir Abdullahi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

The Supreme Court has repeatedly maintained that it will not hear any cases involving Ahmednasir's law firm due to what it describes as his "continued...

Kizza Besigye to remain longer behind bars as Kampala court deliberates case
Amina Wako  |  Feb 20, 2025

Concerns over Besigye’s well-being continue to grow, with his supporters calling for immediate medical intervention and his release.

High Court resumes trial of seven accused of killing former Kabete MP George Muchai
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The suspects began their defence on January 17, 2025, urging the court to acquit them, arguing that the prosecution had failed to prove its case.

US judge orders Trump’s administration to restore funds for foreign aid programmes
Reuters  |  Feb 14, 2025

The order blocks the Trump administration from cancelling foreign aid contracts and awards that were in place before Trump took office on January 20.

Foreigners among four suspects charged in Mombasa with giving fake PhD, masters degrees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

In January, former EACC boss Talib Mbarak disclosed that government institutions had the highest number of employees using fake degrees.

Court rules Waititu to serve 12 years in jail or pay Sh53.5m fine after conviction in Sh588m fraud case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 13, 2025

At the same time, the court ruled that all the convicts are barred from holding public office for 10 years.

Legal experts caution Wetang’ula over ruling declaring Kenya Kwanza majority party
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 13, 2025

In a letter, lawyer Kibe Mungai said the court had already determined that the question of the majority party was settled by Kenyan voters in the Augu...

Audit shows Senegal's previous government misreported key economic data
Reuters  |  Feb 13, 2025

The IMF said on Wednesday that it would analyse the report and initiate consultations with authorities to address issues raised.

Azimio calls for removal of Speaker Wetang'ula for defying High Court ruling on majority party
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The opposition has questioned why the Jubilee Party is now being recognised as part of Azimio, despite Wetang'ula's earlier ruling stating that the pa...

Fresh row looms among MPs as senators demand involvement in budget-making
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina supported the proposal, saying the Senate is committed to strengthening devolution by ensuring counties receive adequate...

Wetang’ula to challenge court ruling on dual role as Speaker and party leader
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

The judges emphasised that the Speaker, as an ex-officio Member of Parliament, must maintain neutrality.

Supreme Court softens stance on Ahmednasir, hints at possible reconsideration
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 06, 2025

After Supreme Court judge Smokin Wanjala certified an application urging the court to review its decision against Ahmednasir as urgent, Koome has give...

High Court declares Ruto's health human resource taskforce unconstitutional
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

In his ruling, Justice Mwamuye stressed that further spending on the taskforce would be a waste of public funds.

Garissa residents urged to seek alternative dispute resolutions to decongest courts
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 02, 2025

Community leaders highlighted the effectiveness of the ADR and promised to create public awareness of the need to fully adopt the traditional dispute...

Supreme Court to determine fate of 27 constituencies ahead of 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

At least 27 constituencies that do not meet the new threshold of 164,000 people risk being scrapped before the 2027 elections.

Ugandan President Museveni to continue using military courts despite ban
Reuters  |  Feb 01, 2025

Museveni described the court's decision as wrong and said military prosecutions reinforce the civil courts and had helped in pacifying Karamoja, a reg...

Why High Court quashed Dr Mokua’s nomination as East African Court of Justice judge
Amina Wako  |  Feb 01, 2025

The court found that the process lacked public participation and oversight from key legal bodies.

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