Kadhis' Courts Stories

DCJ Philomena Mwilu urges heads of stations to enhance supervision of registry operations
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 27, 2025

DCJ Mwilu urged heads of station to actively supervise registry staff, particularly to ensure that court fees are correctly assessed, especially befor...

CJ Koome condemns Kikuyu court arson as terrorism, says attacks undermine rule of law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2025

CJ Koome said the damage went beyond the physical structure, noting that the destruction of case files had disrupted dozens of ongoing cases.

Garissa court jails two men for 30 years over 2019 Dadaab terror attack that killed officers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2025

The prosecution said the convicts, described as highly trained sharpshooters with advanced combat skills, were actively involved in the coordinated at...

High Court rejects contempt bid against Ruto over IEBC appointments, cites due process
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 24, 2025

The three-judge bench, in its ruling, underscored the seriousness of contempt proceedings and stressed that due process must be strictly followed befo...

High Court declares Small Claims decisions rendered after 60 days as null and void
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 24, 2025

He further stated that the Small Claims Court Act and its accompanying Rules do not provide for an extension of the 60-day timeframe, and the trial co...

High Court to rule July 31 on legality of Kindiki's Deputy President appointment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2025

The development follows a May 9 decision by the Court of Appeal that declared a previous bench—appointed by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu to ha...

Kenya’s opposition vows to take Ruto to ICC over extrajudicial killings, abductions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

The leaders accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of unleashing rogue police units and forming Haiti-style militia gangs to suppress dissent.

City lawyer urges CJ Koome to suspend court sittings on June 25 in honour of slain teacher Albert Ojwang
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 17, 2025

Wanjiku argues that suspending court operations would demonstrate the Judiciary’s recognition of the gravity of the matter and its solidarity with Ken...

Judiciary vows security reforms one year after Makadara Magistrate Kivuti’s shooting
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 16, 2025

Magistrate Kivuti was shot while presiding over a court case, an incident that shocked the nation and exposed critical security lapses within judicial...

Courts in Isiolo, Marsabit among 42 set for digitisation in Sh250 million tech upgrade
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

The digitisation project will also allow courts to manage cases electronically, conduct video hearings and streamline communication among staff and st...

Court halts transfer of public seal to Head of Public Service, cites constitutional concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

In his ruling on Wednesday, June 12, 2025, Justice Chacha Mwita stated that the case raises critical constitutional and legal issues that warrant judi...

FIDA sues JSC over bid to oust Supreme Court judges, citing constitutional crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

FIDA is challenging the legality and constitutionality of the process initiated by the JSC, warning that it could result in the unprecedented removal...

Former minister Kimunya to defend himself in Sh60 million land graft case after Court of Appeal ruling
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 10, 2025

The charges relate to events in 2005 when Kimunya allegedly oversaw the allocation of 25 acres of public land to Midlands Ltd, valued at about Sh60 mi...

Judicial Service Commission advertises five Kadhi posts in fresh judicial recruitment drive
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

The JSC is seeking to fill 145 other judicial vacancies. These include 15 positions for judges of the Court of Appeal, 20 for judges of the High Court...

Nairobi court halts government ban on matatu graffiti pending petition's full hearing
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 09, 2025

High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye granted conservatory orders in favour of Michael Makubo William, the petitioner who challenged the legality and consti...

Former Harambee Stars striker Taiwo Atieno charged with assaulting ex-girlfriend Keisha Buchanan
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 08, 2025

According to the BBC, Atieno, who represented Harambee Stars from between 2009 and 2012, faces eight charges relating to Buchanan, including assault c...

Eastleigh's hidden gem: Fadumahindi Restaurant offers tasty culinary delights and inclusivity
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 07, 2025

This inviting eatery is a true gem, blending the warmth of hospitality with culinary excellence and a touch of modernity.

Flavours of the coast: How to make tasty mahamri at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 07, 2025

Light, slightly sweet, and delicately spiced, this deep-fried treat is more than just food: it is a symbol of culture, hospitality, and heritage.

Nairobi County seeks court nod to auction clamped properties over unpaid land rates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2025

Kerich lamented that only 20 per cent of Nairobi landowners pay their land rates, even as all residents expect uniform service delivery from the count...

Mali’s Justice Modibo Sacko elected president of African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 04, 2025

The 11-member panel of judges similarly elected Lady Justice Bensaoula Chafika of Algeria to replace Justice Sacko as Vice President.

Fresh twist in Gachagua case as petitioners seek his reinstatement as DP and judge’s recusal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

Five petitioners argue that a High Court order issued in October 2024, which suspended the Senate’s resolution to impeach Gachagua and blocked the app...

African Human Rights Court to elect new leaders on June 2
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 01, 2025

The successful candidates will replace Lady Justice Imani Daud Aboud of Tanzania and Justice Modibo Sacko of Mali, whose respective terms as President...

Eastleigh's California Food Court offers unique dining experience with tasty Halal delights
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 31, 2025

The rice, warm and comforting, had a subtle smokiness that blended seamlessly with the freshness of the vegetables and the chicken, juicy and tender,...

Court upholds dismissal of Gachagua’s staff after impeachment
Amina Wako  |  May 30, 2025

The judge ruled that the government did not violate the constitutional rights of the affected employees.

State launches committee to speed up land and environmental cases stalling key projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 29, 2025

The Attorney General said the legal audit conducted by her office showed that the government is either a principal or interested party in all the 10,5...

Man accused of killing MMU student Sylvia Kemunto charged in Kibera court, denied bond
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

The court was told that Mutinda is a flight risk, having allegedly fled the university after the crime and contacted a prosecution witness to express...

Gachagua defends election chaos remarks, blames Ruto allies for "misinterpretation"
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

Gachagua says his statements were taken out of context, insisting he only meant that President William Ruto would lose the election regardless of who...

High court bars DCI, DPP from arresting Malala over Kakamega chaos, grants anticipatory bail
Joseph Ndunda  |  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...

Court declines bid to halt Nairobi’s Green Army initiative amid labour rights petition
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that halting the programme at this stage would be premature and instead directed that the matter be heard and determine...

Trump’s Afrikaners are South African opportunists, not refugees: What’s behind the US move
The Conversation  |  May 28, 2025

The evidence suggests that the heads of household among the Afrikaner 49 are drawn not only from that minority of Afrikaners who are totally unreconci...

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