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Angry South Korea protesters overwhelm police after court extends Yoon's detention
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

Yoon's conservative People Power Party called the court's decision to extend his detention on Sunday a "great pity".

Uganda court martial asserts jurisdiction over Kizza Besigye case, rejects defence claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

Besigye’s defence had argued that the trial was invalid, citing the alleged abduction and Uganda’s lack of jurisdiction over events that took place in...

Interior CS Murkomen to challenge court ruling holding police IG liable for junior officers’ actions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

The ruling centred around a decision made by former IG Koome to suspend the rights of KMPDU members to strike.

Lawyer Nelson Havi demands CJ Koome resign in two days over claims of rot in Judiciary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Koome has continuously distanced herself from the allegations of corruption and incompetence within the Judiciary.

Defiance of court orders by police bosses a sign of failure in security leadership, says Nairobi Senator Sifuna
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Senator Sifuna expressed disappointment at what he termed as an apparent belief among some security leaders that they are above the law.

Court orders Attorney General to file response on petition to push enforced disappearance cases to ICC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

The individuals who have been abducted are reportedly active social media users known for their outspoken criticism of President Ruto and his administ...

How High Court judge wrestled top cop Gilbert Masengeli in legal tussle over abducted rights activists
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 03, 2025

The push and pull went on during which Justice Mugambi summoned Masengeli seven times, but the top cop ignored all these summonses.

I hope I won’t die of pressure, Billy Mwangi’s father breaks down over abducted son
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

Billy’s father, who travelled from Embu in search of his son, expressed frustration and despair, saying his wife had repeatedly collapsed due to the e...

Ombudsman directs JSC to publish complaints against judges, decisions within 21 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

The Ombudsman wants the JSC to publish detailed information on judicial complaints, including the complaints themselves, responses from judges, analys...

Leaders ask CJ Martha Koome to build more courts in north eastern region
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 21, 2024

Wajir South MP Mohammed Adow and his Mandera South counterpart Abdul Haro say the neglect of the region in almost all spheres makes it difficult for t...

Museveni defends Court Martial jurisdiction amid debate on Besigye's trial 
Amina Wako  |  Dec 12, 2024

President Museveni firmly defended the practice, describing it as a deliberate and essential strategy to bolster Uganda’s security apparatus.

Prosecutors ask ICC to convict two Central African Republic militia leaders
Reuters  |  Dec 10, 2024

Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona and Alfred Yekatom are accused of helping to lead a campaign of violence against Muslim civilians.

Besigye sues Kenya, Uganda at the East African Court of Justice over alleged abduction
Amina Wako  |  Dec 09, 2024

Observers argue that the General Court Martial in Makindye, where Besigye and Lutale are facing charges of undermining national security and illegal p...

Kenyans back Justice Isaac Lenaola's call for quick reconstitution of IEBC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

Lenaola questioned how Parliament could focus on passing other laws while neglecting what he termed as a critical issue for the nation.

Court orders NLC to pay Sh1.2bn for land acquired to build roads in Mombasa
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

The court ruled that Hassanali is entitled to just compensation for the land unlawfully acquired by the NLC and used by KeNHA.

MPs push for constitutional amendment to secure constituency fund
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

The move comes after multiple court rulings declaring the NG-CDF unconstitutional due to its absence in the Constitution.

Kenya sued at East African Court over Bill Gates Foundation immunities
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 04, 2024

They argue that the government has failed to ensure transparency, public participation, and accountability in granting immunities.

International court to begin hearings that may shape climate change litigation
Reuters  |  Nov 29, 2024

Fiji’s Attorney General Graham Leung called the hearings a historic opportunity for small island developing states in their quest for climate change j...

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