East African Court of Justice Stories

Boniface Mwangi, Agather Atuhaire sue Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania over torture, illegal deportation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

At the time of the incident, the two had lawfully travelled to Tanzania to observe the treason trial of opposition leader and lawyer Tundu Lissu.

Judiciary calls for budget increase, says Sh20 billion deficit crippling functions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya revealed that the Judiciary received Sh22.42 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year against a required Sh43.17 bill...

JSC condemns attacks on judiciary following recent rulings on bail applications
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 17, 2025

The JSC further cautioned that targeting judicial officers personally, rather than pursuing legal redress through appeals or reviews, threatens the ru...

Ex-CJ Maraga accuses Ruto government of weaponising anti-terror laws to silence dissent
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 16, 2025

Speaking after a court session, Maraga stressed that terrorism is a grave offence that should not be exploited as a tool of intimidation, particularly...

Court declares twin daughters of late ex-minister Soita Shitanda legal heirs in succession dispute
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 16, 2025

In a judgment delivered by Justice Hillary Chemitei, the court found that the two had demonstrated that Shitanda supported them during his lifetime.

Kamlesh Pattni loses Sh10 billion land case to ex-spy chief James Kanyotu's family
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 15, 2025

Judge Oguttu Mboya said the alleged sale of the Kangaita Coffee Estate Limited's land in Ruiru violated orders issued in a succession case blocking th...

Court awards Sh10.5 million to Senate Clerk Nyegenye in defamation case against Gloria Orwoba
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

The court found that Orwoba intentionally and maliciously shared the allegations through her WhatsApp status, Facebook page, and X, with the aim of da...

Court of Appeal redirects Gikomba, Riyadha property row to Land Court
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 14, 2025

The appellate court said that the core issue in the dispute was the use and occupation of land, which places it squarely under the jurisdiction of the...

Were Judiciary staff locked out by hackers seeking to stall IEBC appeal?
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 14, 2025

Chief Registrar of Judiciary (CRJ) Winfrida Mokaya on Monday skirted around the issue, avoiding confirming that the same was a forced takeover of the...

Police refute brutality allegations in Julia Njoki's death
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 14, 2025

The death of Julia Njoki has generated public concern, especially on social media platforms, where some users have alleged that her death was a result...

Court quashes death sentence for two robbery with violence convicts
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 14, 2025

The High Court had previously upheld the trial court's decision, but the appellate court found that both lower courts failed to properly assess the fl...

Court of Appeal slams Kenya’s mandatory death penalty law, cites sentencing inequality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

Justices John Mativo, Mwaniki Gachoka, and George Odunga observed that while some convicted murderers are given lighter sentences, those found guilty...

Jifora restaurant: The secret luxury spot transforming Eastleigh's dining scene
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 12, 2025

Jifora feels like a portal to another world – one where elegance, comfort, and hospitality blend effortlessly.

Kenya's Supreme Court to begin six-week August recess
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The break, which will run for six weeks, is part of the Judiciary’s official calendar and is provided for under the Constitution, the Supreme Court Ac...

Inside the appointment process of Kenya’s Chief Kadhi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The Chief Kadhi is the overall leader of the Kadhi’s Courts, which handle matters related to Islamic personal law such as marriage, divorce, and inher...

President William Ruto reinstates Charles Nyachae to Kenya School of Government post
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

Charles Nyachae has been re-appointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya School of Government Council, a role he previously held.

Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu slams Office of the President for stalled small claims courts in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

Nancy Gathungu pointed out that responsibility for completing the courts in Dagoretti, Kasarani, Mihango and Huruma was handed over to the Judiciary t...

Protest aftermath: Judiciary starts repairs, Dagoretti Law Courts to reopen in 30 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

According to Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya, the rebuilding of destroyed infrastructure is ongoing, supported by public and private partners.

Two Gachagua allies, 34 others charged over attacks on government offices in Kikuyu, Matuu
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 10, 2025

In addition to terrorism charges, the accused also face counts of arson and, in the alternative, malicious damage to property.

Manyatta MP Mukunji, journalist, boda boda rider granted bail in Saba Saba terror probe case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 10, 2025

Defence lawyer Ndegwa Njiru criticised the case, accusing the state of misusing the judicial process for political purposes.

Third suspect charged with murder of Gaala Adan, 17, killed after rejecting forced marriage in Wajir
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2025

The DPP had earlier charged Tiffow—identified as the deceased’s 40-year-old husband—and Ahmed with Gaala’s murder.

Omtatah files petition to halt Southlands housing project in Lang'ata over alleged illegalities
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 09, 2025

Omtatah claims the government is building 17-storey residential blocks on land designated as a road and rail buffer zone, without conducting public pa...

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...

Gachagua to Ruto: Nobody wants to overthrow you, let's meet at the ballot
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

Gachagua insisted that their campaign is grounded in the Constitution and not aimed at destabilising the government.

Gachagua allies, 35 others to know fate on terror charges on Thursday after Kikuyu protests
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 09, 2025

The charges stem from a wave of destruction that rocked several government facilities in Kikuyu on 25 June 2025 during the Gen Z protest that rocked t...

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji says arrest was politically motivated as Embu erupts in protest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Mukunji alleged that the government was using his arrest as a tactic to intimidate him because of his political alignment and outspoken views on natio...

Appeal court stops Sh7.9m payout to Garissa residents who sued State over alleged military shooting
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 08, 2025

This follows an appeal by the State seeking to halt payment of the damages ordered after the High Court found the Kenya Defence Forces liable for shoo...

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