former Chief Justice David Maraga Stories

Maraga warns Ruto’s Sh1.5 trillion Infrastructure Fund risks mismanagement, deepening debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Maraga accused the Ruto administration of a pattern of corruption and mismanagement, arguing that past scandals demonstrate how public funds have been...

Justice and Equity Council accuses government of corruption and state repression
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 27, 2025

The group said Kenya's post-independence dream of justice and prosperity has been "betrayed by a political class addicted to greed and deceit."

Supreme Court to begin year-end recess on December 21
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

During this period, the Supreme Court Registry shall remain open to the public from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on all weekdays other than public holidays.

Kenya lobbies Tanzania to support Prof. Phoebe Okowa’s candidature for ICJ judge
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 24, 2025

If elected, Okowa would be the first Kenyan and only the seventh woman in history to sit on the world court.

Ombudsman CEO Mercy Wambua suspended for 14 days over misconduct claims
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 21, 2025

The 14-day interdiction is intended to provide time for a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations against her.

National Police Service Commission says court lacks jurisdiction on recruitment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 21, 2025

Citing police reform history, the Police service commission told the Labour court that its independence is vital to keeping politics out of police rec...

Relief for Laikipia residents as Government waives land charges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere welcomed the announcement, saying the technical committee would fast-track the adjudication process and help residents...

Ex–CJ Maraga blasts Privatisation Bill, calls for transparency and public oversight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

Maraga said the Bill—which seeks to privatise state-owned enterprises—bypasses constitutional requirements for public participation and risks concentr...

Lawyer sues Chief Justice Koome over delayed rollout of Small Claims Courts
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 13, 2025

Sunday Memba claims that the Judiciary has only operationalised 39 Small Claims Courts out of the 337 required by law, leaving 298 sub-counties withou...

Attorney General’s office launches free legal aid centres to bring justice closer to Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The centres will provide free legal assistance for common issues, including family conflicts, land disputes, child protection, and succession matters....

Former CJ David Maraga vows to team up with opposition to unseat Ruto in 2027
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 06, 2025

In what many view as a bold political move that could redefine opposition unity, Maraga’s decision could pose a serious challenge to Ruto’s bid for a...

African countries gear up for major push on climate innovation, climate financing and climate change laws
The Conversation  |  Oct 05, 2025

Climate finance should ensure fairness by empowering the most affected communities to adapt, receive compensation for losses, and benefit from strong...

Court bars businessman Kung’u Muigai from defaming Justice Isaac Lenaola
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 01, 2025

According to court documents, Kung'u Muigai is alleged to have linked Justice Lenaola and other senior judges to corruption and further insinuated the...

129 judicial officers appointed as Small Claims Court adjudicators
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

The appointments aim to enhance the Small Claims Court system and ensure faster handling of minor disputes, improving access to justice for the public...

Maraga condemns "misuse of public funds" through government empowerment programmes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

Maraga condemned what he described as the blatant diversion of taxpayers’ money for political purposes.

Court orders Kirinyaga County to pay Sh3.5 million to man who lost wife in road tragedy
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 16, 2025

Justice Edward Muriithi ruled in favour of Paul Gichangi, who had petitioned the court to compel County Executive for Finance Jacqueline Njogu and Chi...

KMPDC orders hospital to release detained body, declares practice illegal
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 16, 2025

The Council emphasised that hospitals may still pursue unpaid bills through lawful means, but detaining a body as leverage is both illegal and a viola...

Maraga unveils ‘Ukatiba Philosophy’ for his 2027 presidential bid, slams Ruto on democracy
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 16, 2025

Speaking at the University of Nairobi during an event organised with ForumCiv to mark International Democracy Day, Maraga urged Kenyans to actively de...

Ex-CJ Maraga demands drop of terrorism charges against protesters as prosecution seeks 21-day probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

Maraga argued that anti-terror laws are being misused to criminalise constitutionally protected rights, including the freedom to assemble and petition...

Fear and mistrust keep police abuse victims silent, report finds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

The study paints a grim picture of public confidence in criminal justice institutions, with only 14.3 per cent of respondents saying they trusted the...

International Justice Mission unhappy with debate over Ruto's police victims compensation team
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 09, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo echoed the call for accountability, saying that cases involving police officers and those in authority should be expedite...

Nearly 43 per cent of Kenyans report police abuse, study shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The Justice System Response to Police Accountability report by International Justice Mission Kenya engaged 5,700 participants across nine counties thr...

Justice and Equity Commission hails police brutality ruling, calls for immediate action
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 09, 2025

JEC hailed a recent High Court decision awarding compensation to victims of police brutality and unlawful detention, terming it a "landmark ruling" in...

African Bar Association honours Supreme Court for 2022 election rulings
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 05, 2025

The Supreme Court said the honour reflected both the resilience of the Kenyan people and the dedication of judicial officers and staff to safeguarding...

Illegal financial flows drain African economies: How tax havens fuel corruption
DW News  |  Sep 04, 2025

The African Union has warned the continent loses billions in illicit financial flows each year. Analysts say stopping tax evasion and corruption is ju...

Kenyan manufacturer sues Tanzania at East Africa Court of Justice over "discriminatory" tax
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 04, 2025

Match Masters Limited, filed the case arguing that the excise duty introduced by Tanzania violates the EAC Treaty and amounts to protectionism.

Ombudsman and IPOA launch joint framework to address police conduct concerns
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 03, 2025

In a joint statement, the organisations said the initiative seeks to strengthen the resolution of citizens’ complaints on public service delivery as w...

Ex-DRC justice minister Mutamba jailed for Sh2.6 billion scandal: Political witch-hunt or genuine anti-graft drive?
DW News  |  Sep 03, 2025

Mutamba vowed to come down hard on embezzlers. Now, he has been sentenced to three years, with hard labour, for allegedly stealing funds intended for...

CJ Koome calls for community service for petty offenders serving short jail terms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2025

The Chief Justice reiterated that petty offenders serving less than three months should not be imprisoned but instead diverted to community service or...

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