Kikuyu Law Courts Stories

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.

Funding delay forces 2,105 students out of school, over 7,000 suspend studies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 25, 2025

The failure to release the remaining funds has disrupted learning and forced institutions to operate under tight financial strain, despite continuing...

MP Ong’ondo Were murder: Suspect Isaac Kuria details alleged police torture
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 25, 2025

Isaac Kuria, the man suspected of pulling the trigger in the killing of the MP, appeared virtually before Justice Kanyi Kimondo at the Milimani High C...

KUCCPS opens portal for KMTC September intake
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2025

The placement agency encouraged all interested applicants to take advantage of the window to submit their applications online or through any Huduma Ce...

Mwiki families not to bury kin without justice as lawyers, activists condemn brutal killings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2025

Njehia’s family now accuses the government of protecting the officer believed to have fired the fatal shot, a senior officer allegedly attached to Mar...

CS Geoffrey Ruku makes impromptu visit to Rift Valley Regional Offices, locks out hundreds of staff
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

CS Geoffrey Ruku, who was in Nakuru for an impromptu inspection of service delivery in national government offices, expressed disappointment that most...

Moses Kuria says he foresees unopposed 2027 presidential bid, citing national unity push
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

Kuria said presidential hopefuls will ultimately rally behind a single candidate ahead of the 2027 election, much like the broad coalition that endors...

Kamukunji's quiet triumph: How community effort revitalised a historic Nairobi space
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 22, 2025

For now, though, Kamukunji Grounds stands as a quiet triumph—a model of what happens when a community decides to reclaim and reshape its own spaces.

Government contractors, suppliers risk ban if not registered on e-procurement portal by July 1
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

KURA stated that the directive is in line with a presidential order and supports ongoing public finance management reforms aimed at digitising and str...

‘We were told not to cry’: The untold mental health crisis facing Kenya’s men
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 22, 2025

Like many others in his situation, Erick Mwari turned to substances to cope, numbing emotional pain with harmful distractions.

Over 10,000 students in Kamukunji receive bursaries worth Sh71.5 million
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 21, 2025

Speaking at the event, Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan highlighted the importance of education in transforming lives and addressing povert...

KUPPET threatens nationwide strike if CBA talks fail to kick off in seven days
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 21, 2025

The union has warned that the employer's failure to initiate talks within the stipulated period could trigger a nationwide teachers’ strike and other...

Tears flow as Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan recalls life in exile, activism struggles with Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 20, 2025

Addressing a gathering at a memorial event organised by the University of Nairobi to celebrate Ngũgĩ’s life and work, Yusuf moved the audience with po...

What happens when aid is cut to a large refugee camp? Kenyan study paints a bleak picture
The Conversation  |  Jun 19, 2025

Notably, the US recently slashed billions of US dollars from global relief efforts. The slashed contributions once made up to half of all public human...

Moi University defends layoff of 376 staff, citing Sh8.8 billion debt crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 17, 2025

The university says the retrenchment is expected to save Sh120 million each month, though MPs have questioned the legality, fairness, and timing of th...

KUPPET warns court ruling on school levies will cripple public education
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

The ruling bars public schools from imposing any levies without prior approval from the Education Cabinet Secretary.

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...

MPs demand swift action on stalled Jomvu link road project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 17, 2025

The MPs expressed frustration over the prolonged delay, attributing it to a contractor who abandoned the site, citing delayed government payments.

Kenya Railways nears completion of Sh4.2 billion Mombasa SGR terminus, 26km city link line
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 16, 2025

Once operational, the upgraded line will enable Madaraka Express passengers and users of all seven SGR stations in Mombasa to reach the central busine...

Counties to take over Sh150 billion in functions by July 2026 in landmark devolution move
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

The move follows an agreement between the national government and the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee after a two-year consultation pr...

‘Tell us if he’s alive’: Family of missing Kenyan officer in Haiti sues government over silence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

Benedict Kabiru’s family say they have been left in distress, with no answers from officials, as fears grow that he may have been captured or killed.

‘No justice, no teaching’: Kilifi teachers warn of disruptions over Ojwang’s death
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 15, 2025

The teachers held a candlelight vigil in Malindi, mourning their colleague and voicing outrage over what they described as increasing risks facing tea...

Public Service CS Ruku leads aid effort in Kibra, pledges full implementation of disaster plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

Ruku said the government under President William Ruto was committed to ensuring no Kenyan is left behind during times of crisis.

Strong winds, waves to hit 15 counties from June 13, weatherman warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

The winds are expected to intensify to over 30 knots (15.4 m/s) from Saturday, June 14, to Tuesday, June 17, before reducing to 25 knots on Wednesday,...

Teachers’ union eulogises slain educator Albert Ojwang, condemns police brutality
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 13, 2025

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori remembered Ojwang not only as a classroom teacher but also as a bold voice against corruption and social injusti...

Moi University staff cry foul over job cuts and unpaid deductions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2025

Kenya University Staff Union, Moi University Chapter, said staff were being declared redundant without dialogue, only for their roles to be outsourced...

Cholera claims one life in Kakuma Refugee Camp as 30 cases confirmed since May 18
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 11, 2025

So far, a total of 30 individuals have tested positive for the disease, with 74 tests conducted on individuals exhibiting cholera-like symptoms.

National Police Service declares Kikuyu musician Samuel Muchoki, alias Samidoh, deserter for failing to report for duty
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

Though unreachable by police, Samidoh appeared active online, with an Instagram post seen just two hours before 8:36 am on June 10, although he has ye...

Teachers’ unions warn of strike as TSC stalls on new CBA, budget omits salary review funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

Knut, Kuppet and Kusnet officials say they submitted fresh proposals months ago, but have not received any meaningful response from the TSC.

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