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City lawyer Lempaa sues to stop President from hiring more advisers, demands halt to salaries
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 27, 2025

He argues that there is no legal framework or regulations outlining how many advisers the President can appoint, creating a loophole that allows the h...

Judiciary asks DPP to probe lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi over persistent attacks on judges
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 26, 2025

Among the allegations made by Ahmednasir was a sensational claim that a Supreme Court judge accepted a bribe of millions of shillings to influence a r...

Court told Brian Mwenda used fake certificates to pose as High Court advocate
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 22, 2025

Kennedy Ogutu, a legal officer with the Judiciary, told Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina that the certificates used to allow him to practice law...

Revealed: Boniface Mwangi, Agather Atuhaire not deported, still held by Tanzania immigration
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 21, 2025

Kenyan activists including VOCAL Africa CEO Hussein Khalid, expressed concern over the whereabouts of both Mwangi and Atuhaire following their apprehe...

Senate rejects proposal to ban county governments from hiring external law firms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

The report also highlights that county governments are under increased scrutiny over questionable spending on legal fees.

Supreme Court declines to lift ban on lawyer Ahmednasir citing legal flaws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

The judges questioned why none of the 15 lawyers employed at Ahmednasir Abdullahi Advocates LLP had sought to challenge the ban themselves.

Prof Oloo defends IEBC role, says he resigned from Ruto’s advisory team
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 12, 2025

He also noted that he resigned as Ruto’s advisor because he believes a credible IEBC is essential for the country’s future stability.

City Hall hires 60 lawyers to expands in-house legal team to curb costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

Prior to this recruitment, the county had 24 in-house lawyers. With the new additions, the legal team now stands at 84, enabling the county to better...

Tributes pour in as Kenya mourns renowned family lawyer Judy Thongori
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 15, 2025

She will be remembered for successfully suing the government for not delivering 30 per cent representation for women.

Lawyer Ahmednasir blasts northern Kenya leaders for 'neglecting' their counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Ahmednasir's criticism is directed at the five counties of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, and Marsabit.

Directline gives insurance regulator 24-hour ultimatum to remove 'illegal' directors
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 17, 2024

Directline had written to the IRA listing the directors including SK Macharia's wife as a shareholder.

PLO Lumumba seeks meeting with CJ Koome over alleged graft in Judiciary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

Lumumba referenced claims by lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, who alleged that some judicial officers demand financial or other inducements to render favo...

Kenya’s forgotten children: The struggles of children left behind by British soldiers
Amina Wako  |  Dec 05, 2024

Kenyan lawyer Kelvin Kubai represents 10 biracial children, some under 18, aiming to take their cases to Britain.

Court of Appeal suspends case on lawyer Ahmednasir's ban by Supreme Court
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2024

The parties involved will now coordinate with the President of the Court of Appeal to arrange for a five-judge bench.

Petition filed to block swearing-in of new DP if Senate upholds Gachagua impeachment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 10, 2024

He further proposed that the President of Kenya file an affidavit stating whether he has any complaint against Gachagua, and that the petition be subj...

Lawyer accuses Nairobi County speaker of withholding key revenue report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2024

According to Lawyer Owiso Owiso, the report, compiled by an ad hoc committee, has remained undisclosed for over four months, sparking accusations of n...

Reexamining the overlooked role of the Asian community in Kenya's development
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 01, 2024

Lawyers like A.R. Kapila and journalists like Pio Gama Pinto were vocal in articulating the African aspirations

Sakaja to hire 46 lawyers in City Hall's new partnership with LSK
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 29, 2024

The county chief also stated that the lawyers will look into Sh21 billion legal pending bills his administration inherited from the previous regime.

Lawyer petitions court to halt build and lease deal allowing foreign firm take over JKIA
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 30, 2024

KAA had argued that they had obtained cabinet approval for the JKIA Medium Term Investments Plan covering the upgrade of the passenger terminal buildi...

FIDA condemns 'pattern of violence against women' after bodies found in Kware
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 13, 2024

Thus far, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has directed the police to investigate the discovery and submit its findings within 21...

Shakahola child torture: Paul Mackenzie, 38 others to be served with witness statements
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 23, 2024

Principal Magistrate Nelly Chepchirchir further directed the prosecution to serve the accused with all exhibits it will rely on in its case.

Speaker Ng'ondi speaks out after backlash over 'forced' hug with Muslim woman
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2024

Speaker Kennedy Ng'ondi says events of his November 2022 birthday celebration were "never meant to disparage anyone".

Nairobi Speaker Ng'ondi under fire for demanding handshake, hug from Muslim woman
Amina Bonaya  |  Apr 16, 2024

A video of Ng'ondi's 2022 birthday party shows him insisting on a handshake and a hug from the Muslim woman. 

Shakahola massacre: Paul Mackenzie's lawyer skips court in terror case
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 27, 2024

Lawyer Wycliffe Makasembo was required in court on Wednesday following Mackenzie's March 13, 2024 refusal to attend proceedings in his trial. 

Shakahola massacre: Paul Mackenzie, 38 others denied bond in child cruelty case
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 14, 2024

The case will, however, be expedited to prevent undue delays, Principal Magistrate Nelly Chepchirchir said.

Shakahola massacre: Trial delayed as Paul Mackenzie skips court
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 13, 2024

Alleged cult leader Paul Mackenzie refused to attend proceedings in his trial over terrorism-related charges.

Murder suspect Kelvin Kang'ethe fires lawyers, alleges torture in prison
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 28, 2024

The murder suspect fired his lawyers, David Muthama and Anthony Kago, saying they did not help him after he raised the torture claims.

Court suspends LSK election of JSC representative
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 08, 2024

Nairobi lawyer Ishmael Nyaribo argues that despite meeting all the requirements for candidature, he was unduly prevented from participating in the ele...

Somalia parliament initiates landmark constitutional review process
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 24, 2024

Somalia's bicameral parliament took a pivotal step today, passing a motion to begin amending the country's provisional constitution.

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