Court to rule on whether three or five judges will hear petition on Adani-JKIA lease deal
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-10-08 18:57:23

Court to rule on whether three or five judges will hear petition on Adani-JKIA lease deal

The judge agreed with KAWU that the matter of certifying the case for referral to CJ Martha Koome for the setting up of the panel should be determined first.

Trial of 12 police commanders in Kisumu post-election violence delayed again
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-10-03 20:36:19

Trial of 12 police commanders in Kisumu post-election violence delayed again

The suspects will be bearing consequences for failing to exercise command responsibility to prevent their juniors from committing atrocities on civilians.

LSK warns against MPs' growing urge for constitutional amendments after protests
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-09-25 16:16:01

LSK warns against MPs' growing urge for constitutional amendments after protests

They include the proposed Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024 that seeks to tighten the laws around the right to assembly.

Activist Bob Njagi recalls abduction, threats and survival in detention
  • Author: John Mbati
  • Date: 2024-09-23 23:08:25

Activist Bob Njagi recalls abduction, threats and survival in detention

While in custody, Njagi was reportedly held at a secret detention centre under dire conditions.

High court halts mandatory registration of students into SHIF
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-19 16:00:38

High court halts mandatory registration of students into SHIF

LSK told the court that the directive issued by the Ministries of Education and Health, and the Attorney General was unlawful.

LSK files petition seeking justice for victims of police brutality during 2023 protests
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-11 23:00:30

LSK files petition seeking justice for victims of police brutality during 2023 protests

The protests, which began in 2023, were triggered by the removal of subsidies on essential goods such as maize flour and petroleum, leading to widespread unrest.

Masengeli a no-show again as court orders him to appear
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-05 14:31:54

Masengeli a no-show again as court orders him to appear

The court doesn't see why Masengeli didn't prioritise the court order and chose to go for the workshop

High court gives IG last chance to explain whereabouts of three abducted Kenyans
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-09-03 19:05:29

High court gives IG last chance to explain whereabouts of three abducted Kenyans

The three are Bob Micheni Njagi, Jamil Longton and Aslam Longton suspected to have been abducted by security agents on August 19, 2024, for perception of involvement in anti-government protests.

Sakaja to hire 46 lawyers in City Hall's new partnership with LSK 
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-08-29 15:14:48

Sakaja to hire 46 lawyers in City Hall's new partnership with LSK 

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

LSK seeks legal support for protesters arrested during Nane Nane demos
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-08-09 14:43:15

LSK seeks legal support for protesters arrested during Nane Nane demos

Acting Inspector-General of Police Gilbert Masengeli said 174 people were arrested during Thursday's demonstrations.

LSK demands exclusion of civilian police from Nane Nane protests
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-08-08 13:29:47

LSK demands exclusion of civilian police from Nane Nane protests

LSK urged the IG to abstain from utilising unmarked vehicles, vehicles with distorted number plates, or vehicles without legal registration, accusing them of committing crimes and fleeing justice.

LSK condemns rise of politically radicalised groups during anti-govt demos
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-24 10:55:25

LSK condemns rise of politically radicalised groups during anti-govt demos

LSK has also faulted the police whom they claim allowed the perpetrators of goonism and violence to reign fear and terror among innocent Kenyans.

Gen Z protests help bring forth Faith Odhiambo’s resolve for bolder LSK
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-14 07:37:52

Gen Z protests help bring forth Faith Odhiambo’s resolve for bolder LSK

Her zeal in defending the rights of Kenyans was quickly noticed, with many praising her unrelenting determination.

Court declines to quash gazette notice establishing presidential task-force on health
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-07-09 21:46:02

Court declines to quash gazette notice establishing presidential task-force on health

They wanted the high court to issue orders prohibiting any person from convening, aiding, attending, reporting to, receiving reports from, paying or facilitating payment of any public funds to the task force.

Kindiki: Police officers involved in alleged abductions to be prosecuted
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-09 18:54:27

Kindiki: Police officers involved in alleged abductions to be prosecuted

Kindiki reiterated the government's duty to respect and protect the constitutional rights of all citizens.

After conflicting accounts, police report sheds light on Githurai night of terror
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-29 14:30:37

After conflicting accounts, police report sheds light on Githurai night of terror

Social media has been awash with differing casualty figures, with some claiming victims were carried away by officers and that their bodies were not at the mortuaries in the area or the city at large.

Finance Bill demos: Kidnapped students Joshua Okayo, Regis Wanjala found
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-06-29 12:57:52

Finance Bill demos: Kidnapped students Joshua Okayo, Regis Wanjala found

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) confirmed Joshua Okayo's rescue along with that of Regis Wanjala, another student who had also been missing.

CS Duale outlines guidelines for military deployment during protests after court order
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-28 22:14:05

CS Duale outlines guidelines for military deployment during protests after court order

The notice, second this week, comes after the high court nullified an earlier one for failing to follow the proper procedure.

LSK obtains orders barring security agencies from abducting protesters
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-26 23:07:35

LSK obtains orders barring security agencies from abducting protesters

The society filed the suit following a spate of abductions of persons supporting the protests on their social media accounts.

Lawyers petition High Court to bar Ruto from assenting to Finance Bill
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-06-26 14:57:05

Lawyers petition High Court to bar Ruto from assenting to Finance Bill

The lawyers argue that the overwhelming majority of the views submitted to the parliamentary committees for Budget and Public Finance Management strongly objected to the provisions of the fiscal bill.

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