Nelson Havi Stories

Nelson Havi issues warning to police officers following Klinzy Barasa's arraignment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

In a statement, Nelson Havi emphasised the personal consequences law enforcement officers face when the state distances itself after unlawful actions...

Havi challenges bench hearing ouster of Supreme Court judges, seeks disqualification
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 05, 2025

In his application, Havi cites a conflict of interest and lack of impartiality, arguing that the judges were appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome,...

Havi challenges advocates disciplinary tribunal’s verdict on his misconduct in High Court
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 21, 2025

The tribunal had found Havi guilty of professional misconduct after he allegedly published defamatory remarks directed at fellow lawyer Allen Gichuhi.

Fresh petition seeks CJ Koome's removal from office for assigning junior judges to hear own case
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 18, 2025

The petition, filed by former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi, accuses Koome of gross misconduct in the assignment of judges to hear...

Havi challenges High Court’s jurisdiction in CJ Martha Koome case against JSC
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The former LSK president argues that under the Constitution of Kenya, such matters fall outside the court's jurisdiction.

Supreme Court upholds ban on Ahmednasir, declines to allow lawyer’s firm to represent client
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

The court instead gave Fatuma Abud Faraj, the petitioner who sought to be represented by Ahmednasir's firm, 14 days to either find another lawyer or a...

Lawyer Nelson Havi demands CJ Koome resign in two days over claims of rot in Judiciary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Koome has continuously distanced herself from the allegations of corruption and incompetence within the Judiciary.

Judges dismiss petition against CBC, citing children welfare concerns
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 21, 2024

They dismissed the arguments by lawyer Nelson Havi that there was no public input due to a lack of public participation.

Lawyer Havi petitions court to suspend judges interviews slated for April 3
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 27, 2024

Havi wants the interview exercise to be put on hold until Omwanza is sworn in as commissioner of JSC to represent the interests of advocates.

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