Six Kenyans sue polls agency for blocking petitions to recall MPs

Petitioners say IEBC inaction denies citizens a constitutional right. IEBC says it cannot recall MPs without a clear legal framework.

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Judge declines to withdraw from Nairobi Hospital leadership row

Judge Nixon Sifuna rebuffed recusal bid, dismissing allegations of bias as “sheer paranoia.”

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Court spells the end of Isiolo's 60-year-old bar, a relic of 'choma'

However, the origin of ‘nyama choma’ is now on the verge of extinction owing to developments around it.

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CS Kabogo's appointment of MCK Board challenged in court

Wanyama claimed that the same gazette notice that appointed the four also declared vacancies on the same board.

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William Ruto's money men

Lawyer say the Deputy President and his entourage have dished out Sh1 billion already. In the petition, the lawyers says the officials should be found guilty of bribery, abuse of office.

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IPOA ordered to release details of Pakistan journalist killing probe

Court upholds Sh10m compensation for journalist Arshad Sharif’s family. Judges fault IPOA, DPP over stalled prosecution and secrecy after fatal police shooting.

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Elon Musk's X, CAK fight off claims of hate speech spread

Felix Kibet argues that X has facilitated the spread of harmful content, including hate speech and privacy violations.

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Insurers now warm up to health cover for the elderly

He says, despite her requiring quality care due to her advanced age, very few insurance companies are willing to fully insure her, claiming that she is a high-risk client.

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Till debt do us part: Why you must divorce before suing your spouse

Magistrate rules loan recovery must wait until marriage is dissolved.

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Firm's 35-year legal battle with lender lands in Supreme Court

Clothes maker wants the top court to determine whether the case goes beyond the two parties’ interests or not. It’s demanding Sh32 billion in the dispute over an initial loan of Sh 9M.

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Police skip court in trial of 'killer' Pangani officer

Six police officers who were due to testify against former Pangani Police Station officer Ahmed Rashid now risk imprisonment or being personally fined for failing to appear in court

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Two officers, IG to pay rice farmer Sh500,000 for excessive use of force

The High Court has ordered the Inspector General of Police and two police officers to pay a rice farmer Sh500,000 for the use of excessive force over an unpaid water bill.

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Court affirms ex-Lipton Tea manager's sacking for sexual harassment

Employment and Labour Relations Court has affirmed the sacking of an international tea firm’s manager over sexual misconduct.

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Electronic or hybrid election? Opinion split between senator, IEBC and AG

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah opines elections should be electronic or a digital system to achieve a tamper-proof process.

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Court orders DHL to pay former boss Sh8.9m for dismissal after Kirubi's death

Court faults DHL for unfairly dismissing Mutuma without due process. Dispute linked to late Kirubi’s board role and succession fallout.

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Talanta Stadium land saga deepens as court blocks telco bosses prosecution

The controversy over ownership of the land where Talanta Stadium sits continues in the corridors of justice,­ with the High Court blocking the prosecution of Telkom Kenya bosses. 

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Kenya wins Sh300b case against railway concessionaire in London

An arbitration court in London has dismissed a Sh300 billion case filed by the Rift Valley Railways (RVR) against the Kenyan government over a contract to run the metre gauge railway. 

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Court declines to stop Sh1.2b church construction at State House

This is after Attorney General Dorcas Oduor raised an objection that the constitutional court had no authority to hear a case on land use.

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Court orders Treasury staff to surrender Sh75m mixed with dirty cash

­­­A National Treasury employee has been ordered to forfeit Sh75 million, which includes her salary, farming and small business earnings, which she mixed with illicit money.

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RVR loses Sh300b railway dispute, ordered to pay Kenya nearly Sh1b

RVR has suffered a major legal blow after a London Court dismissed its Sh300 billion claim against the Kenyan government over a terminated railway concession.

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Besigye, his aide, sue Kenya govt over extradition to Uganda

Uganda’s opposition leader, Kizza Besigye, and his aide, Hajj Obeid Litale, have sued the Kenyan government, alleging illegal repatriation.

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EACC can probe Wamatangi but not arrest him, court rules

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission can investigate Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi but cannot arrest him until the application he filed in court this week is heard and determined.

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While the country thought DIG Lagat had stepped aside, he was on annual leave

Police Boss Douglas Kanja wished Lagat a restful leave after granting him 18-day break. In court papers, Lagat denied vacating office or appointing a replacement.

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Manchester Outfitters, Standard Chartered battle in Supreme Court over Sh32b

The Supreme Court will now determine whether the battle between Standard Chartered Bank and clothes maker, Manchester Outfitters, raises issues of public importance to be admitted for hearing.

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MP, journalist sue police chiefs over charges

Manyatta MP John Mukunji, journalist James Mbochi, and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) youth leader James Wanjiru want the terror charges dropped.

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KeNHA wins Sh670m tax row against KRA

KRA was seeking Sh532 million as Withholding Income Tax on foreign consultant, Sh56 million interest of late payment and a reverse Value Added Tax worth Sh68 million.

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How China firm got prime city land for free

Judge ruled that the company had occupied the property for 12 years, hence had acquired it through adverse possession. 

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Former MD seeks Sh79m from Ramco firms

Kevin Gicheru accuses the company of pushing him out through salary cuts and prolonged separation talks.

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'Misuse of POTA': Mukunji, journalist challenge state's 'abuse' of anti-terror law

Kung’u said that the DPP, IG, and the DCI had violated his clients’ rights to liberty, dignity, expression, and a fair trial.

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Wamatangi sues EACC, cites abuse of office after arrest

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi claims that he has been a victim of harassment and victimisation by EACC for the past year.

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DPP protests as ISIS-linked doctor accused of plotting anthrax attack set to be freed

The doctor jailed over links to ISIS and plotting a bio-chemical attack in the country is counting days to his freedom, after the magistrate court staff withheld his file for over a year.

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DPP Ingonga accused of using courts as weapon against Kenyans

The prosecutor faces backlash for invoking the Prevention of Terrorism Act on protesters. Courts have been criticised for imposing hefty bail and bond terms.

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Why colonial law revived during ODM protests has finally fallen

It was introduced in 1960 to deal with those who were opposed to the colonial government. The legislation was used by the current regime to tame ODM leaders.

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The bug in your glass: Why tap water in Nairobi is not so safe

Of all the 23 water points tested by NEMA, only Ruiru River waters were within the parameters set in the Water Quality Regulations, 2006.

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Why Judge quashed KRA, CA plan to use mobile IMEI numbers in tax compliance

The High Court in Nairobi has quashed a directive by KRA and CA to have all mobile phones used in the country registered in a push for tax compliance.

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Children born of Kenyans with refugees win citizenship case

High Court directed Attorney General to initiate the amendment to the law within one year to give the minors a right to be citizens by birth.

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Tension and drama in court over Nairobi Hospital board wrangles

Drama ensued on Thursday during a case filed over leadership wrangles at the Nairobi Hospital.

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Case filed in High Court to force the govt operationalize the coroner's law

A case has been filed in the High Court in Nairobi to compel the government to activate a law designed to establish an independent body to investigate unexplained deaths by the police.

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Court frees Rigathi allies and 35 others on bond in terror linked case

Prosecution claims the suspects face serious charges such as terrorism. But the magistrate ruled that there was no reason for them to remain behind bars.

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CMA to pay ex-Sanlam boss for silence that cost him new job

The High Court has ordered the CMA to pay former Sanlam Investment Ltd CEO Kennedy Muriithi Riungu Sh7.5 million for blocking his move to Gengis Capital and Mayfair Asset Managers Ltd.

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