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Seller wins legal nod to pursue Jumwa over Sh250M house deal
The High Court of Kenya has allowed a seller to pursue former Gender CS Aisha Jumwa for Sh60 million in unpaid arrears from a Sh250 million house purchase.
By 4 days ago
Seller wins legal nod to pursue Jumwa over Sh250M house deal
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Court affirms Noordin Haji's appointment as NIS boss
The High Court of Kenya has upheld the appointment of Noordin Haji as Director General of the National Intelligence Service, dismissing a legal challenge over the process.
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Court affirms Noordin Haji's appointment as NIS boss
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Court strikes out Tuju's case opposing properties transfer to Ultra Eureka in Sh1.9B row with EADB
A Nairobi Commercial Court has struck out a case by Raphael Tuju, allowing East African Development Bank to proceed with transferring his Karen properties to recover a Sh1.9 billion debt.
By 5 days ago
Court strikes out Tuju's case opposing properties transfer to Ultra Eureka in Sh1.9B row with EADB
Court orders Karen boreholes survey, and report on allowable sinking ratio in Nairobi
A court has directed the Water Resources Authority to survey boreholes in Karen, Nairobi and develop an aquifer allocation plan amid concerns over excessive groundwater drilling in Nairobi.
By 6 days ago
Court orders Karen boreholes survey, and report on allowable sinking ratio in Nairobi
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Ex-PC Chelogoi loses bid to stop case against his employee in Sh1.5b land row
The Lands Court in Nairobi has dismissed a case filed by former PC David Chelogoi, challenging the hearing of the criminal case against his employee in a Sh1.5 billion land row.
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Ex-PC Chelogoi loses bid to stop case against his employee in Sh1.5b land row
Court rejects motorist's plea for compensation for faulty car
The Court of Appeal has thrown out a case filed by a motorist against a car dealer seeking Sh40 million compensation. 
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Court rejects motorist's plea for compensation for faulty car
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Teens, rights groups challenge blanket sex ban
The government on Tuesday clashed with human rights and children’s rights groups and three teenagers over whether the blanket ban on sexual activity among minors should be lifted.
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Teens, rights groups challenge blanket sex ban
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Fresh twin challenge against Infrastructure Fund lands in court
 According to the petitioner, it is unclear how taxpayers' money will be cushioned from plunder and theft.
By 5 days ago
Fresh twin challenge against Infrastructure Fund lands in court
Former LSK president Gichuhi loses bid to quash list of senior counsel
The High Court in Nairobi has thrown out a case filed by former Law Society of Kenya President Allen Gichuhi’s challenging the conferment of his 54 colleagues as senior counsel.
By 6 days ago
Former LSK president Gichuhi loses bid to quash list of senior counsel
Court invalidates law giving police a blank cheque to hunt online liars and spreaders
The Court of Appeal has struck down sections of the cybercrime law that granted police sweeping powers to pursue alleged online defamation, a ruling set to benefit free speech advocates.
By 10 days ago
Court invalidates law giving police a blank cheque to hunt online liars and spreaders
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'Troublemaker' Havi kicked out of court for appearing in olive-green overalls
“Today, I tested the enforceability of these dogmas with my Olive Fatigues and was kicked out of Court. A formal challenge will now be mounted,” he said.
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'Troublemaker' Havi kicked out of court for appearing in olive-green overalls
Man accused of trafficking Kenyans to Russia remanded for 14 more days
A man accused of allegedly trafficking Kenyans to Russia to fight in the war with Ukraine will spend 14 more days behind bars for the court to establish if he qualifies to be released on bail.
By 11 days ago
Man accused of trafficking Kenyans to Russia remanded for 14 more days
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Why court has blocked police from arresting, prosecuting fertility doctor
High Court permanently restrained police from prosecuting fertility doctor over complaints arising from a surrogacy arrangement linked to a child’s skin colour.
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Why court has blocked police from arresting, prosecuting fertility doctor
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Have it on paper if you want that marriage wealth, Judge tells couples
A High Court ruling in Nairobi has upended the traditional view of marriage as a path to wealth, with a judge urging couples to formalise unions to safeguard claims over matrimonial property.
By 12 days ago
Have it on paper if you want that marriage wealth, Judge tells couples
KBA sues regulator over 'illegal' bancassurance fee ban
Kenya Bankers Association has sued the Insurance Regulatory Authority over what it terms an illegal bancassurance fee charged to insurance companies.
By 13 days ago
KBA sues regulator over 'illegal' bancassurance fee ban
Surrogate parents seek protection of court, release of three children
A lawyer and two surrogate parent couples have petitioned the court for protection and the release of three children, challenging actions by the DCI and the DPP.
By 12 days ago
Surrogate parents seek protection of court, release of three children
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State to pay Criticos Sh30 million for land invasion
The government will pay Basil Criticos Sh30 million after failing to evict squatters from his land in Taita Taveta.
By 12 days ago
State to pay Criticos Sh30 million for land invasion
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Inside beer distribution dispute threatening Diageo's exit plan
A protracted legal war that began in 2016 between businessman Peter Burugu’s Bia Tosha Distributors Limited and Kenya’s leading brewer has evolved into a long-running commercial dispute.
By 13 days ago
Inside beer distribution dispute threatening Diageo's exit plan
Man who killed neighbour to serve 28 years in jail
Isaac Nderitu will go into the history books as the first Kenyan to kill someone ‘for nothing.’
By 13 days ago
Man who killed neighbour to serve 28 years in jail
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Duped, then locked out: Lawyer sues UDA over CS promise and locked portal
A lawyer has filed a High Court case against the United Democratic Alliance over a promised nomination portal for President William Ruto in 2027, claiming they were duped and locked out.
By 15 days ago
Duped, then locked out: Lawyer sues UDA over CS promise and locked portal
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State House catering: Lucrative yet controversial business
Wonderjoy Party World Ltd’s long-running State House catering contracts under Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta ended abruptly after the 2022 change of administration.
By 16 days ago
State House catering: Lucrative yet controversial business
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Russia war: Lawyers clash over suspect's confession text
Lawyers are locked in a courtroom battle over a WhatsApp message allegedly sent by a suspect accused of trafficking Kenyans to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
By 16 days ago
Russia war: Lawyers clash over suspect's confession text
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'My life is in danger': Russia jobs recruitment suspect tells court
Festus Arasa Omwamba appeared before court to take plea on charges of allegedly trafficking at least 25 Kenyans to Russia, three of whom reportedly returned home.
By 17 days ago
'My life is in danger': Russia jobs recruitment suspect tells court
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Appeals court upholds Sossion's dismissal, notes procedural lapses
The Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of Wilson Sossion by the Teachers Service Commission, dismissing his bid to remain a teacher but noting procedural flaws.
By 17 days ago
Appeals court upholds Sossion's dismissal, notes procedural lapses
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You cannot determine child's name, court tells woman, grants father rights
Court rules mother cannot decide the child’s name, father’s rights are protected legally as the stepfather is ordered to provide daily care and financial upkeep for the child.
By 18 days ago
You cannot determine child's name, court tells woman, grants father rights
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Why ex-police officer Ahmed Rashid's trial aborted
The hearing of the murder case against former Pangani Police Station officer Ahmed Rashid was aborted after a witness from the Communication Authority of Kenya failed to show up.
By 18 days ago
Why ex-police officer Ahmed Rashid's trial aborted
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Appeals Court declines to suspend judgment that rendered Ruto's advisors jobless
President William Ruto's advisors will remain in the cold after the Court of Appeal declined to freeze the High Court judgment that rendered them jobless.
By 18 days ago
Appeals Court declines to suspend judgment that rendered Ruto's advisors jobless
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Death or life sentence? Opinion split on penalty for murder, robbery
Justice Kizito Magare sentenced Julius Macharia to death for defiling and killing seven-year-old Tamara Blessing Kabira, reigniting debate over capital punishment for murder and robbery.
By 19 days ago
Death or life sentence? Opinion split on penalty for murder, robbery
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IEBC sued over 'secret deal' with Smartmatic
A lawyer has sued IEBC, alleging it unlawfully extended a contract with Smartmatic International Holdings to manage technology for the 2027 General Election.
By 19 days ago
IEBC sued over 'secret deal' with Smartmatic
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Why lawyer wants colonial treason law scrapped
Lawyer John Obwogi has petitioned the High Court to strike out Kenya’s colonial-era treason law, arguing it is unconstitutional under the Constitution of Kenya.
By 19 days ago
Why lawyer wants colonial treason law scrapped
Judges sue AG, Treasury PS, Solicitor General over failure to pay them Sh120m
Justice Mwita awarded the six judges Sh20 million each in addition to a global sum Sh4 million as the cost of the case.
By 19 days ago
Judges sue AG, Treasury PS, Solicitor General over failure to pay them Sh120m
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Vanishing cigarettes: Smuggling rackets that cost Kenya millions
On December 13, 2023, a truck left Mastermind Tobacco Ltd’s premises in Nairobi with at least 1,150 cartons of SuperMatch cigarettes, however they vanished between Eldoret-Malaba highway.
By 20 days ago
Vanishing cigarettes: Smuggling rackets that cost Kenya millions
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Why Vodacom wants court to strike out its name from Safaricom sale case
Vodacom Group has urged the court to strike its name out of a case filed by Kanu spokesperson Tony Gachoka and activist Fredrick Onyango in opposition to the sale of Safaricom shares.
By 20 days ago
Why Vodacom wants court to strike out its name from Safaricom sale case
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Kanjama's comeback: How faith, integrity and grit won in LSK politics
Senior Counsel Charles Njiru Kanjama staged a determined comeback to win the Law Society of Kenya presidency, underscoring faith, integrity and resilience in LSK politics.
By 23 days ago
Kanjama's comeback: How faith, integrity and grit won in LSK politics
Kanjama wins LSK election to succeed Faith Odhiambo
Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama beat lawyer Peter Wanyama and outgoing Vice President Mwaura Kabata by more than 1,000 votes margin to clinch the top seat.
By 24 days ago
Kanjama wins LSK election to succeed Faith Odhiambo
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Why court has quashed bid to block law on blacklisting loan defaulters
High Court finds that the regulation cannot be applied unless the Court of Appeal revives it. Petitioners had sought the upholding of the moratorium on listings following the Covid-19.
By 25 days ago
Why court has quashed bid to block law on blacklisting loan defaulters
Activists move to court to halt Ruto-Sakaja deal over alleged illegality
The High Court in Nairobi on Wednesday certified as urgent a case filed to challenge the co-operation deal to run the county between Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja and President William Ruto.
By 26 days ago
Activists move to court to halt Ruto-Sakaja deal over alleged illegality
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Court paves way for a three-horse race as lawyers pick next LSK boss
The High Court in Nairobi on Wednesday struck out a last-minute bid by a lawyer to lock out LSK Vice President Mwaura Kabata from contesting in today’s election
By 25 days ago
Court paves way for a three-horse race as lawyers pick next LSK boss
Activist seeks to open legal practice to laymen, raids advocates pockets
An activist has petitioned the High Court to allow non-qualified individuals to offer legal representation and drafting services.
By 25 days ago
Activist seeks to open legal practice to laymen, raids advocates pockets
Karen Hospital, family strike deal to place 83-year-old man in nursing home
An 83-year-old man who has been at Karen Hospital for a year now, over Sh25 million medical bill, will now be transferred to a nursing home.
By 26 days ago
Karen Hospital, family strike deal to place 83-year-old man in nursing home
Politicians rearing monster that will turn around and devour them
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Exit USAID enter G2G: What new funding model means for health sector
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State faces new hurdle in meeting Safaricom stake sale conditions
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