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Court told Nairobi CEC Kerich is on 'official duty' abroad despite conviction for contempt

Controversy is surrounding the fate of Nairobi Finance CEC Charles Kerich after conflicting accounts emerged before the High Court over his whereabouts and employment status.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 hrs ago

Court orders Mwingi political aspirant Jonathan Ngenga to pay couple Sh1M after failed business deal.

A Politician has suffered a blow after a Nairobi court ordered him to refund Sh1 million to a couple over a failed commercial arrangement, marking a setback to his political and business reputation.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 mins ago

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Gachagua impeachment: Lawyers raise alarm over missing pages, Judges signatures

Lawyers have questioned the integrity of the High Court judgment in Gachagua’s impeachment case, citing missing pages and lack of judicial signatures.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago

Courts put legal threshold of public participation in judgements on trial

The Gachagua impeachment ruling has reignited debate on public participation, fair hearing rights, and whether courts apply constitutional standards consistently.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago

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Court Freezes Sh16.9 Million in Accounts of Suspended Nairobi Official Analoh and Wife

Court freezes Sh16.9m in accounts linked to a suspended Nairobi County official and his wife after EACC recovered Sh65m during a raid.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Ex-City Hall employee fined Sh5m for using forged degree certificate

Ex-city hall employee has been sentenced to four years in jail or a fine of Sh5.04 million for using a forged University of Nairobi degree certificate to secure a job and siphon millions of shillings.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

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Court freezes Analo, wife's accounts after EACC raid

The High Court has frozen bank accounts belonging to a suspended Nairobi City County official and his wife for six months.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

Court blocks Rology operations over health data compliance failures

In a landmark judgment, the court directed the government and health regulators to halt the firm's activities.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

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Sifuna seeks to nullify ODM removal move

Senator Sifuna wants ODM’s decision removing him as Secretary General nullified, arguing it violated due process and tainted disciplinary proceedings.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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Judge Recuses Herself From Case Involving Fugitive Jailed CEC Charles Kerich

Justice Roselyne Aburili recused herself from a petition challenging Charles Kerich’s eligibility to hold office after his contempt conviction.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

Inside Sifuna's fight to nullify ODM's removal

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to declare the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) resolution removing him as Secretary General unlawful.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

Laikipia county opposes Ebola facility cites school children risk, tourism collapse

The County Government of Laikipia has urged the High Court to block the establishment of an Ebola quarantine, monitoring, and treatment facility within the Kenya Air Force Base in Nanyuki.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

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From Mwenda Mbijiwe to Bongoko and Wamuyu: How probe gaps and State silence shroud missing persons cases

Five years after the disappearance of former air force officer and security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe, a court dismissed his family's habeas corpus application.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

Eric Omondi freed on Sh100,000 personal bond in traffic obstruction case

Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has been released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 after denying a charge of obstructing traffic during protests over rising fuel prices last month.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

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Court orders lawyer to repay Sh15.3m to widow, children

A senior advocate has suffered a major setback after the High Court ordered him to repay more than Sh15 million to the widow and children of a deceased client.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

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Court suspends NTSA instant fines, smart driving licence

Motorists have received a reprieve after the High Court temporarily suspended the implementation of NTSA's smart driving licence and automated traffic fines system.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Judge gives Murkomen 14 days to respond to shoot to kill cases

The High Court has given Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen 14 days to respond to petitions seeking his removal over alleged shoot-to-kill remarks made during the 2025 Gen Z protests.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

165 parents sue Ambira High School over Sh33,000 students strike damage fees

A group of 165 parents of Grade 10 students at Ambira High School has moved to the High Court seeking orders to stop the school from charging each learner Sh33,000 as a condition for readmission

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Sakaja faces jail over alleged plot to help Kerich dodge prison

Nairobi  Governor Johnson Sakaja is now staring at a civil jail term after a law firm accused him in court of aiding his Finance CEC Charles Kerich's alleged flight to Dubai

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

Judge orders NTSA to keep audit trail of instant fines

As motorists begin paying fines for minor traffic offences under the NTSA’s new instant penalty system, the rollout, launched on Monday, has been dragged to court.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

Court gives Mbadi, Wandayi 14 days to respond to fuel price case

The High Court has given Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi and Opiyo Wandayi 14 days to file their responses in a petition challenging the fuel price hike.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

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Corruption suspects fined Sh198 million or face 75 years in jail

The magistrate ordered that all sentences run consecutively, meaning custodial terms will increase greatly if the fines are not paid.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

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Why lobby group wants Basic Education PS Bitok sent home

Cofek has petitioned the PSC to remove Basic Education PS Julius Bitok over alleged passport irregularities, ghost learners fraud and school fire tragedies.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

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Judge faults weak investigations but throws out Mbijiwe case

The court found that Mbijiwe's family, led by his mother, had failed to prove that he is or was in police custody.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

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NSSF loses bid to revive higher deductions

The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling blocking enforcement of the NSSF Act, 2013, meaning Kenyan workers and employers will continue paying the lower Sh200 monthly contribution.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

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Blow to Bia Tosha as court rejects fresh bid to stop Sh300b EABL shares sale

Bia Tosha Distributors Limited has suffered a major setback after the court dismissed its second attempt to stop the sale of Sh300 billion EABL shares to Asahi Group Holdings.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

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Court rejects DPP bid to withdraw Sh356.7m theft case against businessman

A Nairobi court has rejected the DPP’s attempt to withdraw a Sh356.7 million theft case against businessman Honey Khatwani.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

Petition seeks to stop Sh1.8 billion Wajir road projects over alleged procurement flaws

A petition has been filed before the High Court seeking to stop the implementation of six road and drainage projects worth Sh1.8 billion in Wajir County.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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Court halts Lang'ata affordable housing project, quashes NEMA licence

The Environment and Land Court has stopped construction of the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata, citing lack of public participation and environmental compliance.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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Supreme Court saves former Limuru MP Nyanja from Karen eviction

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the eviction of former Limuru MP George Njau Mbugua Nyanja and his wife from their Karen property.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

High Court quashes Duale order to scrap MKU oral health degree

The High Court has overturned a directive by Health CS Aden Duale seeking to discontinue Mount Kenya University’s oral health degree programme.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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How lawyers, union and insiders siphoned millions from counties

A petition filed at the High Court has lifted the lid on a sophisticated network of lawyers, union officials and county insiders allegedly used to siphon billions of shillings from county governments.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

Obure's firm now seeks Sh7.6b over unlawful eviction

Ownership wrangles surrounding Nairobi’s Senteu Plaza have taken a fresh twist after a firm moved to court seeking billions in compensation for alleged unlawful eviction.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

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Impunity: Nairobi CEC Kerich says can't be arrested despite court jailing him

Nairobi finance boss Charles Kerich faces a 3-month jail term for contempt after defying court orders to pay Sh106m, amid an arrest standoff.

By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago

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Businessman seeks removal of Nairobi Finance boss Charles Kerich from office

A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking the removal of Nairobi Executive Committee Member for Finance Charles Kerich following his sentencing to three months in prison.

By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago

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Mudavadi appeals ANC's revival

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi has appealed a High Court ruling that nullified ANC’s merger with UDA, arguing the judge unlawfully interfered in internal party affairs.

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

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Kirima daughter in fresh legal battle with stepsister over property management

A fresh family feud has erupted over the late Gerishon Kirima’s multi-million-shilling estate after his daughter moved to court seeking to dissolve a trust she claims has been mismanaged for years.

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

Activist sues banks over loan interest rates hike

A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking to stop commercial banks from unilaterally increasing interest rates, default charges and other loan-related fees imposed on borrowers.

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

Former Merishaw principal, hall operator arraigned over 2025 KCSE exam leak claims

Former Merishaw School principal David Gideon Kariuki and hall operator Alex Kataiyo were arraigned over alleged 2025 KCSE exam malpractice.

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago

16 Metropolitan Sacco officials charged over alleged Sh14.5m fraud

The officials are accused of unlawfully investing SACCO funds outside its core mandate belonging to teachers’ union.

By Nancy Gitonga 20 days ago