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Private lawyers in Sh5bn funds case spark court showdown
In a brief response, Kipkogei said the objectors needed to formally move the court to have him excluded from the case.
By Kamau Muthoni 9 days ago
Private lawyers in Sh5bn funds case spark court showdown
KMPDU backs govt in Sh 209 billion health deal case with Senator Okiya
Medical practitioners have supported the government in a push for lifting orders that froze a Sh209 billion healthcare deal between Kenya and the United States of America.
By Kamau Muthoni 10 days ago
KMPDU backs govt in Sh 209 billion health deal case with Senator Okiya
Former AG James Karugu's sons sue DPP, DCI, claiming charges meant to influence succession
Attorney General James Boro Karugu's sons have sued the DPP, the DCI, and the Attorney General, seeking to stop prosecution in an extension of a row over their late father's wealth.
By Kamau Muthoni 10 days ago
Former AG James Karugu's sons sue DPP, DCI, claiming charges meant to influence succession
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Why court has rejected governments' affidavit in housing levy case
The Court dismissed an application seeking to introduce a new affidavit by Housing PS Charles Hinga in support of the government's case for the continuation of Housing Levy deductions.
By Kamau Muthoni 10 days ago
Why court has rejected governments' affidavit in housing levy case
Feud over Jakoyo Midiwo's Sh50m estate triggers battle in family court
Varsity don has challenged the succession process, alleging she was married to the former Gem MP.
By Kamau Muthoni 12 days ago
Feud over Jakoyo Midiwo's Sh50m estate triggers battle in family court
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How Richard Leakey's Sh17m estate will be shared
Renowned conservationist granted his wife life interest over all estate properties.
By Kamau Muthoni 13 days ago
How Richard Leakey's Sh17m estate will be shared
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Judge calls for succession law overhaul to protect women and girls' inheritance rights
The judge stressed that women should not be relegated to the lowest rung in matters of inheritance.
By Kamau Muthoni 13 days ago
Judge calls for succession law overhaul to protect women and girls' inheritance rights
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Man sues Safaricom in mobile phone number ownership row
Mwaniki argues his number was transferred to a new owner without his consent.
By Kamau Muthoni 14 days ago
Man sues Safaricom in mobile phone number ownership row
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Why LSK has sued AG, Health Ministry over Sh209b data deal with US
LSK argues that the health co-operation framework seeks to bypass the Constitution, as the US will, for seven years, have unfettered access to Kenya's health data.
By Kamau Muthoni 14 days ago
Why LSK has sued AG, Health Ministry over Sh209b data deal with US
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Judge Mwita defends decision in medical case where a child died
High Court Judge Chacha Mwita on Thursday defended his decision to require a parent serve documents to a hospital on an urgent intervention where a child was in critical condition.
By Kamau Muthoni 14 days ago
Judge Mwita defends decision in medical case where a child died
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Police pliers cost taxpayers Sh1m for 'pinching wrong person'
A DCI officer's decision to use pliers to force a village elder repay Sh250,000 to an alleged complainant has cost Kenyans at least a million after the High Court found this a violation of the law.
By Kamau Muthoni 15 days ago
Police pliers cost taxpayers Sh1m for 'pinching wrong person'
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It's political thuggery, Wamatangi claims after property demolished
The demolitions took place despite a court order issued on Tuesday stopping them - a decision that now puts Kenya Railways, the Attorney General and IG Kanja at risk of contempt of court.
By Okumu Modachi and Kamau Muthoni 15 days ago
It's political thuggery, Wamatangi claims after property demolished
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AG Oduor, IG Kanja risk jail after Wamatangi demolition
Kenya Railways Corporation CEO Phillip Mainga, AG Dorcas Oduor and IG Douglas Kanja now risk jail after the demolition of Governor Kimani Wamatangi's business premises.
By Kamau Muthoni 15 days ago
AG Oduor, IG Kanja risk jail after Wamatangi demolition
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I did not eat 'chicken', Ipoa boss tells JSC
Former elections board boss Issack Hassan distanced himself from claims that he benefited from graft.
By Kamau Muthoni 16 days ago
I did not eat 'chicken', Ipoa boss tells JSC
Court of Appeal allows JSC to continue handling complaints against judges
Court of Appeal judges unanimously agreed that there was a need to suspend the implementation of the orders issued by the High Courtagainst the commission until they deliver a ruling.
By Kamau Muthoni 16 days ago
Court of Appeal allows JSC to continue handling complaints against judges
Tech firm sues Education Ministry over alleged software copyright breach
A tech company has moved to court, seeking to block the Ministry of Education from rolling out a new education management system
By Kamau Muthoni 16 days ago
Tech firm sues Education Ministry over alleged software copyright breach
Akech defends fiery tweets during Court of Appeal interview
Prof Migai Akech was questioned yesterday about his temperament, following concerns raised over his social media posts.
By Kamau Muthoni 17 days ago
Akech defends fiery tweets during Court of Appeal interview
Probation, not prison for mothers with children, High Court orders
The High Court has overturned custodial sentences handed to three women with children, substituting them with probation after finding it unfair for minors to serve time with their mothers.
By Kamau Muthoni 17 days ago
Probation, not prison for mothers with children, High Court orders
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Why you can pay dearly for giving wrong facts about your cover
The insurance firm stated that the vehicle was used for commercial purposes and that by the time the owner was insuring it, he had no valid license, as he was only trained to drive a motorcycle.
By Kamau Muthoni 17 days ago
Why you can pay dearly for giving wrong facts about your cover
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How panga, stolen beans handed rapists death sentence
The attackers might have escaped justice, but the panga which they used and the stolen beans led investigators to them.
By Kamau Muthoni 19 days ago
How panga, stolen beans handed rapists death sentence
Court orders Kenya Power to execute Sh6b meters tender
The High Court has ordered Kenya Power to execute a Sh6 billion smart meters contract with a Chinese company that had been cancelled.
By Kamau Muthoni 19 days ago
Court orders Kenya Power to execute Sh6b meters tender
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Freedom hero Fred Kubai's widow sues State in Sh11m award dispute
The widow of Independence hero Fred Kubai, Christina Gakuhi has sued the Interior Principal Secretary in a bid to compel him to pay Sh11 million plus interest.
By Kamau Muthoni 21 days ago
Freedom hero Fred Kubai's widow sues State in Sh11m award dispute
Consumers will bear burden of packaging levy, Omtatah warns
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah argues that the cost of sanitary pads and car parts will shoot up if the government continues with its plan to introduce the new levy.
By Kamau Muthoni 22 days ago
Consumers will bear burden of packaging levy, Omtatah warns
Activist sues NCA boss over collapsed building
An activist has sued National Construction Authority CEO Maurice Aketch, seeking to have him removed from office over the collapsed South C multi-storey building.
By Kamau Muthoni 22 days ago
Activist sues NCA boss over collapsed building
Lawyer seeks powers for magistrates to award compensation
A lawyer has petitioned the High Court to quash sections of the law that bar magistrates from hearing and fully determining cases involving human rights violations.
By Kamau Muthoni 22 days ago
Lawyer seeks powers for magistrates to award compensation
Activists challenge KRA on burden of tax proof
Four activists led by Nakuru-based surgeon Magare Gikenyi have filed a court case challenging how KRA pursues tax defaulters.
By Kamau Muthoni 23 days ago
Activists challenge KRA on burden of tax proof
Kabata, Kanjama or Wanyama? Race for LSK top seat shapes up
The race to succeed Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo is shaping up as an all-male contest, with polls slated for February.
By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 25 days ago
Kabata, Kanjama or Wanyama? Race for LSK top seat shapes up
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Lawyer asks court to silence Kenya's booming matatu culture
Despite laws prohibiting excessive noise and court judgments clearly stating that public service vehicles should not have decorative lights, matatu culture appears to operate above the law.
By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 26 days ago
Lawyer asks court to silence Kenya's booming matatu culture
Kirima estate wrangles deepen as court rules against widow
The Court of Appeal has dealt a blow to Teresiah Wairimu, the widow of former Starehe MP Gerishon Kirima, after declining to suspend orders removing her as an administrator of his estate.
By Kamau Muthoni 26 days ago
Kirima estate wrangles deepen as court rules against widow
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Landmark legal proceedings to watch this year and why they matter
From education, politics, government policies, business, crime, social life and health, 2026 ushers a defining moment for the country, starting as early as this week when learners go back to school.
By Kamau Muthoni 26 days ago
Landmark legal proceedings to watch this year and why they matter
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Faith based, private medical facilities hit by US health deal
Faith-based medical facilities directly funded by the US will feel the hit if the Sh207 billion deal between Kenya and USA will be implemented.
By Kamau Muthoni 27 days ago
Faith based, private medical facilities hit by US health deal
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Money, women and citizenship: Putin woos fighters online
A scroll through TikTok now reveals that Russia has ramped up its campaign for military recruitment on social media.
By Kamau Muthoni 28 days ago
Money, women and citizenship: Putin woos fighters online
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Kenyan jailed in US over terror plot akin to Sept 11
Abdi Adbullah Cholo, a Kenyan, was recently jailed for life in the US after he was found guilty of planning a terrorist attack similar to 9/11.
By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 29 days ago
Kenyan jailed in US over terror plot akin to Sept 11
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Chebukati died with many secrets, left properties without a will
Chebukati left without expressing how he would love to pass his wealth to his next generation
By Kamau Muthoni 29 days ago
Chebukati died with many secrets, left properties without a will
Business mogul sues Old Mutual over Sh700m shares row
Businessman Joel Kamau Kibe has filed yet another case against Old Mutual Holdings PLC, demanding more than Sh700 million in a row over 1.5 million shares.
By Kamau Muthoni 30 days ago
Business mogul sues Old Mutual over Sh700m shares row
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How Facebook 'like' cost KeNHA staffer his job
A simple thumbs-up emoji, liking a Facebook post by Kileleshwa MCA, then being first to comment and tagging his colleagues with the post cost Dismas Kungu Kira his job.
By Kamau Muthoni 30 days ago
How Facebook 'like' cost KeNHA staffer his job
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Probe shatters woman's child support claims
A private forensic examiner hired by a man in a child upkeep battle killed a woman's plot to reap extra money from him.
By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago
Probe shatters woman's child support claims
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A to Z of Kenya's criminal justice system for 2025
2025 was a turbulent year, with the courts at the centre of national contestation.
By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago
A to Z of Kenya's criminal justice system for 2025
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Fresh bid to halt Sh16b Mombasa gas plant flops
In a unanimous ruling, a five-member tribunal bench led by Emmanuel Mumia dismissed the application filed by residents Mohamed Said and Phillip Nyiro.
By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago
Fresh bid to halt Sh16b Mombasa gas plant flops
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No warning, no tipple: Why lawyer has sued Health Ministry, brewers
Clifford Odhiambo has sued the Health Ministry and brewers over public safety and alcohol regulations, warning that alcohol consumption is linked to multiple cancers, brain damage and road accidents
By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago
No warning, no tipple: Why lawyer has sued Health Ministry, brewers
GSU officer dies by suicide in Mandera
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Inside chemical castration push for child sex offenders
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Winnie Odinga: Bold emergence igniting fierce struggle over ODM's political future
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