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Kamau Muthoni

It's anybody's guess as Judiciary and senior lawyers dare each other

Lawyers Ahmednasir Abdullahi and Nelson Havi have raised concerns over alleged corruption in the Judiciary.

It's anybody's guess as Judiciary and senior lawyers dare each other

Stanbic, airline row over Sh722 million now at Court of Appeal

Stanbic, airline row over Sh722 million now at Court of Appeal

Court declines to drop Old Mutual buyout dispute

Court declines to drop Old Mutual buyout dispute

City hospital to pay woman Sh1m for gauze left in body during surgery

City hospital to pay woman Sh1m for gauze left in body during surgery

US releases Kenyan from Guantanamo bay after 17 years without trial

The United States of America has transferred a Kenyan from its military prison Guantanamo Bay back to the country.

US releases Kenyan from Guantanamo bay after 17 years without trial

Kenyans working for Facebook paid far less than others, court told

In court documents, 185 former moderators allege that they were paid less than their colleagues working in Europe and the US.

Kenyans working for Facebook paid far less than others, court told

IEBC reconstitution in limbo as court quashes changes to law

The reconstitution of the electoral body suffered another blow on Friday after the High Court quashed changes to the law.

IEBC reconstitution in limbo as court quashes changes to law

Judge directs Treasury to make public foreign debts, sovereign bonds

The High Court has ordered the government to make public information on foreign debts and sovereign bonds or contracts signed on behalf of Kenyans.

Judge directs Treasury to make public foreign debts, sovereign bonds

Court revokes State House land title issued to former DO

The High Court has revoked a title issued to a former District Officer after finding that the property right next to the State House in Mombasa was illegally transferred.

Court revokes State House land title issued to former DO

Courts halts Ruto's e-Citizen directive

The High Court in Nairobi has blocked 34 government agencies and parastatals from shifting their services and payment to e-Citizen.

Courts halts Ruto's e-Citizen directive

Court dashes civil servants hopes to serve beyond retirement age

Civil servants who have attained 60 years have a reason not to smile after the Employment and Labour Relations Court affirmed President William Ruto’s order that they should retire.

Court dashes civil servants hopes to serve beyond retirement age

Greenbelt Movement opposes bid to hive off Karura forest for road project

An environmental conservation lobby group has sued the government over alleged plans to hive off 51.64 acres of land from Karura Forest to expand Kiambu Road.

Greenbelt Movement opposes bid to hive off Karura forest for road project

Court awards Sh3.5m to former diplomat for unfair prosecution

Margaret Ayuma Katungu, a retired Kenyan civil servant, has been awarded Sh3.5 million in damages by the High Court after being subjected to malicious prosecution.

Court awards Sh3.5m to former diplomat for unfair prosecution

Court summons DTB boss in Sh174m dispute with tycoon's widow

DTB chief executive has been summoned to appear in court on Monday to address a Sh174 million dispute involving Mombasa tycoon Bayusuf Mohammed’s widow.

Court summons DTB boss in Sh174m dispute with tycoon's widow

Blow for telcos as court bars setting expiry of reward schemes

The High Court has invalidated Safaricom’s attempt to impose expiration dates on its loyalty programme. The court said such a move is a violation of consumer economic rights

Blow for telcos as court bars setting expiry of reward schemes

Court affirms NGO's decision to fire female boss for sexual assault

At the heart of the case was a house dinner in February 2021, where the incident happened. The victim told the court that when she got drunk, their host took her to a bedroom.

Court affirms NGO's decision to fire female boss for sexual assault

Private entities allowed to recover proceeds of graft

Private citizens and corporates can seek redress for loss of funds through crime or corruption directly but from a civil court.

Private entities allowed to recover proceeds of graft

Former Lands Commissioner Gachanja seeks relief from court for his 'never-ending' cases

Former lands commissioner says he is suffering under weight of perpetual litigation. In some cases, he states, he is a party simply by the office he held 20 years ago.

Former Lands Commissioner Gachanja seeks relief from court for his 'never-ending' cases

Kamiti ordered to allow murder convict to finish master's course

The man, jailed for shooting his girlfriend, is pursuing a second Master's degree. High Court gave Kamiti a week to provide appropriate technology for his online lessons.

Kamiti ordered to allow murder convict to finish master's course

Let me join school, DusitD2 terror raid suspect tells court

Terror suspect wants to join primary school at the Kamiti Maximum Prison but State says a high-profile suspect cannot attend classes with children.

Let me join school, DusitD2 terror raid suspect tells court

Court quashes criminal cases against two businessmen in battle over Salama Beach Hotel

The High Court has quashed criminal charges against Italian national Steffano Uccelli and Isaac Rodrot, alias Mwaura, in a 23-year battle over the multi-billion iconic Temple Beach Hotel in Mombasa.

Court quashes criminal cases against two businessmen in battle over Salama Beach Hotel

Officer who locked couple's house for a week ordered to pay Sh700,000

You can now seek compensation from a police officer individually for maliciously or unnecessarily arresting or harassing you.

Officer who locked couple's house for a week ordered to pay Sh700,000

JKUAT to refund insurer Sh296m paid as tax for the sale of building

JKUAT had asked the Treasury for a waiver but its request went unanswered. The taxman says there was a misrepresentation of facts that the purchase was not to be taxed.

JKUAT to refund insurer Sh296m paid as tax for the sale of building

Dusit attack linked to foiled attack on KICC, Parliament, court told

An investigator has linked the Dusit D2 terror attack to a foiled attack on the Kenyatta International Conference Centre and Parliament.

Dusit attack linked to foiled attack on KICC, Parliament, court told

Win for City politician Francis Mureithi in Sh320 million case

The High Court has thrown out a Sh320 million case filed against Francis Mureithi, a 2022 Embakasi East parliamentary aspirant.

Win for City politician Francis Mureithi in Sh320 million case

Report shows men dominate criminal cases as women lead in civil suits

Data released by the Judiciary on Friday indicates that women dominate the filing of cases involving employment, land, divorce, commercial disputes, and other civil disputes.

Report shows men dominate criminal cases as women lead in civil suits

Why every second counts: Court calls out KNH delay in emergency care as fatal error

Angelos Miano Muthee was involved in an accident where he sustained severe head injury on February 19, 2018, and was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital.

Why every second counts: Court calls out KNH delay in emergency care as fatal error

NGO losses Sh3.2m battle against woman it sacked over pregnancy

World Vision will now pay Cecilia Mutanu Musau Sh1.3 million after the Court of Appeal threw out an application against the award.

NGO losses Sh3.2m battle against woman it sacked over pregnancy

Wealth not enough to get child custody, court rules

The High Court has ruled that the amount of money one has cannot be a basis of either denying or granting custody in a child dispute case.

Wealth not enough to get child custody, court rules

Fuliza gang in Sh449m heist to lose property

Seven men suspected to be behind Sh449.6 million heists from a digital loan borrowing platform could not explain how they bought high-end vehicles and motorbikes.

Fuliza gang in Sh449m heist to lose property

Judges freeze Ahmednasir ban case before High Court

Supreme Court judges banned the Senior Counsel from appearing before them but the Abdullahi’s lawyers argued that the judges of the topmost court abused their powers.

Judges freeze Ahmednasir ban case before High Court

Rift deepens as Gachagua drops Ruto lawyer in referendum case

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dropped the lawyer representing him alongside President William Ruto in a case filed to remove them from office through a referendum.

Rift deepens as Gachagua drops Ruto lawyer in referendum case

High Court strikes out rules giving CA powers on television content

The High Court has declared sections of the law that give the Communication Authority sweeping powers to control content aired by media houses in Kenya.

High Court strikes out rules giving CA powers on television content

KAA board did not approve Adani deal, aviation workers tell court

Aviation workers have claimed that the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Board did not authorise the multi-billion deal with Adani Airports Holding Group to lease JKIA for 30 years.

KAA board did not approve Adani deal, aviation workers tell court

Azimio pushes to remove Wetang'ula as Speaker over bias

In submission that is critical to Wetangula’s stay at the helm of the lower house, the registrar tells court that out of 26 parties forming Azimio, only one had legally exited.

Azimio pushes to remove Wetang'ula as Speaker over bias

Ousted Gachagua now changes tack in his battle to salvage career

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Wednesday withdrew an application seeking to block the High Court from lifting orders that had stopped Kithure Kindiki from assuming office as DP.

Ousted Gachagua now changes tack in his battle to salvage career

High Court nullifies Ruto's appointment at Poisons Board

Justice Chacha Mwita found that there were valid questions about Dr Charles Githinji’s suitability to chair the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

High Court nullifies Ruto's appointment at Poisons Board

Battle over Sh7.7 billion grant issued by America erupts

The Law Society of Kenya has sued government, claiming it intends to spend a Sh7.7 billion grant donated by the United States of America without scrutiny or legal oversight.

Battle over Sh7.7 billion grant issued by America erupts

Justice on trial: A to Z of Kenya's Supreme Court as it turns twelve

The Supreme Court is now 12 years. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki jokingly said that it is now approaching teenage hood.

Justice on trial: A to Z of Kenya's Supreme Court as it turns twelve

How man's quest to sell land ended in messy divorce

The couple were married in 1977 and had weathered many storms together. The man was accused of trying to sell matrimonial property without consulting his wife.

How man's quest to sell land ended in messy divorce

How procedural blunders cost Gachagua's lifeline

A simple but fatal mistake denied impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua a critical chance to halt High Court proceedings hours before three Judges delivered the ruling.

How procedural blunders cost Gachagua's lifeline

Murder convict sues State for fish, margarine in his daily special diet

A murder convict has moved to court in a battle over food rations provided by the government.

Murder convict sues State for fish, margarine in his daily special diet

Appeals Court unfreezes KBC, MTRH, Athi water CEOs appointment

Court of Appeal has lifted orders that froze appointments made in May this year, including that of Agnes Kalekye as the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Chief Executive Officer.

Appeals Court unfreezes KBC, MTRH, Athi water CEOs appointment

Gachagua: How they conspired to kick me out of office

Impeached DP Rigathi Gachagua fell short of calling his impeachment ordeal the happenings of a banana republic.

Gachagua: How they conspired to kick me out of office

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