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COFEK moves to block Sh93.68b Gulf Energy oil deal

COFEK has asked the High Court to halt a 25-year, Sh93.68 billion Gulf Energy-KPRL crude oil deal, citing concerns over transparency, procurement and the undisclosed terms of the agreement.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 hrs ago

Four suspects in lawyer Kyalo Mbobu's murder to be detained for 15 more days

Orders were issued after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Director of Public Prosecutions sought permission to detain the four for a further 30 days.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 hrs ago

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Court postpones plea-taking of suspects in Dr Victoria Mutiso murder

The High Court has postponed the plea-taking of five suspects linked to the murder of psychiatrist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso after two accused persons declined to appear virtually from prison.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

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We are not going anywhere: Three high court judges decline to recuse from Kindiki DP appointment case

A three-judge High Court bench has declined to disqualify itself for a second time from hearing a case challenging the appointment and installation of Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Former Homa Bay employee ordered to refund Sh708,664 double salary

A former Homa Bay County employee has been ordered to refund Sh708,664 she received in irregular salary payments over more than three years.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

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Why eight Utumishi Girls suspects have been denied bail

Kibera High Court  yesterday denied bail to eight minors charged with murdering 16 students in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

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Duale explains why he hired private lawyers in SHA case despite court order

Duale denied deliberately disobeying the orders in a petition challenging the legality of a two per cent HIMS utilisation fee deducted from healthcare providers’ SHA claims.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

State told to create complaints system for Kenyans working for global bodies

The High Court has ordered Government to establish a formal complaints system to protect Kenyans working for international bodies that enjoy diplomatic immunity from rights violations.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

IT expert Ndiangui awarded Sh5m over police raid, disappearance saga

A court has awarded IT expert Ndiangui Kinyagia Sh5 million after ruling that a police raid on his home, which preceded his disappearance during the Gen Z protests, was unconstitutional.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

Utumishi Academy students denied bail, transferred to Kamae Borstal

Kibera High Court has declined to release on bail the eight Utumishi Girls Academy students charged with allegedly murdering 16 students in the school’s deadly dormitory fire.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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Public-Private Partnership deals face more checks after court ruling

The High Court has declared key provisions of Kenya’s PPP Act unconstitutional, requiring parliamentary approval where PPP projects create public expenditure, borrowing and guarantees.

By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago

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They have forgiven me: Obado pleads for leniency after reconciliation with Sharon's parents

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has asked the High Court for a three-year non-custodial sentence after his conviction for Sharon Otieno’s murder, while her parents have pleaded for mercy.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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DCI moves to block release of title deeds in alleged land fraud case involving KCB official's sister

The DCI wants the High Court to block the release of title deeds and devices linked to an alleged land-fraud and forgery case.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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'If I could be a dog, I would bite them and lick their blood,' Sharon's father tells court

Sharon Otieno’s father has told the High Court he remains bitter towards two of her killers but has forgiven former Migori Governor Okoth Obado after he reached for reconciliation.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

Woman dies after telling court military officer threatened to kill her

A Nairobi woman who had sought court protection over alleged death threats and a property dispute involving a military officer has died days after securing interim orders.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

Kanja to face sentencing over June 25 Nairobi roadblocks

The judge directed Kanja to appear before the High Court on September 22, 2026, for mitigation and sentencing.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

Blow to LSK as court rejects bid to strike out petition challenging judges' boycott

The High Court has dismissed the LSK’s bid to strike out Adrian Kamotho’s petition challenging its boycott of courts and targeted judicial officers, allowing the case to proceed on its merits.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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Court allows Machakos man to divorce wife after accusing her of adultery, cruelty

A Machakos man has been allowed to divorce his wife after accusing her of adultery and cruelty, ending their 23-year marriage following nearly five years of separation and no intimacy.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Sharon Otieno's parents seek Dholuo interpreter during Obado sentencing

The parents, through their lawyer Antony Opondo, on Wednesday told Justice Cecilia Githua that they wanted to speak during the sentencing proceedings but did not understand English.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Don't punish him': Sharon's mother pleads with court to spare Obado

Melinda Auma made the emotional appeal as she addressed Justice Cecilia Githua during the mitigation and sentencing hearing following Obado’s conviction for the murder of her daughter.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

DPP seeks deterrent sentence for Obado, two aides over Sharon Otieno murder

The prosecution asked the court to exercise its constitutional mandate and impose a sentence commensurate with the offence.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Null and void: Court declares sale of Safaricom illegal, unconstitutional

While ordering the shares to be restored to State ownership, the court found that the 15 per cent transaction was undertaken in violation of the Constitution.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Jeff Mwathi fell from 10th floor but how he exited window remains mystery, court told

A crime scene officer has told an inquest that investigators could not establish whether interior designer Jeff Mwathi was pushed, jumped or forced through a 10th-floor window.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

Court orders auction of Bank of Baroda assets to recover Sh 3 billion Infinity Park award

The High Court has ordered the attachment and sale of Bank of Baroda’s movable assets to recover a Sh2.996 billion judgment awarded to Infinity Industrial Park.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Tribunal nullifies Kenta's appointment as Jubilee secretary-general

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has nullified Koitalel Ole Kenta’s appointment as Jubilee Party secretary-general after finding he was not a registered member when appointed.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

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Auditor-General asks Court of Appeal to halt Omtatah's Sh7 trillion debt case

Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has moved to the Court of Appeal seeking to halt proceedings in Okiya Omtatah’s Sh7 trillion public debt case.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

Lawyer Okello walks free after High Court blocks forgery prosecution

The lawyer was arraigned over alleged forgery, uttering forged documents, resisting arrest and assaulting two police officers.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

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Firm asks High Court to halt IEBC Sh6.5b KIEMS kit tender

Oilmax Ventures has moved to the High Court seeking to halt IEBC’s Sh6.5 billion KIEMS tender for the 2027 elections, challenging bidder qualification requirements.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

City lawyer Osewe, trader to know fate in Sh61.7m fake gold case in January

Nairobi lawyer Alphonce Collins Odoyo Osewe and businessman Patroba Odhiambo Tobias will face trial in January 2027 over a Sh61.7 million alleged fake gold fraud case

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

Bank of Baroda blames lawyers for failure to file defence in Sh2 billion Infinity Park case

Bank of Baroda says its former lawyers failed to inform it that the High Court had granted leave to file a defence in the Sh2 billion Infinity Industrial Park dispute, leading to a default judgment.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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Mama Tutam acquitted of Sh25m fraud, says Nigerian tycoon cost her marriage

 A Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant has confessed the frustrations and embarrassment and troubles that befell her after befriending a Nigerian businessman.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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Lawyer Muite demands over 2.6 million in compensation from Kenya Airways over cancelled flight

Lawyer Paul Muite is demanding more than Sh2.6 million from Kenya Airways after his family’s Zanzibar flight was cancelled, forcing them to hire a private charter to Nairobi.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, 12 others charged over Sh330.6m CHAN funds

Former Sports PS Peter Kaberia and 12 other accused persons have been charged over the alleged misappropriation of Sh330.6 million allocated for hosting the 2018 CHAN.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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Ex- Sports PS Kaberia released on Sh1m bail in Sh330.6m CHAN graft case

Former Sports PS Peter Kaberia has been granted Sh1 million cash bail after pleading not guilty to corruption charges over an alleged Sh330.6 million irregular CHAN 2018 tender payment.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

Eric Omondi, seven others freed on bond over Moi Avenue traffic obstruction

Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others have been freed by a Nairobi court after being charged with allegedly obstructing traffic along Moi Avenue in Nairobi on Monday.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

Omtatah wants court to stop Affordable Housing payments to private firm

Omtatah wants the payments stopped until the true ownership, directorship, and control of Savola Investment Limited have been conclusively ascertained.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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Rex Masai inquest closed after DPP calls 30 witnesses

The inquest into the killing of Rex Masai has been closed after the DPP called 30 witnesses and placed before the court photographs and video clips documenting events on the fateful day.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

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KRA employee charged over fake degree used to earn Sh13.9m salary

A KRA employee has been charged with allegedly using a forged Jomo Kenyatta University degree to secure employment and fraudulently earn Sh13.9 million in public funds.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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Court: Gen Z protester Evans Kiratu was killed unlawfully perpetrator not identified

Court rules Evans Kiratu Karobi died from unlawful blunt-force trauma sustained during the June 2024 Finance Bill demonstrations, but failed to establish who caused his fatal injuries.

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago

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Rex Masai inquest: Activist plays video of plainclothes officer firing two shots at protesters

A chilling video of a plainclothes officer firing two shots at fleeing protesters during the June 20, 2024 demonstrations has been played in court in the Rex Masai inquest.

By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago