Court orders KNH to release mental report of suspect in GSU officer's murder

The High Court in Kibera has given KNH two weeks to release a mental assessment report of the prime suspect in the murder of a GSU officer at State House in October 2025.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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Ahmednasir sorry as judges to rule on Supreme Court ban

Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has expressed remorse and committed to refraining from future attacks on judges.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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High Court halts Sh11b Riruta-Lenana-Ngong railway project

The judge issued the order after the government and Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) failed to file their responses, prompting a postponement of the hearing.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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How home buyer was conned Sh65m in Lavington defective property deal

A Nairobi woman told court on Monday how she was allegedly conned of Sh65 million while attempting to buy an upscale house in Nairobi's Lavington.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

Fake 2025 KCSE results scam suspects freed on Sh70,000 bail

Two suspects linked to a sophisticated fake KCSE results scam have been released on Sh70,000 cash bail pending further investigations.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

Court orders MP Salasya to apologize, run peace campaign before hate speech case withdrawal.

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya must fulfill stringent conditions before his hate speech case can be withdrawn, a Nairobi court ruled on Monday.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

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Why activists are pushing for dissolution of SHA

Gikenyi and Omtatah claim the procurement was done against the law and opaquely

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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Why court temporarily stopped controversial rice import

The government had planned to import 500,000 tonnes of duty-free rice.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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Government raises fears of crisis if Sh104b Ruto-Adani health deal is cancelled

Kilukumi told the court that the contract had undergone thorough legal scrutiny and was approved by former AG Justin Muturi after extensive consultations with the Ministry of Health.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

Fears of job losses over rising taxes in flower sector

The Kenya Plantations and Agricultural Workers Union (KPAWU) has warned that high taxes are eroding investor confidence among flower farm farmers.

By Antony Gitonga 8 days ago

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Bombshell: Inside NYS Sh6.2 billion scandal

Investigators claim in the latest NYS scandal, Kenyans almost paid over Sh6.2 billion for food the youth service never ate, uniforms it never wore and diesel that never burned.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

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Court freezes Wamatangi accounts over Sh813m graft scandal

The EACC is seeking to recover Sh813 million allegedly siphoned through corrupt dealings involving Governor Wamatangi, his wife, children, and 10 others.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Twenty-three counties facing food shortage as drought crisis deepens

Camels seek for pastures in Moyale in Marsabit County where drought has adversely affected the pastoralist's community due to failed rains. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

By Antony Gitonga 9 days ago

Flower farm workers up in arms over lack of representation by the Union

Flower farm workers in Naivasha have threatened to withdraw their union contributions due to what they termed as poor representation against poor working conditions and low salaries.

By Anthony Gitonga 10 days ago

Court declines to stop Rastafarian arrests over cannabis use

Court declines to stop arrest of rastafarians over marijuana use pending a petition, Justice Mwamuye directs them to file application seeking protection from further harassment, house searches.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

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Petitioner wants official fired over South C building collapse

Patrick Analo Akivaga faces accusations of dereliction of duty for allegedly permitting construction to proceed without mandatory approvals from the county's building department.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

Congolese doctors sue Health CS Duale over licence renewal ban

The Congolese doctors argue that the government's decision is arbitrary, discriminatory, and threatens both their livelihoods and the delivery of critical health services in Kenya.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

Judge rejects State's bid to seize former ICTA managers property

The Assets Recovery Agency has suffered a setback after the High Court dismissed its attempt to forfeit two properties it claimed were developed using Sh155 million stolen ICTA.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

Judiciary faces fresh test after defiant 2025 decisions against State

Last year, the Judiciary delivered rulings that will shape Kenyan constitutional law for years. The rulings, including a landmark ruling on mental health, were made against the State.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

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Why Labour Court has halted fresh hiring of UoN deputy vice chancellor

The ongoing fresh recruitment process for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) at the University of Nairobi has been put on hold.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

Justice Njoki Ndungu elected unopposed as commissioner to JSC

Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung'u elected to the Judicial Service Commission, replacing the late Justice Ibrahim Mohammed.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

Omtatah urges court to terminate Sh11.5b Riruta-Ngong railway deal

Petitioners want the project blocked for violating the Constitution.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

Catholic catechist dies with wife and children in Naivasha accident

Catechist James Njoroge, his wife Teresia and their two children were killed in a road accident when their car was hit by a speeding bus near Karai centre along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.

By Antony Gitonga 16 days ago

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BBS Mall owners want Gachagua probed over Minnesota fraud links

BBS Mall owners accused Gachagua of making inflammatory statements that stigmatise the Somali community and damage legitimate businesses through ethnic profiling.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

Slaughterhouse workers cry foul over attack by Naivasha gang

There was a moment of anxiety in Naivasha after workers from the town's slaughterhouse stormed the area police station to protest attacks by a gang from one of the estates.

By Antony Gitonga 17 days ago

Ex-Sports CS Echesa sues Seth Panyako, Obinna TV over defamation

Echesa wants Panyako and Obinna TV restrained from publishing what he terms as defamatory statements linking him to murder, arson and violence during the Malava by-election.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

Why gov't wants permission to import rice

Government defends duty-free rice imports to address growing food crisis. Petitioners claim import plan violates farmers' rights and bypasses public participation.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

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Court finds man guilty of killing the lover of his estranged wife

A man has been found guilty of killing his former wife's lover by stabbing him several times in an attack that took place six years ago in Nyandarua County.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

6,000 post-election violence victims yet to get compensation years later

Close to two decades after the 2007/2008 post-election violence that left tens dead and hundreds displaced, about 6,000 victims are yet to be compensated or resettled despite a court directive.

By Antony Gitonga 18 days ago

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NCIC urged to act against Moses Kuria over abuse of Naivasha MP

While condemning the statement by Kuria, he said that they were following keenly to see if NCIC would take any action.

By Antony Gitonga 19 days ago

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Court frees Atheist Society president on bail over fake Ruto death posts

The charges relate to posts allegedly published on social media on December 30, 2025, that falsely showed the President lying on a hospital bed.

By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago

Nine killed, including two minors, after bus collides with matatu near Naivasha

The accident occurred after the Greenline bus collided with the oncoming Nissan, killing six occupants on the spot.

By Antony Gitonga 20 days ago

Bodies of four youths recovered from Lake Naivasha

The bodies of four fishermen who drowned while illegally fishing in Lake Naivasha have been recovered following a two-day search around the scene of the incident.

By Antony Gitonga 20 days ago

Four feared dead after hippo attack

Four 'foot-fishermen' are feared dead after drowning while on an illegal fishing mission in Lake Naivasha on Friday evening.

By Antony Gitonga 21 days ago

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Between convictions and acquittals: A year of uneven graft justice

Courtroom wins and failures clashed in 2025, exposing inconsistency at the heart of Kenya's corruption fight

By Nancy Gitonga 26 days ago

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Labour Court warns employers against underpaying security guards

Night after night, Stephen Onyango guarded homes and businesses for seven years, earning a paltry Sh5,000 a month, far below the statutory minimum wage.

By Nancy Gitonga 29 days ago

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Why Omtatah wants court to block Sh2.8tr railway works

Petition cites lack of parliamentary approval, public participation and transparency.

By Nancy Gitonga 30 days ago

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Why High Court has blocked Sh6.2 billion payment linked to NYS 'air suppliers'

The documents are to be forwarded to the Pending Bills Verification Committee, whose mandate expires on December 31, 2025, strictly for verification purposes and not payment.

By Nancy Gitonga 30 days ago

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Court acquits four nurses over 2015 murder of cancer patient at KNH

The four nurses had faced murder charges over the death of Mutunga, who died under mysterious circumstances in Ward 8C of KNH on the night of November 28 and 29, 2015.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 month ago

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Lawyer in court to block cutting of day secondary school funding

Mung'oma says the government's decision to change capitation formula is unlawful.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 month ago