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Kamau Muthoni

A tale of obsession as ex-MCA found guilty of murder

Downfall of former MCA Samwel Ndung'u as court finds him guilty of killing ex-wife. High Court condemns MCA and accomplices to pay for their gruesome crime

By Kamau Muthoni 11 days ago

A tale of obsession as ex-MCA found guilty of murder

Court clears way for party hopping case against governor

Court clears way for party hopping case against governor

By Kamau Muthoni 13 days ago

Former Riruta MCA Samuel Njoroge, two others found guilty of murder

Former Riruta MCA Samuel Njoroge, two others found guilty of murder

By Kamau Muthoni 13 days ago

Full details of nurses' contentious CBA deal with KNH management

Full details of nurses' contentious CBA deal with KNH management

By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 13 days ago

Manager given the sack over internet use granted Sh1m

Caroline Njeri was accused of using the office internet to seek employment elsewhere. But Justice Rutto argued there was an inescapable conclusion that she was ambushed.

By Kamau Muthoni 14 days ago

Manager given the sack over internet use granted Sh1m

Judge gives doctors, ministry last chance to address grievances

Justice Byrum Ongaya said that his order suspending the doctors strike was in place but on condition that the parties commit to meet within two weeks and come up with a solution.

By Kamau Muthoni 15 days ago

Judge gives doctors, ministry last chance to address grievances

Medics insist 11 demands must be met before calling off strike

While KMPDU raised 11 issues, the ministry raised six issues. CoG raised 10 issues, among them posting interns within 30 days after completion of their internship.

By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

Medics insist 11 demands must be met before calling off strike

Inside nurses contentious collective bargaining agreement

Nurses want the court to order the hospital and the commission to recognise new terms in the CBA signed last year.

By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 15 days ago

Inside nurses contentious collective bargaining agreement

LPG dealers oppose Epra order to install cameras, give it full access

They argue that the regulator's directive lacks a legal or policy foundation and was not subjected to public participation. EPRA insists the Embakasi explosion was a result of non-compliance

By Kamau Muthoni 15 days ago

LPG dealers oppose Epra order to install cameras, give it full access

Businessman sues county government over a new fish market near his hotel

Homa Bay Hotels Limited claims its Sh4 billion investment will go down the drain after the county diverted water into the facility.

By Kamau Muthoni 16 days ago

Businessman sues county government over a new fish market near his hotel

How lawyer is seeking to stop increasing cases of child labour

Onyango now wants 11 sections of the Employment Act declared unconstitutional even as he faults Section 18 of the Children Act.

By Kamau Muthoni 16 days ago

How lawyer is seeking to stop increasing cases of child labour

Trader contests appointment of ARA director in battle for Sh55m

The lawyer says Brigadier Alice Mate has no powers or authority to institute any case as there is no evidence of how she was recruited to head the agency.

By Kamau Muthoni 18 days ago

Trader contests appointment of ARA director in battle for Sh55m

Ruto-Raila truce at risk as court slams brakes

The court has stopped parliament from either discussing or adopting Nacdo's recommendation for the IEBC to open its election servers for scrutiny.

By Kamau Muthoni 19 days ago

Ruto-Raila truce at risk as court slams brakes

JSC approves new unit to combat sexual harassment in Judiciary

The employee protection unit will help resolve sexual harassment complaints in the Judiciary.

By Kamau Muthoni 19 days ago

JSC approves new unit to combat sexual harassment in Judiciary

How handwriting, lotion served drug trafficker 15 years in jail

Namunyu was convicted and slapped with a 15-year jail term with a one million shilling fine. In case she does not pay the fine, Namunyu will have to serve an extra year in prison.

By Kamau Muthoni 20 days ago

How handwriting, lotion served drug trafficker 15 years in jail

Former CJ Maraga wins round one against Ahmednasir

Court declines to strike out defamation case filed by Maraga against senior lawyer as Judge rules the former CJ had clearly stated his case against Ahmednasir.

By Kamau Muthoni 20 days ago

Former CJ Maraga wins round one against Ahmednasir

Sila's two lives: In the red in US, but a 'thriving' investor here

Sila Ndungi was jailed in the US in connection to a syndicate allegedly stealing from dead pensioners. ARA claimed he may not have been the only player in the scam.

By Kamau Muthoni 21 days ago

Sila's two lives: In the red in US, but a 'thriving' investor here

Court bars State from closing Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps

According to the Judge, it would be unfair for Kenya to welcome those who are fleeing war and human degrading scenarios back home only to be kicked out from the safe haven.

By Kamau Muthoni 22 days ago

Court bars State from closing Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps

Ex-AG Muigai weighs in on the debate to auction state property over court awards

Githu Muigai was of the view that there is justification for an official or a civil servant not to be punished if they are unable to fulfill something that is not within their means.

By Kamau Muthoni 22 days ago

Ex-AG Muigai weighs in on the debate to auction state property over court awards

Judge says life, death sentences two sides of the same coin

High Court judge Nixon Sifuna says life sentence is unconstitutional and vague

By Kamau Muthoni 23 days ago

Judge says life, death sentences two sides of the same coin

Taxpayers lose billions for government's refusal to obey court orders

Details have emerged on how Kenyan taxpayers are carrying the heavy burden of government's failure to honor court orders, resulting in substantial interest payments.

By Kamau Muthoni 23 days ago

Taxpayers lose billions for government's refusal to obey court orders

You can now auction State House to recover debt, court rules

You can now decide to drag that minister, Principal Secretary or public official to a civil jail for failing to pay your debts.

By Kamau Muthoni 24 days ago

You can now auction State House to recover debt, court rules

Government officials have nowhere to hide but to pay awards

A litigant can opt to immediately go after a government official for failing to pay.

By Kamau Muthoni 24 days ago

Government officials have nowhere to hide but to pay awards

CJ Koome denies housing levy deal with executive

Chief Justice Martha Koome has dismissed claims that the Judiciary entered into a pact with the Executive on the affordable housing levy.

By Kamau Muthoni 27 days ago

CJ Koome denies housing levy deal with executive

PS Kisiang'ani sued for limiting TV adverts to KBC while trying to kill the media

Three lobbies challenge the PS, saying the move goes against free market policy. They also say the directive is aimed at stifling independent news outlets.

By Kamau Muthoni 28 days ago

PS Kisiang'ani sued for limiting TV adverts to KBC while trying to kill the media

Not so fast, Mr President

Six Kenyans move to court and fault Parliament for the newly signed Act citing lack of public participation and discriminatory provisions in the new law.

By Kamau Muthoni and Julius Chepkwony 28 days ago

Not so fast, Mr President

Supreme Court judges want cases on Ahmednasir's ban struck out

Judges say the High Court has no powers to entertain the case. They argue that they enjoy immunity from being personally sued for decisions they make while discharging their duties.

By Kamau Muthoni 28 days ago

Supreme Court judges want cases on Ahmednasir's ban struck out

Man jailed for defiling teenager freed over shoddy investigation

Justice Nixon Sifuna ruled that only medical doctors can produce report on whether a minor has been defiled or not but not the police.

By Kamau Muthoni 29 days ago

Man jailed for defiling teenager freed over shoddy investigation

Colonial law used to silence protests declared unconstitutional

The section made it a crime to criticise the government of the day and provided for seven years imprisonment for anyone found in breach.

By Kamau Muthoni 29 days ago

Colonial law used to silence protests declared unconstitutional

Masit's bid to rope in CDF Ogolla, Ogeto and Kinyua in her case flops

Masit wants CDF Ogola, Ken Ogeto and Francis Kinyua to address the court on the allegation that they tried to influence 2022 Presidential election results.

By Kamau Muthoni 29 days ago

Masit's bid to rope in CDF Ogolla, Ogeto and Kinyua in her case flops

Judge extends orders on Sh4.6 billion land as woman distances herself from invasion

Environment and Lands Court has extended orders barring alleged invaders from either interfering or accessing a prime land in Karen.

By Kamau Muthoni 30 days ago

Judge extends orders on Sh4.6 billion land as woman distances herself from invasion

Uhuru's cousins fight to reclaim Sh3 billion land in 15th attempt

Uhuru Kenyatta's cousins, Kung'u Muigai and Ngengi Muigai, are not about to let go of a 443-acre piece of land they have been fighting to salvage for years.

By Kamau Muthoni 30 days ago

Uhuru's cousins fight to reclaim Sh3 billion land in 15th attempt

Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan

Islam claims that DTB is holding onto crucial documents that would affirm her story that Bayusuf does not owe DTB a coin.

By Kamau Muthoni 30 days ago

Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan

New HIV and Aids test kits battle in court

The Ministry of Health is accused of failing to apply World Health Organization (Who) standards while conducting suitability tests.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

New HIV and Aids test kits battle in court

Jowie files intention to appeal conviction and sentence

Joseph Irungu alias Jowie files intention to appeal verdict in Monica Kimani's murder case, says he is aggrieved by both the conviction and sentence.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Jowie files intention to appeal conviction and sentence

Lawyer Khaminwa sues AG over remarks on Judiciary

Khaminwa says outbursts by politicians have dented the confidence Kenyans have in judges and magistrates to fairly resolve disputes.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Lawyer Khaminwa sues AG over remarks on Judiciary

Car owner queries Sh1.3m penalty 'for accident he did not commit'

Legal battle ensues as High Court grapples with discrepancies in alleged accident case. Man claims he wasn't aware of the accident until he was handed the judgment.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Car owner queries Sh1.3m penalty 'for accident he did not commit'

Why Justice Grace Nzioka handed Jowie death penalty for murder

Judge says she considered the pre-sentence report, convict's mitigation, Nyawira's family submissions and those of the DPP to hand death sentence.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Why Justice Grace Nzioka handed Jowie death penalty for murder

Debate in Supreme Court over sentencing of sexual offenders

In a landmark case, a convict wants judges allowed to handle each case differently but the DPP, in his submission wants the Sexual Offences Act retained fully.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Debate in Supreme Court over sentencing of sexual offenders

Court bars alleged invaders from accessing prime land in Karen

Owner is seeking damages and compensation for destruction caused by goons. He also wants Chief Land Registrar barred from issuing certificate of title to any other person.

By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Court bars alleged invaders from accessing prime land in Karen

Lands registrar 'bought' Sh25m property but did not pay a penny

Nyakundi, his wife, and a company claimed to have purchased four houses in Nairobi. The court, however, ruled that there was an attempt to perpetrate fraud.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Lands registrar 'bought' Sh25m property but did not pay a penny

Oil dream: Residents seek pollution billions

Turkana residents, including 13 minors, have filed the case alongside a human rights lobby, claiming that the synthetic material used in drilling finds its way to underground water

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Oil dream: Residents seek pollution billions

How terrorists exploit Kenyans' appetite for quick money

Kenyans' appetite for quick money and legal loopholes in the car trade sector are major weak links in dealing with terrorism and a lesson that the country has not learnt.

By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

How terrorists exploit Kenyans' appetite for quick money

Woman uncovers documents tying Kibaki to Kirubi, prime companies

A woman claiming to be Kibaki's daughter accuses his children of hiding facts in the succession case. She says that Kibaki was worth more than the stated Sh50 million.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Woman uncovers documents tying Kibaki to Kirubi, prime companies

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