Court orders release of cancer patient over Sh4m hospital bill

The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the Nairobi hospital to release a 78-year-old cancer patient, who allegedly had been detained over a Sh4 million hospital bill.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

Ex-KPC manager seeks court protection as activist goes after Wandayi over fuel saga

Activist Francis Awino files petition seeking removal of Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi over alleged involvement in irregular procurement, importation of substandard fuel valued at Sh4.8b.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

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Court clears way for Sh619 billion EABL shares sale

Court clears way for Diageo to sell its Sh619 billion stake in East Africa Breweries Limited to Asahi Group Holdings after dismissing an application by distributor Bia Tosha Limited.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

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Autopsy shows Rex Masai was shot as he fled

Gunshot wounds on the late Rex Masai indicated he could have been moving away from the shooter, Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor told the court on Thursday.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

Four convicts in George Muchai murder sentenced to death

The magistrate was of the view that superior courts have time and again held that the death sentence in robbery with violence cases is still legal.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 days ago

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Why court has extended orders suspending instant fines introduced by NTSA

The High Court of Kenya extended orders halting the NTSA from enforcing instant fines until April 14, pending consolidation of multiple legal challenges.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 days ago

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Sifuna sues ODM party in a fresh row over removal as SG

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna moves to the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal, citing breach of his rights and party's constitution.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 days ago

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Jacaranda Maternity Hospital sued over foetus video shared on social media

The mother argues that the clip allegedly had the diagnostic features that matched the ultrasound, including the details of the machine that had been used.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 days ago

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Court bars Senate from summoning, issuing arrest warrants against governors

Petitioners argue that governors feel yoked by the burden of being behind bars despite the CoG decision not to appear before the Senate committees until their grievances are resolved.

By Kamau Muthoni 5 days ago

Court to rule on Dari land title in Sh1.9 billion Tuju, EADB row

A Nairobi Commercial Court will rule on a Sh1.9 billion land dispute between Raphael Tuju and the East African Development Bank over ownership of the contested Dari property.

By Kamau Muthoni 5 days ago

Church to Court: Tuju denies giving false information charge after prayers

Court frees Ex-CS Raphael Tuju on Sh 100,000 personal bond, instructs him to provide a contact person; he denied charges of falsifying information.

By Kamau Muthoni 5 days ago

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Gachagua's family speaks over the former governor's will

Nderitu Gachagua's family alleges that the deceased's Will was forged, and there was interference with the estate.

By Kamau Muthoni 5 days ago

Five charged with plotting to break into KDF officer's home

Five people, including two KDF soldiers, have been charged with plotting to break into a senior officer's house in Kitengela, Kajiado County.

By Kamau Muthoni 6 days ago

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Four governors, broken promises and court orders: Why Dandora chokes City with toxic cycle

Anything and everything, from toxic industrial chemicals to hospital waste, finds its way to the now-filled dump that pollutes the air in the surrounding densely populated neighbourhoods.

By Kamau Muthoni 15 days ago

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Why court has suspended Nairobi's waste management deal

The Environment Court has ordered Nairobi County to clear all trash dumped at the Umoja residential area and control illegal dumping within 135 days.

By Kamau Muthoni 15 days ago

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Who killed Fathiya? The puzzle of a dead remandee and warders

A woman in prison was last seen going to fetch water at Langata Women's Prison, as her family initially believes she died after consuming some medicine.

By Kamau Muthoni 17 days ago

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Man jailed in USA over Sh434 million theft sued by sibling over Sh30 million lawyer fees

Joyce Mumbua Sila has sued her brother Jeffrey Ndungi Sila, currently jailed in the United States, over an alleged Sh30 million legal fees debt tied to his hacking case.

By Kamau Muthoni 17 days ago

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Tuju to appear in court as DCI bid to search his home is denied

Former minister Raphael Tuju to be charged with giving false information on his being trailed. Court says materials presented are not enough to warrant police search.

By Kamau Muthoni 18 days ago

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Koskei, Amin, Ingonga, Oduor sued by Nairobi Hospital board over illegal interference

The Nairobi Hospital board has sued senior state officials, including Felix Koskei, Renson Ingonga, Mohammed Amin and Dorcas Oduor, alleging interference in the management of the private facility.

By Kamau Muthoni 19 days ago

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Power broker, retiree, Sh63 million legal thriller: In the names of Farouk, Koskei, Murkomen, Sudi

A retired KRA manager, George Musembi Muia, is at the centre of a Sh63 million High Court dispute involving powerful political figures, in a case likened to a legal thriller.

By Kamau Muthoni 19 days ago

Tuju taken ill moments before court appearance

Former CS Raphael Tuju to be charged with giving false information to police over alleged abduction, and claims he was trailed by unknown individuals.

By Kamau Muthoni 20 days ago

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How Ketraco lost Sh1 billion in row with Spanish firm

Ketraco ordered to provide a Sh1 billion bank guarantee before its 17 bank accounts are unfrozen in its Sh10 billion payout dispute with Spanish company, Instalaciones Inabensa.

By Kamau Muthoni 20 days ago

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Why man in Russian jobs recruitment saga has been granted bail

Festus Omwamba, linked to a Russian military trafficking case, was released on Sh5 million bail despite prosecution concerns over witness and personal safety.

By Kamau Muthoni 20 days ago

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Kirima children sue stepmother in fresh dispute over his wealth

They argue she has allegedly locked them out of the daily affairs of Kirima and Sons Ltd. Kirima had amassed billions through real estate, stocks, auctioneering and butchery businesses.

By Kamau Muthoni 23 days ago

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Victims paid for military slots in Russia, report says

Kenyans lured to join the Russian military paid between Sh165,000 and Sh300,000 to recruiters, only to lose the money, a report presented in Kahawa Magistrate Court reveals.

By Kamau Muthoni 24 days ago

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Why inactive phone numbers cannot be sold without user consent

The High Court rules that inactive mobile numbers are personal digital identities and cannot be resold without the owner's consent.

By Kamau Muthoni 24 days ago

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Court bars EACC from summoning judge in Tuju, EADB case

The court has barred the EACC from summoning a Commercial Court judge over alleged bribery claims linked to a Sh1.9 billion dispute involving Raphael Tuju and EADB.

By Kamau Muthoni 24 days ago

Somali national found guilty of radicalising youths, facilitating their joining Al-Shabaab

A magistrate's court has found a Somali national, Abdikarim Hassanow Hassan, alias Ali, guilty of being a member of Al-Shabaab and radicalising youths in Kehancha, Migori.

By Kamau Muthoni 26 days ago

Court halts implementation of new lecturer retirement circular

A Nairobi court has suspended the implementation of a PSC circular raising university lecturers' retirement age to 70 pending a UASU legal challenge.

By Kamau Muthoni 26 days ago

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Sh100 million kick: Rider sues governor Otuoma over alleged hit on groin

Yusuf Suleiman Hamisi, 31, is seeking Sh100 million as compensation for allegedly being hit by the governor on his groin during a maize donation exercise on March 6, 2026.

By Kamau Muthoni 26 days ago

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Sing'oei directive echoes undiplomatic trend by embassies

PS Sing'oei accused of ordering the JICA be protected from court servers and auctioneers. Several embassies have disregarded court orders after employees win cases.

By Kamau Muthoni 26 days ago

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Court orders PSC to immediately halt pay of Ruto advisors

High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye has ruled that President William Ruto violated the Constitution by appointing 21 advisors.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Why man wants marriage papers rule invalidated

He argues that making registration of customary marriages a must creates a loophole.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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How Mbadi's duty-free rice import plan turned into free-for-all legal war

The government allowed importation of 500,000 tonnes of rice purportedly to plug deficit.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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Diageo, EABL in Sh296.7bn legal battle over sale to Asahi

The firm's general counsel, Anthony David William Smith, said that there was also no further specific prayer by Bia Tosha against it.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

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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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago