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 22 hrs 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 2 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 days ago

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Embu MCA's six vehicles, land frozen over Sh111.5m graft

The High Court has frozen six vehicles and a parcel of land linked to Embu MCA Peter Muriithi Nyaga over Sh111.5 million graft allegations.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

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Rex Masai inquest exposes Nairobi's crippled CCTV network

Inquiry into the killing of Rex Masai has unearthed fresh details about Nairobi's crippled CCTV network, with about 20 per cent of cameras operational across the CBD.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 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 14 days ago

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'He arrived dead'; Bliss Hospital tells court in Rex Masai inquest

A doctor has told a Nairobi inquest that 29-year-old activist Rex Masai arrived at Bliss Medical Centre unresponsive and with severe bleeding after being shot.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

Court detains police constable Bett, two others for 30 days over Dr Mutiso murder

A Nairobi court has ordered three suspects, including police constable Bett Kiplangat Collins, to remain in custody for 30 days as detectives investigate the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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Key CCTV cameras were offline when Rex Masai was killed

Details have emerged that key CCTV cameras in Nairobi's CDB, including one along Mama Ngina Street, were offline when Rex Masai was killed during the June 2024 Gen Z protests.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

Ex-Governor Wa Iria, six others charged afresh in Sh351m graft case

Milimani Anti-Corruption Court dismissed former Governor Mwangi wa Iria's application seeking to strike out the new charge sheet filed on August 24, 2026, by the DPP.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

Tribunal suspends Nicco Movers Sacco licence

Nicco Movers has suffered a major setback after a tribunal has suspended its PSV operator licence following two fatal accidents and widespread safety breaches across its fleet.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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Why Parliament has been sued over MPs' voting records

Activist moves to court seeking orders compelling Parliament to disclose MPs' final voting records on crucial legislation, including the Finance Bill.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

I leave it to God: Kimwatu withdraws case after KCB manager buried at night

Milimani Court has closed a burial dispute case of the late Kenya Commercial Bank Head of Data Protection, Rosemary Chemutai.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

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Why court has stopped burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai

The burial of KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Kimwatu has been halted after her husband, Kevin Migwe Kimwatu, moved to court seeking to be involved in her funeral arrangements.

By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago

Court asked to halt secret Sh17.7bn KUSCCO plan to form new SACCO

A secretive Sh17.7 billion restructuring plan has put KUSCCO under fresh legal scrutiny days before the High Court is expected to rule on an insolvency petition threatening the SACCO union's future.

By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago

Directors of Bank of Baroda face jail term for contempt of court

Bank of Baroda Kenya directors risk civil jail after Infinity Industrial Park accused the bank of violating court orders by appointing joint administrators over the company.

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago

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Court awards ex-Judiciary finance boss, two others Sh21m over malicious prosecution

The High Court has awarded three former Judiciary employees Sh21 million after finding that their seven-year prosecution over an Sh80 million fraud was malicious and their detention unlawful.

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago

Bomet Governor Barchok asks DPP Ingonga to drop Sh2m graft case

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has asked DPP Renson Ingonga to withdraw his Sh2 million corruption case, with the court allowing more time for the prosecution to consider the request.

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago

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From gender equality to public participation, the promises Kenya has yet to keep

When Kenyans voted for the 2010 Constitution, they promised themselves a new Kenya founded on equality, accountability, devolution and citizen participation.

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago

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From BBI, Nadco to Vision 2060: Politicians appetite for self-serving reforms

As Kenya marks 16 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution on August 27, its record of fidelity to the document tells two stories.

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago

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Why futile attempts to amend the Constitution flopped

As Kenya marks 16 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution today, its record of fidelity to the document tells two stories.

By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago

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Sonko moves to High Court to block KRA's Sh385m tax assessment

Sonko is challenging a tax assessment arising from Sh1.4 billion deposited into 11 of his bank accounts between 2013 and 2019, insisting that the money did not amount to undeclared taxable income.

By Nancy Gitonga 23 days ago

Kangema Magistrate charged over bribery claims, released on Sh400,000 bail

Suspended Kangema Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been charged with receiving a Sh150,000 bribe to influence the sentence of a convicted businessman.

By Nancy Gitonga 23 days ago

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Why lawyer Angela Mulwa has been re-arrested

Fresh details emerged on Monday after the prosecution confirmed before Milimani Magistrate Joan Mati that a murder charge against Mulwa had been filed at the High Court.

By Nancy Gitonga 23 days ago

Businessman Yongo sues State over wrongful prosecution, seeks Sh26 million damages

Businessman Bryan Yongo has sued the State and Mwananchi Credit for Sh26.95 million, alleging malicious prosecution, unlawful detention and loss of use of his Range Rover for nearly eight years.

By Nancy Gitonga 25 days ago

Court dismisses Bank of Baroda bid to stop Sh2b Infinity Park judgment

The High Court has dismissed Bank of Baroda's attempt to stop enforcement of a Sh2 billion default judgment in favour of Infinity Industrial Park.

By Nancy Gitonga 25 days ago

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Sh300,000 payment, calls to police officer place lawyer at centre of Dr Mutiso murder probe

City lawyer Angela Mulwa is at the centre of investigations into the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, with the DCI alleging a Sh300,000 payment, communication with a senior police officer.

By Nancy Gitonga 26 days ago

Mukumu Girls fined Sh300,000 for sharing minor's photo without consent

The order was issued by DPC Immaculate Kassait in a determination arising from a complaint over the unauthorised release of a Form Four student's photograph.

By Nancy Gitonga 26 days ago

High Court dismisses fake Canadian Embassy official's bid to stop Sh7.9m visa fraud prosecution

The High Court has dismissed Brian Reeves Obare's petition seeking to stop his prosecution over allegations that he fraudulently obtained Sh7.9 million.

By Nancy Gitonga 26 days ago

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Sharon Otieno's ghosts hound Obado as family demands Sh3.5 million, house and car

The family of Sharon Otieno is seeking a Sh3.5 million house, a car and millions of shillings they say former Migori Governor Zacharia Okoth Obado promised her before her death

By Nancy Gitonga 27 days ago

Supreme Court halts recovery of Sh1.5bn in Ruaraka land compensation case

The EACC had moved to recover the Sh1.5 billion after the Court of Appeal decision.

By Nancy Gitonga 27 days ago

Appointment of Dr Richard Lesiyampe as KNH boss challenged

A Nairobi lawyer has moved to the High Court challenging the appointment and continued occupation of the office of Kenyatta National Hospital CEO by Richard Lesiyampe Leserian.

By Nancy Gitonga 28 days ago

Court grants bail to 11 suspects in Sh1.57bn PROFIT fraud case

A Nairobi court has freed 11 suspects, including senior Treasury officials and business owners charged over an alleged Sh1.57 billion PROFIT programme fraud.

By Nancy Gitonga 28 days ago