Ministry ordered to conduct public participation on sports academies

The High Court has called out the Ministry of Sports for establishing academies without proper consultations on which regions should pilot the idea.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 day ago

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'They want our land': Ndetei family feud spills into Dr Mutiso's murder case

The family of suspects in the Victoria Mutiso murder case has alleged that a long-running dispute over a Sh1.5 billion Mlolongo property is behind their prosecution.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 day ago

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IEBC sued over 2027 campaign finance regulations

Two political parties have sued the IEBC over its 2026 campaign finance regulations, alleging gaps in transparency, auditing, donor disclosure and digital spending controls.

By Kamau Muthoni 22 hrs ago

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Court freezes TSC social media gag against teachers

Teachers can continue entertaining netizens on social media without fear of sanctions by their employer.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 days ago

Court bars police from arresting Governor Badilisha, claims pursuit by unknown persons

The High Court has granted Nyandarua Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha anticipatory bail of Sh 50,000 after moving to court over what he claims as pursuit by unknown persons.

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

Court halts insurance cover requirement for tourists coming to Kenya

This is the second case to be filed over the requirement that tourists will enter the country only if they have been insured by the Social Health Authority (SHA) for Sh6.5 million.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 days ago

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Political violence may land top leaders at ICC, warn experts

Legal experts say that failure to act on goons and ethnic balkanisation by politicians is a red flag that can invoke the complementary justice system of the ICC.

By Kamau Muthoni 6 days ago

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Why former Minister Waiyaki's family has been ordered out of posh apartments

Two companies linked to the former powerful Minister for Agriculture Lawrence Munyua Waiyaki have been ordered to surrender four apartments in an upscale neighbourhood in Gigiri.

By Kamau Muthoni 6 days ago

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Obado seeks forgiveness from Sharon Otieno's family

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado continues to deny involvement in the murder of Sharon Otieno while seeking reconciliation with her family and asking the court for leniency.

By Kamau Muthoni 8 days ago

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Of online scams and mobile money fraud, why Kenyans are biggest victims

Kenya is facing rising cybercrime and mobile money fraud, with criminals exploiting digital scams to steal money and personal information.

By Kamau Muthoni 9 days ago

Reprieve for Stanchart in Sh7 billion pension payout dispute

The High Court has granted Standard Chartered Bank a reprieve by quashing a Sh709 million cost award by the Retirement Benefits Tribunal in a row over Sh7 billion pension payout.

By Kamau Muthoni 8 days ago

Case lifts lid on fake rice being sold as Kenyan pishori

Cofek has raised concerns over adulterated and falsely labelled Kenya Pishori rice, accusing the government and KEBS of failing to take action against the problem.

By Kamau Muthoni 9 days ago

Kangema magistrate to be charged over Sh150,000 saga

Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua is expected on Wednesday to answer bribery charges after the High Court in Kerugoya declined to stop his prosecution over the Sh150,000 saga.

By Kamau Muthoni 8 days ago

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How State House blows billions in the name of hosting delegations

Cumulatively, the delegations cobbled together a whopping Sh755 million in 4 days only.

By Kamau Muthoni 11 days ago

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Gachagua's appeal: Judges gave an illogical, impracticable or artificial verdict

Former Deputy President Gachagua has moved to the Court of Appeal to challenge the impeachment verdict by the High Court.

By Kamau Muthoni 11 days ago

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Can Gachagua, Mwangaza vie? AG rejects need for new Supreme Court advisory

Attorney General has said that the question of whether an impeached person can seek an elective seat is neither novel nor does it warrant the Supreme Court’s intervention.

By Kamau Muthoni 12 days ago

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Court dismisses case between neighbors sparked by dogs barking

Their issue was that two dogs were allegedly barking at them every time they passed her door.

By Kamau Muthoni 13 days ago

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Businesswoman Mary Wambui loses bid to save Glee Hotel in Sh8.9b row with bank

Businesswoman Mary Wambui has lost her grip on her Glee Hotel in the Sh 8.9 billion loan row with Equity Bank.

By Kamau Muthoni 13 days ago

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Ruaraka land row moves to Supreme Court as Mburu's companies fight Sh1.5bn recovery

The Sh3.2 billion Ruaraka land battle pitting the government against businessman Francis Mburu has landed in the Supreme Court.

By Kamau Muthoni 14 days ago

KCB ordered to keep off Sh145b in row with investment firm

The Kenya Commercial Bank has been barred from interfering with Sh145 billion at the centre of a dispute with an investment firm.

By Kamau Muthoni 15 days ago

Court dismiss a bid to abolish sentences beyond 67 years

The High Court has rejected a bid to cap all jail sentences at 67 years, the normal life expectancy for Kenyans.

By Kamau Muthoni 15 days ago

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Court calls out Ruto team for removing abduction victims from KCNHR list

High Court orders Makau Mutua’s panel to set aside Sh105 million for 35 Gen-Z abduction victims.

By Kamau Muthoni 15 days ago

Court dismisses bid to strike out duty-free rice import case

The High Court has declined to strike out a case challenging the government’s decision to allow duty-free rice into the country.

By Kamau Muthoni 14 days ago

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AI, personnel, tally questions linger over 2027 polls

Kenya’s 2027 election faces legal challenges over Bomas tallying, diaspora voting and AI-driven electoral manipulation, with key cases pending before the courts.

By Kamau Muthoni 16 days ago

Court freezes plan to hike gambling, casino licence fees

The High Court sitting in Nairobi has granted betting firms and casinos a major reprieve after freezing new licensing fees.

By Kamau Muthoni 16 days ago

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Hijab wearing in school battle lands in court

The push and pull over the same led to the county education director ordering the transfer of the school principal and directing that the girls be allowed to wear Hijabs.

By Kamau Muthoni 19 days ago

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Court to decide fate of increased betting, casino licence fees

High Court to challenges Kenya's new gambling licensing regulations, arguing that the rules impose significantly higher licensing fees and financial requirements on betting companies and casinos.

By Kamau Muthoni 20 days ago

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"Your term ends next week", High Court tells Ruto

Kenyans ought to have decided whether it is one term or two terms for President William Ruto on Tuesday next week, not next year, the High Court has declared.

By Kamau Muthoni 20 days ago

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Akiwumi Report: Lobby sues DPP, IG, DCI over failure to prosecute masterminds of clashes

A lobby group has moved to court seeking to force the government to dig into Kenya’s dark past and prosecute persons who were mentioned as the perpetrators of tribal tensions and clashes.

By Kamau Muthoni 21 days ago

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Court orders NPSC to pay ex-commissioner Sh 45 million for withholding his salary, benefits after he fell ill

A decision by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) to discontinue a former commissioner’s salary and benefits has cost taxpayers Sh 45 million.

By Kamau Muthoni 21 days ago

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Court ends Sh3.5b claim against CBK in Goldenberg hotel saga

The dispute arose from the sale of the Grand Regency Hotel that was auctioned to help recover money lost in the 1990s scandal.

By Kamau Muthoni 21 days ago

Betting firms fight new gambling rules as court weighs massive fee hikes

The petition argues that the new regulations will cripple the industry and were allegedly passed without public participation.

By Kamau Muthoni 20 days ago

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Court hands Glee Hotel owner lifeline in Sh8b Equity debt row

The High Court has handed businesswoman Mary Wambui a lifeline in the Sh8 billion debt row with Equity Bank.

By Kamau Muthoni 22 days ago

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Survivors of sexual violence sue state over weak forensic systems

Every time a girl is defiled, or a woman is raped, the police and courts often rely on physical examination and accounts from the victims.Rarely do they use DNA science to nab the perpetrators

By Kamau Muthoni 22 days ago

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Britam gets court's nod to shed off Sh5 billion from its share capital to clear losses

High Court approved Britam's plan to reduce share capital reserves by Sh5.8 billion to offset accumulated losses and strengthen its balance sheet. SOEs:

By Kamau Muthoni 23 days ago

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Court hands victory to company in landmark Sh8bn property case

The Court of Appeal has overturned a landmark judgment involving a prime 135-acre property valued at more than Sh8 billion, awarding ownership to Muchanga Investments.

By Kamau Muthoni 23 days ago

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30 ex-Meta moderators sue for Sh3.6bn over trauma, exploitation claims

An employee codenamed MAE accuses Meta and labour outsourcing company Samasource Kenya EPZ of abuse, intimidation and dismissing anyone who allegedly fails to toe the line.

By Kamau Muthoni 24 days ago

Lawyer sues three police officers for alleged fabricated charges and bribery

Police officers’ decision to detain lawyer Ndegwa Njiru and subsequently arraign him in court after his vehicle stalled along Thika Road has come back to haunt them after he sued the trio.

By Kamau Muthoni 23 days ago

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Man's death, Sh65m bill big test for SHA's promise to ease medicare pain

According to them, they believed that SHA would foot the bill as the deceased was active, having paid for the government-owned insurance scheme.

By Kamau Muthoni 25 days ago

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Company ordered to pay ex-employee for menses humiliation

For five years, Caroline, whose name we have redacted to reduce stigma, happily worked at Sun Power Products Limited (Brown’s Food Company).

By Kamau Muthoni 26 days ago