IG Kanja, DCI boss ordered to produce missing Busia businessman, 292 days later

The judge declared that Ahmed's unlawful arrest, incommunicado detention and continued enforced disappearance constituted a flagrant and ongoing violation of his fundamental rights.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 hrs ago

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Missing lawyer found in Marsabit but police chiefs still face questions

Police still have questions to answer on the abduction of lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi despite the lawyer and another abductee having been found dumped in Sololo, Marsabit County.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago

Lawyer Abshir Abdi appears in court, seeks to narrate 11-day abduction ordeal

Missing Nairobi lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi has finally appeared before the Milimani High Court, seeking permission to narrate his 11-day abduction ordeal.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago

Court bars police from arresting, detaining lawyer Abdi and friend

The judge directed that Abdi and Ayub shall not be arrested or charged by the State pending delivery of his ruling on November 23, 2026.

By Nancy Gitonga 1 day ago

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Lawyer Abshir's brother narrates chilling abduction ordeal by armed men

The brother of missing Nairobi lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi has narrated how armed men in tactical uniforms allegedly pursued his vehicle before abducting him on November 1.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

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How Sarah Wairimu lied to police about Tob Cohen's whereabouts

The court heard that Wairimu confirmed she had neither reported him missing nor attempted to establish his whereabouts through his relatives.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Inspector Sang charged over Mbobu killing, to remain in custody

Sang's lawyer requested seven days to file a replying affidavit in response to the prosecution's application opposing bail.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

Missing lawyer Abshir Abdi reportedly found in Marsabit

LSK President Charles Kanjama informed the court that he had been shown a text message indicating that lawyer Abshir Abdi had been found.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

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Waititu seeks release from prison to pay Sh74.2m fines in instalments

Jailed former Governor Waititu has asked the court to allow him to pay Sh74.2 million in fines through instalments, saying he cannot afford to settle the amount at once while in prison.

By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago

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Who wrote Cohen's book after his death? 'I am a big bastard', memoir reveals

A posthumously published memoir attributed to murdered businessman Tob Cohen has emerged in court, raising questions about its authorship and contents.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

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Lords of abduction: Security chiefs put on notice as fierce confrontation over police impunity shapes

The court stated that the State cannot escape responsibility for missing persons by simply denying holding them in custody.

By Nancy Gitonga 3 days ago

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Tob Cohen removed Sarah Wairimu from final will, lawyer tells court

A city lawyer who prepared Tob Cohen’s final will on Monday revealed how the slain Dutch businessman removed his wife, Sarah Wairimu, and her daughter as beneficiaries months before his death.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

Judge halts online alcohol sales in Nairobi over failure to verify buyers' age

The High Court has temporarily suspended online alcohol sales and deliveries in Nairobi unless vendors meet strict licensing and age-verification requirements.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

High Court rules police have case to answer over missing lawyer Abshir Abdi

High Court Judge Alexander Muteti said the disappearance of a Kenyan citizen cannot be left unresolved merely because security agencies deny having the person in their custody.

By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago

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From washed knives to hidden clothes: Inside attempted cover-up in Regina Re mother's murder

Investigators are also said to be examining the conduct of the granddaughter, Thandie, who allegedly changed her clothes after the incident.

By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago

SRC loses bid to cut judges' medical cover, travel allowances

The High Court has declared unconstitutional the SRC decision to slash judges’ medical and travel benefits, warning that the move undermined judicial independence.

By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago

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Omtatah wants court to bar Ruto's Cabinet from exercising State powers

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has moved to court seeking to bar Cabinet Secretaries from exercising State powers, arguing that Kenya has no constitutionally constituted National Executive.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

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Missing Tanzanian lawyer's mystery deepens as police falter

Security agencies are on the spot after struggling to explain the disappearance of a Nairobi lawyer, with officers who previously arrested him now unable to account for his whereabouts.

By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago

NTSA boss summoned over failure to reopen Embakasi Shuttle's portal

The summons now requires NTSA's Director-General to personally appear before the tribunal and account for the failure to implement the October 16 directives.

By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago

Family seeks court intervention after advocate abducted by armed men

Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi was allegedly bundled into a vehicle by armed men on Sunday morning before his car was abandoned along the same road.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

Police Inspector Sang denies murdering Dr Victoria Mutiso, remanded for 21 days

According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that Sang, jointly with others who have not been presented before the court, murdered Dr Mutiso.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

Rose Mbithe and her children to know fate of bail applications in December

The probation officer told the court that some of the accused persons are police officers serving in different stations, necessitating interviews with their colleagues and superiors.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

ATPU denies holding missing Nairobi lawyer Abshir Abdi

Security agencies have failed to produce missing Nairobi advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi, with an ATPU officer telling the High Court that he is not in their custody.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

Court declines to lift freeze on Embu MCA's vehicles, land in Sh111.5m graft case

Embu MCA Peter Muriithi Nyaga has suffered a major blow after the High Court declined to lift orders freezing his six vehicles and a parcel of land linked to a Sh111.5 million corruption case.

By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago

Not in our custody: IG Kanja says police not holding missing Tanzanian activist

Douglas Kanja has denied that police arrested or abducted missing Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya, telling the High Court that he is not being held in any police station across the country.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

Kitui MCA charged over theft of phones worth millions in Nairobi CBD

The MCA was also presented with two other separate charges relating to alleged thefts at courier and distribution premises in Nairobi.

By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago

Activists move to court to stop Bayern Munich-Ajax match over Sh724.6m cost

The petition wants the court to restrain the government from committing public funds or resources towards hosting the two European football giants pending determination of the case.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

Ex-PC Chelogoi sentenced to three years in prison over Sh1.35b land fraud

Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Chelogoi has been sentenced to three years in prison over the fraudulent acquisition of a Sh1.35 billion property in Lower Kabete, Nairobi.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

Waititu slapped with additional Sh21m fine over Sh588.7m money laundering case

Waititu has been slapped with a further fine of Sh21 million or 13 years in jail over three money laundering counts linked to the Sh588.7 million Kiambu road tender scandal.

By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago

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Imanyara loses Karen property battle, ordered to pay Ecobank Sh91.7m

Justice Mugambi found that Ecobank had lawfully exercised its statutory power of sale after Imanyara defaulted on loans secured against the property 17 years ago.

By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago

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Judge declines to bar Sonko from serving as NEDP party leader

Court on Friday rejected a plea by lawyer Nick Sanare to issue conservatory orders blocking Sonko from assuming, exercising, or purporting to exercise the powers of party leader.

By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago

Another blow to President Ruto as court nullifies housing directive for teachers, police

The judge declared that Ruto’s announcements could not lawfully alter or supplement the criteria established under the Affordable Housing Act and its Regulations.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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When blood fights emotional bond: Kanyari wins custody battle, children want stepfather

Betty Bayo's Children's wishes have collided with a court decision granting their biological father, controversial preacher Victor Kanyari, legal and actual custody of the two children.

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

'Dead or alive': IG Kanja, DCI boss Amin summoned over missing Tanzanian activist

Vocal Africa had argued that Mwaipaya was abducted on October 25, 2026, at Kamulu, near Kanisani stage, by armed men who allegedly bundled him into a vehicle and drove him to an unknown destination

By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago

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Charles Kerich summoned for sentencing over Sh76.7m debt

Kerich, who is the former Finance Chief has been ordered to appear in person on December 7, 2026, at 2.30pm over the debt owed to Kwengu & Company Advocates.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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Former USIU student sentenced to death over colleague's murder, Sh100,000 ransom demand

A former United States International University (USIU) student, Duncan Livingstone Kimathi, has been sentenced to death for the murder of fellow student Sarah Akello Aruwa in June 2012.

By Nancy Gitonga 16 days ago

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Kanyari gets custody of Betty Bayo's children

The children officer was directed to consult the children in an age-appropriate manner and consider their views.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

Court declines to stop inquest into death of lawyer Assa Nyakundi's son

The Judge, while dismissing a motion seeking to end the matter, said the public interest favours the inquest proceeding.

By Nancy Gitonga 17 days ago

Court orders TikToker to undergo mental assessment in Sh500,000 extortion case

TikToker and street activist Joseph Gitonga Kihanya alias Gitonga Archives, has been ordered by a Nairobi court to undergo a mental assessment in a Sh500,000 extortion case.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago

'I will not apologise', Babu Owino tells Sakaja over Eastleigh building collapse

Owino, through his lawyers, says he would not be intimidated into silence over the tragedy that has raised questions about building approvals and regulatory oversight.

By Nancy Gitonga 18 days ago