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Court asked to suspend budget making process over Sh698b bills

A petition has been filed by Operation Linda Jamii and led by Dr Fred Ogolla seeking to suspend the ongoing budget-making process until the government clears all the pending bills.

Court asked to suspend budget making process over Sh698b bills

Lobby group seeks to halt budget-making process over pending bills

Lobby group seeks to halt budget-making process over pending bills

EACC recovers Sh28b assets, pursuing Sh50b property

EACC recovers Sh28b assets, pursuing Sh50b property

Officers charged with torture, illegal detention of UK national

Officers charged with torture, illegal detention of UK national

Governor Kimani Wamatangi's home raided by EACC

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s home has been raided by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission detectives.

Governor Kimani Wamatangi's home raided by EACC

SuperMetro fails to meet NTSA safety standards, suspension continues

The decision followed a hearing in which the tribunal noted that 269 SuperMetro drivers were unqualified, while 42 others had been flagged for overspeeding violations.

SuperMetro fails to meet NTSA safety standards, suspension continues

Turkish firm wins Sh31.6 billion Bomas renovation tender row

The multi-billion tender for the construction of the complex was approved on August 8, 2023, during a Cabinet meeting held at the Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri County.

Turkish firm wins Sh31.6 billion Bomas renovation tender row

Court allows disciplinary process against biosafety boss to go on

Dr Mugiira was suspended by the NBA Board on 5 July 2024 following recommendations from an internal audit report covering the financial years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024.

Court allows disciplinary process against biosafety boss to go on

Court gives LSK, Omtatah 30 days to amend missing persons petition

The High Court has granted the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and Senator Okiya Omtatah 30 days to amend their petitions.

Court gives LSK, Omtatah 30 days to amend missing persons petition

Reprieve for Moses Kuria as court halts property auction over Sh50m loan

Reprieve for Moses Kuria as High Court bars Equity Bank from selling his property, following objections by his wife, Joyce Njambi, pending hearing on April 30.

Reprieve for Moses Kuria as court halts property auction over Sh50m loan

Court rejects LSK, Omtatah petition on 'State abductees'

The court noted that six of the eight alleged abductees had already reappeared from locations unrelated to police custody.

Court rejects LSK, Omtatah petition on 'State abductees'

Man in Chinese couple robbery to serve 30-year jail term after DPP appeal

A man convicted of violently robbing a Chinese businessman and his wife in Kilifi has lost after the Supreme Court upheld both his conviction and 30-year prison sentence.

Man in Chinese couple robbery to serve 30-year jail term after DPP appeal

KHRC sues to have 'Echoes of War' staged at drama festival

KHRC has filed an urgent petition at the High Court seeking orders compelling the government to allow Butere Girls to perform their controversial play Echoes of War.

KHRC sues to have 'Echoes of War' staged at drama festival

IG Kanja ordered to reinstate former CS Muturi's security detail

High Court orders Police IG Kanja to reinstate former CS Justin Muturi’s security detail, pending hearing and determination of suit challenging the withdrawal.

IG Kanja ordered to reinstate former CS Muturi's security detail

Court dismisses bid to compel release of alleged abduction victims

Judge Bahati Mwamuye, in dismissing the application, ruled that LSK and Omtatah failed to provide sufficient evidence to show that the missing persons were in police custody.

Court dismisses bid to compel release of alleged abduction victims

Judiciary's mediation plan boosts economy by Sh68.9b, says Koome

Chief Justice says mediation has proven to be an effective method of dispute resolution. She reveals that 26,991 cases have been referred to mediation, with a 91% resolution rate.

Judiciary's mediation plan boosts economy by Sh68.9b, says Koome

Court declares Maraga taskforce on police reforms unconstitutional

The government has suffered a major blow after the High Court declared the formation of a 23-member presidential task force to review police welfare unconstitutional.

Court declares Maraga taskforce on police reforms unconstitutional

Teacher in custody for impersonating President Ruto's daughter

The DCI is seeking seven-day custodial orders for a teacher accused of impersonating President William Ruto's daughter on Facebook.

Teacher in custody for impersonating President Ruto's daughter

Revealed: How slain drug baron Swaleh Ahmed built multi-million empire

Investigation into Swaleh’s operations uncovered a web of illicit transactions that involved the transfer of drug money through various accounts, designed to conceal the true nature of the funds.

Revealed: How slain drug baron Swaleh Ahmed built multi-million empire

Court orders payout as 1,500 acres of land for military use declared unlawful

The High Court has ruled that the allocation of over 1,500 acres of land by the Ministry of Interior for military bases in Turkana County was unlawful.

Court orders payout as 1,500 acres of land for military use declared unlawful

Notorious drug baron's multi-million assets to be forfeited to state

The High Court has ordered the forfeiture of multi-million-shillings assets linked to the late Yusuf Ahmed Swaleh, a notorious drug trafficker once nicknamed "Candy Rain".

Notorious drug baron's multi-million assets to be forfeited to state

Witness narrates how Kamiti convicts defrauded millions from comfort of cells

Fresh details have emerged revealing a sophisticated criminal operation inside Kamiti where inmates have been defrauding unsuspecting members of the public out of millions of shillings.,

Witness narrates how Kamiti convicts defrauded millions from comfort of cells

Court extends suspension of public debt audit taskforce

High Court has extended orders suspending the establishment of the Presidential taskforce for the forensic audit of the country's public debt.

Court extends suspension of public debt audit taskforce

Woman to repay husband Sh2.6m over failed deal

The Court of Appeal has ordered a woman to repay her husband Sh2,687,797, he lent her as start-up capital to establish and run a joint venture dubbed Colon Cleansing and Beauty Shop.

Woman to repay husband Sh2.6m over failed deal

Kenya court clears Facebook lawsuit over Tigray conflict

Facebook has suffered a blow after the High Court ruled that Meta, can be sued in the country over its alleged role in promoting content that contributed to ethnic violence in Ethiopia.

Kenya court clears Facebook lawsuit over Tigray conflict

Fake titles, stolen land: DCI exposes Ministry of Lands scam

For years, land cartels have been manipulating official land titles, facilitating massive land fraud, and defrauding Kenyans of their rightful land.

Fake titles, stolen land: DCI exposes Ministry of Lands scam

Court freezes assets of Nairobi official, his wife in graft case

The Court of Appeal has issued conservatory orders restraining City Hall employee Wilson Nahashon and his wife from disposing of unexplained assets worth Sh643.2 million.

Court freezes assets of Nairobi official, his wife in graft case

Court declares payment of school fees via e-Citizen unconstitutional

The government has suffered a major blow after the High Court ruled that the directive requiring parents to pay school fees through the eCitizen platform is unconstitutional and illegal.

Court declares payment of school fees via e-Citizen unconstitutional

Body by design directors to face manslaughter charges over botched surgery death

A Kibera court has summoned the two directors of Omnicare Medical a plastic and cosmetic surgery clinic to appear in person on Wednesday to face manslaughter charges.

Body by design directors to face manslaughter charges over botched surgery death

Tuju wants Koome to form tribunal to probe lawyers in Sh4.5b loan case

Former CS Raphael Tuju wants CJ Koome to form a tribunal to probe senior lawyers Fred Ojiambo and Prof Githu Muigai over alleged professional misconduct in his Sh4.5 billion loan case.

Tuju wants Koome to form tribunal to probe lawyers in Sh4.5b loan case

Ministry of Lands: A hotbed of corruption exposed by court of appeal ruling

The Ministry of Lands has long been a hub of controversy in the country with land fraud cases piling up and innocent citizens losing their property rights.

Ministry of Lands: A hotbed of corruption exposed by court of appeal ruling

Woman sues neighbours for defamation over dog barking claims

She claimed the barking was not disruptive and the dogs were engaging in routine behaviour. She also refuted claims that she had neglected them, kept them locked up for long periods.

Woman sues neighbours for defamation over dog barking claims

Court rejects police officers' plea to stop Baby Pendo case

Court of Appeal has rejected an application by 11 senior police officers who sought to halt their prosecution over the murder of six-month-old Baby Samantha Pendo.

Court rejects police officers' plea to stop Baby Pendo case

Court orders matatus linked to politician's son to obey traffic rules

The court’s directives were issued after the two drivers, Dickson Wambua Masya and Leonard Muasya Kituu were charged with eight counts of violating traffic violations.

Court orders matatus linked to politician's son to obey traffic rules

Court freezes copyright society's bank account, paybill number

A commercial court has frozen Music Copyright Society of Kenya's bank accounts and paybill number, for disregarding orders to halt revenue collection.

Court freezes copyright society's bank account, paybill number

Court blocks EACC from probing Thika magistrate linked to graft

Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo has gotten a reprieve after the High Court issued a conservatory order barring the State from investigating and prosecuting her over bribery allegations.

Court blocks EACC from probing Thika magistrate linked to graft

Magistrate seeks to halt EACC probe, calls search warrant unfair

Thika Magistrate Stella Atambo has accused detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) of unlawfully obtaining a court order to search her residence last week.

Magistrate seeks to halt EACC probe, calls search warrant unfair

Blow to Kawira Mwangaza as court upholds impeachment

High Court upholds Senate’s decision to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, Justice Bahati Mwamuye rules it was lawful and constitutional.

Blow to Kawira Mwangaza as court upholds impeachment

Witnesses recount the night Starlet Wahu was murdered

Three key witnesses testified in the High Court, directly linking prime suspect John Matara to the brutal murder of socialite Starlet Wahu in his ongoing trial.

Witnesses recount the night Starlet Wahu was murdered

How system error cost gambler Sh99 million in Betika winnings

Betika rejected the payout citing a system error that led to an inflated prize, and referred to the terms and conditions which capped the maximum payout at Sh1 million.

How system error cost gambler Sh99 million in Betika winnings

Court allows church to sell prime properties, refuses to reinstall bishop

Former Methodist Church bishop claimed sale of multi-billion-shilling assets was irregular. Court of Appeal rules the current leadership was managing the church affairs well.

Court allows church to sell prime properties, refuses to reinstall bishop

Court orders fresh investigations into Police Sacco over theft allegations

The High Court has ordered a fresh investigation into the Kenya National Police Sacco over allegations of embezzlement and fraud involving its board of directors.

Court orders fresh investigations into Police Sacco over theft allegations

Portland cement board chair sued over MD appointment

The ongoing leadership wrangles at East Africa Portland Cement (EAPC) have escalated to court, with a city lawyer suing the EAPC board chairman Richard Mbithi.

Portland cement board chair sued over MD appointment

Inside biggest drug empire: the rise and fall of Mathee wa Ngara

Mathee wa Ngara has managed to operate under the radar for over a decade despite persistent rumors and whispers surrounding the true source of her income.

Inside biggest drug empire: the rise and fall of Mathee wa Ngara

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