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Court: Muturi resigned, not fired as Ruto claimed

It is now emerging that President William Ruto lied about sacking former Attorney General Justin Muturi over alleged incompetence.

Court: Muturi resigned, not fired as Ruto claimed

Police opened fire on demonstrators before Rex Masai's death, inquest told

Police opened fire on demonstrators before Rex Masai's death, inquest told

Court stops Duale's team from auditing Sh33bn NHIF debt

Court stops Duale's team from auditing Sh33bn NHIF debt

Afghan politician faces extradition in drugs, illegal firearms charges

Afghan politician faces extradition in drugs, illegal firearms charges

Police officers linked to murder of Baby Pendo barred from Kisumu hotspots

The victims contended that the actions by the DPP to make their details public put their safety at risk and sought to have them protected.

Police officers linked to murder of Baby Pendo barred from Kisumu hotspots

MP Were murder case takes new turn

High Court Judge Alexander Muteti has allowed an application by Kasipul MP Charles Were, murder suspect Philip Nahashon Aroko, to withdraw a petition that challenged the legality of his detention.

MP Were murder case takes new turn

Judge orders detention of businessman Aroko in Kasipul MP murder probe

Businessman Philip Nahashon Aroko, linked to the brutal murder of Kasipul MP Charles Were, will remain in custody pending investigations.

Judge orders detention of businessman Aroko in Kasipul MP murder probe

The illegitimate DP: Ruling puts Kindiki's legitimacy in doubt

The ruling issued by the appellate court has triggered a wave of constitutional debate and political tension, with legal experts now claiming that Kindiki is unlawfully holding office.

The illegitimate DP: Ruling puts Kindiki's legitimacy in doubt

Lands PS Korir, MP and lawyer sued in Sh2.75b public land heist

Petitioner says Nixon Korir and Narok South MP Sylvester Ntutu hatched a scheme that alienated public land.He says Ntutu misused the name of William Ruto to mislead stakeholders.

Lands PS Korir, MP and lawyer sued in Sh2.75b public land heist

Court hands Gachagua win, says only Chief Justice can pick bench

DCJ Mwilu appointed three-judge Bench in October for Gachagua ouster-related cases. Appellate Court ruled DCJ Mwilu lacked authority under Article 165(4) to appoint judges.

Court hands Gachagua win, says only Chief Justice can pick bench

Court rejects plea to empanel bench in KDF deployment case

LSK has lost its bid to have its case challenging the deployment of KDF during June last year's Finance Bill demonstrations heard by a three-judge bench.

Court rejects plea to empanel bench in KDF deployment case

Court: Only IPOA can probe police killings, disappearances

The court also declined to refer all cases of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings by the government to the ICC stating that Kenya is not a failed state.

Court: Only IPOA can probe police killings, disappearances

Appeal court overturns three-judge bench in Gachagua impeachment case

The Court of Appeal has quashed the decision by DCJ Mwilu to appoint a three-judge bench to hear consolidated petitions filed by Gachagua seeking to block his successor, Kindiki.

Appeal court overturns three-judge bench in Gachagua impeachment case

Waititu to remain in remand after court rejects second bail bid

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will remain at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison until his appeal is heard and determined.

Waititu to remain in remand after court rejects second bail bid

Aroko's lawyers want businessman arraigned following DCI summons

Businessman Philip Aroko to be arraigned at the JKIA Law Courts today in connection with the murder of Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were; DCI seeks more time to detain him, pending investigations.

Aroko's lawyers want businessman arraigned following DCI summons

Petition filed to have detained Aroko presented in court 'dead or alive'

In a supporting affidavit, Omari states that Aroko has no involvement in the MP’s murder and is willing to cooperate fully with investigators.

Petition filed to have detained Aroko presented in court 'dead or alive'

Right suspects in court? How face masks, disguises threaten justice

From murder suspects to fraudsters, more accused individuals are stepping into court shrouded in layers of concealment.

Right suspects in court? How face masks, disguises threaten justice

Filmmakers linked to shocking documentary released on bail

The court has granted anticipatory bail of Sh10,000 each to four filmmakers linked to the BBC’s Blood Parliament documentary pending ongoing investigations.

Filmmakers linked to shocking documentary released on bail

City lawyer linked to Sh1.49 billion Equity Bank heist arraigned in court

City lawyer charged in Sh1.49 billion equity bank heist as DCI requests 21 more days for investigation.

City lawyer linked to Sh1.49 billion Equity Bank heist arraigned in court

Officers in Baby Pendo case charged with rape, murder and torture

They are accused of command responsibility for the death of protestors and rape of women.

Officers in Baby Pendo case charged with rape, murder and torture

Court of Appeal acquits ex-PS Mangiti in Sh47m NYS graft case

The Court of Appeal has upheld the acquittal of former Principal Secretary for Planning, Peter Oganga Mangiti, and 22 others in a Sh47.6 million graft case linked to the NYS Season 1 scandal.

Court of Appeal acquits ex-PS Mangiti in Sh47m NYS graft case

DPP: Eight senior officers made witnesses in Baby Pendo case

DPP Renson Ingonga has announced that eight police bosses in the killing of Baby Samantha Pendo in Kisumu will now be State witnesses.

DPP: Eight senior officers made witnesses in Baby Pendo case

CJ Koome picks bench to hear petitions seeking her removal

A three-judge bench has been appointed to hear consolidated petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Martha Koome and all other Supreme Court judges.

CJ Koome picks bench to hear petitions seeking her removal

Kiambu voter in court to block removal of Governor Wamatangi

According to court papers, Kimani accuses the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the National Police Service of harassing Wamatangi for political reasons.

Kiambu voter in court to block removal of Governor Wamatangi

DPP Ingonga drops charges against 8 police officers linked to murder of Baby Pendo

The 8 are among 11 police officers who were facing charges of murder, torture and crimes against humanity.

DPP Ingonga drops charges against 8 police officers linked to murder of Baby Pendo

The conclave's cardinals in numbers

133 cardinals are set to vote for his successor at the conclave beginning on Wednesday.

The conclave's cardinals in numbers

Four officers accused in Baby Pendo case released on bond

The High Court has released four police officers accused in the murder of Baby Pendo and other victims during the 2017 post election violence on a personal bond of Sh200,000 each.

Four officers accused in Baby Pendo case released on bond

Police fail to locate retired officer facing murder charges in Baby Pendo case

The National Police Service and Inspector General of Police reported unable to locate retired senior officer Mohamed Baa Amin, faces murder charges in connection with the death of Baby Pendo.

Police fail to locate retired officer facing murder charges in Baby Pendo case

Blow to Worldcoin as court orders deletion of data

The Court said Worldcoin used financial inducements to obtain the data from Kenyans instead of applying the data protection principle of informed consent.

Blow to Worldcoin as court orders deletion of data

Petition filed to stop MPs from processing CDF Bill

The lawsuit seeks orders to bar the National Assembly from proceeding with the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

Petition filed to stop MPs from processing CDF Bill

Blow for Ruto as court declares Climate Council appointments unconstitutional

The High Court has declared President William Ruto’s nomination of four individuals to the National Climate Change Council unconstitutional, illegal, and procedurally flawed.

Blow for Ruto as court declares Climate Council appointments unconstitutional

Court: Trans Nzoia procurement boss, contractor to refund Sh25.3m

Investigations revealed that the contracts were executed based on falsified County Tender Committee minutes.

Court: Trans Nzoia procurement boss, contractor to refund Sh25.3m

Judge testifies in bribery bid case involving former student leader

President of the Court of Appeal Justice Daniel Musinga on Tuesday testified before the Milimani Law Courts.

Judge testifies in bribery bid case involving former student leader

Havi petitions Court to quash ruling that found him guilty of misconduct

Nelson Havi petitions High Court to quash LSK Tribunal ruling that found him guilty of professional misconduct

Havi petitions Court to quash ruling that found him guilty of misconduct

Businesswoman seeks arrest of Lamu West MP over Sh7.1 million car debt

A Nairobi businesswoman has moved to court seeking the arrest of Lamu West Member of Parliament Stanley Muthama for allegedly failing to settle a Sh7.1 million debt.

Businesswoman seeks arrest of Lamu West MP over Sh7.1 million car debt

No hooded, masked and plain cloth police during protests, court rules

The High Court has barred the Inspector General of Police from deploying officers in civilian clothes or with concealed identities to manage public protests in the country.

No hooded, masked and plain cloth police during protests, court rules

Kihika is an American, petitioner tells court

Just days after Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika returned to the country from an extended stay in the United States, a petition has been filed in court seeking her removal from office.

Kihika is an American, petitioner tells court

Defence PS Mariru skips court in Sh134m contempt case over ex-soldiers' pay

The amount represents damages awarded for the violation of the soldiers’ rights and their dismissal from military service after the failed 1982 coup.

Defence PS Mariru skips court in Sh134m contempt case over ex-soldiers' pay

High Court upholds removal of Malala as UDA Sec Gen

Justice Bahati Mwamuye in his ruling affirmed Hassan Omar's appointment, quashing September 2024 Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ruling that had allowed Malala to retain the position.

High Court upholds removal of Malala as UDA Sec Gen

DCI probes customs officers over plot to illegally ship 50kg of gold to Dubai

The attempted shipment triggered immediate intervention where the three customs officers were arrested and the DCI officers immediately launched investigations into the matter.

DCI probes customs officers over plot to illegally ship 50kg of gold to Dubai

Omtatah, eight others file fresh suit over Ruto's 'odious' debts

They accuse the Executive of unconstitutional borrowing that risks pushing the country into a severe debt crisis. Petitioners want the government blocked from taking any new loans.

Omtatah, eight others file fresh suit over Ruto's 'odious' debts

Obado: My affair with Sharon ended due to her 'inconsistencies'

On his second day of his testimony before Justice Cecilia Githua, Obado described a relationship that began amicably but grew strained.

Obado: My affair with Sharon ended due to her 'inconsistencies'

Nairobi County staff to face trial over alleged Sh7 million salary fraud

Nairobi County employee, Lawrence Barasa, will now have to defend himself over a Sh7 million salary he allegedly received using a forged diploma certificate.

Nairobi County staff to face trial over alleged Sh7 million salary fraud

Court declines to halt Kenya Prisons recruitment set for April 30 over claims of 'unfair' criteria

The Kenya Prisons Service recruitment scheduled for Tuesday next week will continue as planned after the court failed to halt the exercise as sought by two activists.

Court declines to halt Kenya Prisons recruitment set for April 30 over claims of 'unfair' criteria

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