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Kamau Muthoni

Which Majority? Judges' shocker to Kenya Kwanza leadership in National Assembly

The judges placed Wetang’ula between a rock and a hard place by declaring that he cannot hold Ford Kenya party’s leadership and the position of a speaker simultaneously.

Which Majority? Judges' shocker to Kenya Kwanza leadership in National Assembly

Ruto's taskforce on health illegal, High Court rules

Ruto's taskforce on health illegal, High Court rules

Lawyer wants Adams Oloo out of IEBC selection panel

Lawyer wants Adams Oloo out of IEBC selection panel

Legal battle over city parking lot concluded with Sh107m payout

Legal battle over city parking lot concluded with Sh107m payout

Police can't ban protests, court declares

The High Court has clipped the Inspector General of Police’s powers to declare protests illegal at will and without justification.

Police can't ban protests, court declares

Clerk sues three banks, Punjani in Sh4 billion forgery allegations

A clerk has sued three banks claiming that a firm linked to Mombasa businessman Ali Punjani illegally used his credentials to transact billions.

Clerk sues three banks, Punjani in Sh4 billion forgery allegations

AG moves to block IEBC's advisory request on boundary delimitation

The electoral body had sought Supreme Court’s guidance on whether it can proceed without commissioners.AG says parliament is addressing the issue through legislative amendments.

AG moves to block IEBC's advisory request on boundary delimitation

Porn video interrupts Kenyan court hearing of post-election sexual violence victims

A hacker on Tuesday jolted the court, advocates and journalists with jaw-dropping images during a hearing of a battle pitting the government and the 2007-2008 post-election sexual violence victims.

Porn video interrupts Kenyan court hearing of post-election sexual violence victims

Ex-Treasury CS sues government, demands Sh3 billion compensation

Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Kiplagat has sued the government, seeking close to Sh3 billion over his prosecution in 2019.

Ex-Treasury CS sues government, demands Sh3 billion compensation

Hospital to pay Sh1.5m for dose that killed child

Court ordered the medical facility to pay the boy’s parents Sh1.59 million as compensation for pain and suffering, loss of expectation of life and damages for lost years.

Hospital to pay Sh1.5m for dose that killed child

Court delays decision on controversial Blue Nile case

As the court postpones its decision on tax incentives, Blue Nile’s business is left hanging in the balance

Court delays decision on controversial Blue Nile case

How MPs backdated amendments to evade Sh1.4b tax

MPs sneaked in a law shielding themselves from paying taxes to beat a judgment requiring each of them to pay KRA Sh2.5 million, which is part of the car grant issued to them.

How MPs backdated amendments to evade Sh1.4b tax

Court allows bank to auction Upper Hill land in Sh1.2b row

A Commercial Court has allowed Credit Bank to auction a prime piece of land in Upperhill where a real estate firm intended to build Africa’s tallest building, The Pinnacle.

Court allows bank to auction Upper Hill land in Sh1.2b row

"Abductees' ordeal: Bishop's number plate used by our abductors

High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye heard was a well co-ordinated exercise that was done in a span of a week. The vehicles used by the abductors bore fictitious number plates.

"Abductees' ordeal: Bishop's number plate used by our abductors

Cohen's widow Sarah Wairimu files case to block fresh charges

Tob Cohen’s widow, Sarah Wairimu, has filed a case to block fresh charges, claiming that the Director of Public Prosecution’s decision is meant to conceal the killers.

Cohen's widow Sarah Wairimu files case to block fresh charges

Carpenter awarded Sh800,000 as court rules illegal for hospitals to detain patients

In his judgment against The Labib Hospital, Justice Lawrence Mugambi said that holding onto a person who has been treated and fully recovered is unreasonable, unfair, and a punishment.

Carpenter awarded Sh800,000 as court rules illegal for hospitals to detain patients

Woman sues Ali Punjani, others over multibillion fraud allegations

Business woman Fatmabai Sherali filed multiple fraud cases against Punjani, several banks, and other parties

Woman sues Ali Punjani, others over multibillion fraud allegations

S Sudan threatens to suspend Stanbic licence in Sh722m row

South Sudan’s banking regulator has threatened to suspend Stanbic Bank’s licence within 14 days in an escalation of a Sh722 million dispute pitting the lender and an airline.

S Sudan threatens to suspend Stanbic licence in Sh722m row

CJ Martha Koome cries foul over security withdrawal

Koome says officers protecting her were withdrawn and those serving Judiciary were reduced but NPS insists officers are attending promotional courses and were replaced.

CJ Martha Koome cries foul over security withdrawal

Court okays IEBC selection panel

A white smoke from IEBC can now billow after the High Court cleared the way for Parliament to send the names of nine selection panel to President William Ruto for appointment.

Court okays IEBC selection panel

Gachagua impeachment court battle resumes today

Gachagua will today appear before three Court of Appeal Judges with the sole question of whether he wants to continue with the battle before them or not.

Gachagua impeachment court battle resumes today

'It was an act of God', judge rules in Sh2.3 billion KenGen compensation case

Guyo had asked the court to award residents of Garsen, Galore, Bura, Balambala, Fafi at least Sh2.3 billion as compensation for displacement, loss of homes and animals.

'It was an act of God', judge rules in Sh2.3 billion KenGen compensation case

Blow to Gachagua as court dismisses plea challenging ouster

The High Court has declined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s plea to freeze 10 cases challenging his impeachment.

Blow to Gachagua as court dismisses plea challenging ouster

Supreme Court dismisses plea to lift ban against Ahmednasir

The Supreme Court has affirmed the ban on lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi and his law firm in another blow to his clients.

Supreme Court dismisses plea to lift ban against Ahmednasir

Win for 40,000 Kenyans registered as refugees

The High Court has ordered the government to deregister at least 40,000 Kenyans from the refugee list and issue them national identification cards within 60 days.

Win for 40,000 Kenyans registered as refugees

How woman used stolen ID to entrap man for child upkeep

The High Court has ordered the registrar of births and deaths to remove the name of a man from a minor’s birth certificate after two DNA tests proved that he was not the father.

How woman used stolen ID to entrap man for child upkeep

A to Z of Kenya's security and crime cases in 2024

The Director of Public Prosecution approved and dropped cases while the Judiciary handed jail terms to those it found guilty of committing crimes.

A to Z of Kenya's security and crime cases in 2024

Revealed: Deadliest drug lab hidden in Namanga forest

Deep in the heart of a canopy of trees and thickets in Namanga, Kajiado, is a network of structures investigators say is a clandestine lab that manufactures crystal meth, an illegal stimulant.

Revealed: Deadliest drug lab hidden in Namanga forest

Kenyan, Nigerian and a Mexican charged in high-stakes drug lab bust

Three suspects, including a Kenyan, face charges over a clandestine drug lab. Prosecutor opposes bail due to flight risk; defence challenges evidence and alleges unsubstantiated claims.

Kenyan, Nigerian and a Mexican charged in high-stakes drug lab bust

Couple sues hospital over alleged forced sterilisation at childbirth

The woman accuses Nairobi Women’s Hospital of unauthorised tubal ligation. Though the hospital claims she consented to the procedure.

Couple sues hospital over alleged forced sterilisation at childbirth

Judge shields workers from transfers away from families

Workers raising families have a reason to smile in the New Year after the Employment and Labour Relations Court ordered employers to safeguard their rights, particularly regarding transfers.

Judge shields workers from transfers away from families

Father breaks into tears as he narrates how son was abducted

24-year-old Billy Mwangi was abducted by suspected police officers on December 21.The father says his abductors had trailed him for days before zeroing in on him.

Father breaks into tears as he narrates how son was abducted

Motorists with old vehicles may now pay more for insurance

Court dismisses case challenging increase of premiums for cars above 12 years or those valued at below Sh600,000.

Motorists with old vehicles may now pay more for insurance

Civil society asks High Court to refer abduction cases to ICC

Civil Society groups have asked the High Court to refer abduction cases to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Civil society asks High Court to refer abduction cases to ICC

Father of abducted Billy Mwangi says he was trailed for three days

The tears of Billy Mwangi’s father, Gerald Karicha, in court still linger as the whereabouts of his 24-year-old son abducted on the eve of Christmas remains unknown for 10 days

Father of abducted Billy Mwangi says he was trailed for three days

Motorists to pay high insurance premiums for vehicles over 12 years

If you have a car older than 12 years or valued below Sh600,000, you may need to adjust your insurance premium budget.

Motorists to pay high insurance premiums for vehicles over 12 years

Father of abducted Billy Mwangi breaks down in court

Billy Mwangi’s father, Gerald Karicha, moved the court to tears as he pleaded that his son be produced as ordered by High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye.

Father of abducted Billy Mwangi breaks down in court

Court directs police boss to produce in court seven missing persons

High Court judge orders Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to appear in court today at 11 am with the abductees.

Court directs police boss to produce in court seven missing persons

Court frees Okiya Omtatah, 22 protesters on Sh1000 cash bail

The High Court on Tuesday extended orders requiring the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to personally produce six persons abducted on Christmas Eve, alive or dead.

Court frees Okiya Omtatah, 22 protesters on Sh1000 cash bail

LSK asks court to summon IG Kanja over abductions

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has asked the High Court to summon the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, over abductions.

LSK asks court to summon IG Kanja over abductions

Court throws out online identity theft case against Safaricom

The High Court has absolved mobile service provider Safaricom from blame in an online identity theft case.

Court throws out online identity theft case against Safaricom

It's anybody's guess as Judiciary and senior lawyers dare each other

Lawyers Ahmednasir Abdullahi and Nelson Havi have raised concerns over alleged corruption in the Judiciary.

It's anybody's guess as Judiciary and senior lawyers dare each other

Stanbic, airline row over Sh722 million now at Court of Appeal

The Sh722 million battle pitting an airline against Stanbic Bank has landed before the Court of Appeal.

Stanbic, airline row over Sh722 million now at Court of Appeal

Court declines to drop Old Mutual buyout dispute

The High Court has declined to strike out a case filed by business mogul Joel Kibe against insurance firm Old Mutual.

Court declines to drop Old Mutual buyout dispute

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