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Nancy Gitonga

Two businessmen charged with defrauding private firm of land worth Sh1.6 billion

Two businessmen, John Gitau Ngumu and Atek Otech Richard, have been charged with defrauding a prime parcel of land valued at Sh1.6 billion along Mombasa Road.

Two businessmen charged with defrauding private firm of land worth Sh1.6 billion

Puzzle of Sh30,000 payment hours before George Muchai's murder

Puzzle of Sh30,000 payment hours before George Muchai's murder

Ouster petition: JSC now seeks Koome's reply

Ouster petition: JSC now seeks Koome's reply

Court halts sale of Pinnacle Tower land over loan dispute

Court halts sale of Pinnacle Tower land over loan dispute

Supreme Court attacks threaten legitimacy of justice system

A fresh onslaught on the apex court could create a crisis of legitimacy for the Judiciary as two petitions to the Judicial Service Commission seek the removal of the entire bench of the court.

Supreme Court attacks threaten legitimacy of justice system

Court orders DPP to trace missing officer in Baby Pendo murder case

Justice Margaret Muigai also ordered the IG to submit a formal report on the missing officer within the same timeframe to allow the court to proceed with the case in his absence.

Court orders DPP to trace missing officer in Baby Pendo murder case

Court finds Obado has a case to answer in Sharon Otieno murder

The High Court has ruled that former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two others have a case to answer in connection with the murder of former university student Sharon Otieno.

Court finds Obado has a case to answer in Sharon Otieno murder

One of missing Mlolongo 3 found dead

Family lawyer Dan Maanzo said Mutumwa’s body was discovered in Ruai on Wednesday night and moved to City Mortuary, Nairobi.

One of missing Mlolongo 3 found dead

Why Wanjiru's relatives had to wait years for justice, closure

Lengthy testimonies from witnesses, cross-examinations, and the transfer and promotion of magistrates contributed to the delays.

Why Wanjiru's relatives had to wait years for justice, closure

Wanjiru's inquest adds to Justice Micheni's list of landmark cases

From her early years as a legal assistant to her rise through the ranks of the Judiciary, Justice Wendy Micheni has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice.

Wanjiru's inquest adds to Justice Micheni's list of landmark cases

Lawyers push to strip Ahmednasir of SC title

The request highlights multiple allegations of professional misconduct, contempt of court, and defamatory statements aimed at undermining the integrity of the Judiciary.

Lawyers push to strip Ahmednasir of SC title

Jane Nduta: The mysterious woman inside Wanjiru's bedroom

Marathoner's mother, estranged wife and alleged girlfriend give conflicting account of events.Did the athlete jump from the balcony or was he pushed to his death?

Jane Nduta: The mysterious woman inside Wanjiru's bedroom

Baby Pendo murder: Court to rule on delayed plea-taking for accused officers

The High Court is set to rule today on whether the plea-taking of 10 senior police officers linked to the murder of Baby Samantha Pendo, and 39 protesters in Kisumu will take place.

Baby Pendo murder: Court to rule on delayed plea-taking for accused officers

Court suspends registration for special KCSE exams

The High Court in Kisii has suspended the registration of candidates for the newly introduced mid-year KCSE exams following a petition by Dr Magare Gikenyi.

Court suspends registration for special KCSE exams

Samuel Wanjiru's death still a mystery despite inquest

The tragic death of Samuel Kamau Wanjiru continues to stir controversy and speculation, with details from the inquest into his passing providing as many questions as answers.

Samuel Wanjiru's death still a mystery despite inquest

Student who stole Sh1.1m from Education Ministry's account to be detained for 10 days

Giddion Kibet Langat, a student from Kericho, allegedly redirected Sh1,173,352 intended for the capitation of Menet Primary School in Bomet County to his personal account last week.

Student who stole Sh1.1m from Education Ministry's account to be detained for 10 days

Witness Conflicts, evidence gaps expose fault lines in Wanjiru case

The death of Samuel Kamau Wanjiru, the Olympic gold medalist whose tragic demise in 2011 stunned the nation, has remained shrouded in mystery.

Witness Conflicts, evidence gaps expose fault lines in Wanjiru case

Wanjiru's death: Questions linger about missing home CCTV footage

Disappearance of the CCTV footage is the most baffling elements in the matter. CCTV cameras installed in Wanjiru’s house were believed to have captured vital moments.

Wanjiru's death: Questions linger about missing home CCTV footage

Inquest rules athletes death as accidental after a decade

The magistrate noted that Wanjiru’s death was the result of an accidental fall due to consumption of large amounts of alcohol.

Inquest rules athletes death as accidental after a decade

Alcohol, women and tragic fall: Life and times of Samuel Wanjiru

Marathoner Samuel Wanjiru`s death was initially reported as a tragic fall from the balcony of his Nyahururu home.

Alcohol, women and tragic fall: Life and times of Samuel Wanjiru

Tob Cohen's murder: Sarah Wairimu held pending mental test verdict

Sarah Wairimu Cohen had gone to Kilimani DCI offices to retrieve her personal belongings when she was arrested as the prosecution seeks a mental evaluation before trial.

Tob Cohen's murder: Sarah Wairimu held pending mental test verdict

Sarah Cohen arrested, to be arraigned today

Sarah Wairimu was arrested after the DPP reviewed the case file and concluded that there was sufficient evidence to charge her.

Sarah Cohen arrested, to be arraigned today

Sarah Cohen to be remanded at Langata women prison over husband murder

Sarah Wairimu has been remanded at Lang'ata Women’s Prison awaiting to undergo mental assessment before facing a murder charge related to her husband’s death.

Sarah Cohen to be remanded at Langata women prison over husband murder

Mlolongo Four still missing as police, court engage in legal ping-pong

The missing men Bernard Mbisi Kavingo, Justus Mutumwa, Martin Mwau, and Karani Muema were reportedly taken by individuals believed to be police officers.

Mlolongo Four still missing as police, court engage in legal ping-pong

Firms to forfeit Sh18m in money laundering case

The High Court has given the greenlight for recovery of over Sh18 million from two private jet leasing firms, linked to businessman Chris Obure.

Firms to forfeit Sh18m in money laundering case

Court declines to stay orders requiring Kanja, Amin to appear over missing Mlolongo 3

Justice Chacha Mwita on Thursday, the court dismissed the plea by the senior officers who had sought to delay their appearance in the ongoing case concerning the abductions.

Court declines to stay orders requiring Kanja, Amin to appear over missing Mlolongo 3

Masengeli gets 14 days to defend his job in case seeking his ouster

Petitioner claims the deputy police boss has snubbed court several time.But his lawyer sought seven more days to reply to the petition.

Masengeli gets 14 days to defend his job in case seeking his ouster

Court finds two suspects in Dusit terror attack have case to answer

However, judge says scales of justice could tilt in their favour if they have evidence to rebut the case The third suspect had admitted to the charges and entered into a plea bargain.

Court finds two suspects in Dusit terror attack have case to answer

DCI seeks 21-day detention for man arrested with dismembered body

John Kyama Wambua, 29, was arraigned before the Milimani Law Court today after being arrested in Huruma Estate while carrying a plastic bag which police say was found to contain human body parts.

DCI seeks 21-day detention for man arrested with dismembered body

Reprieve for Kanja, Amin as court suspends order over court summons

IG Kanja and DCI Amin were ordered to explain their involvement in the controversial abduction cases of several young men or face imprisonment.

Reprieve for Kanja, Amin as court suspends order over court summons

Chebukati, IEBC off the hook in 2022 elections case

IEBC and former Chairman Wafula Chebukati got a major reprieve after the High Court dismissed a petition challenging the closure of the election results portal following the 2022 General Election.

Chebukati, IEBC off the hook in 2022 elections case

George Muchai murder: Creepy mystery of assigned wife and places of arrest

Main suspect in the murder Erick Isabwa denies knowing his co-accused Jane Wanjiru, recorded as his wife. He also says he was arrested at Marikiti market and not at a house in Kinoo.

George Muchai murder: Creepy mystery of assigned wife and places of arrest

Lords of impunity snub court for the sixth time

Despite repeated orders, the two top policemen have shown blatant disregard for the Judiciary with the abductions which have drawn global concern sparking protests.

Lords of impunity snub court for the sixth time

Suspect in former Kabete MP Muchai murder case denies robbery charges

Prime suspect in the murder of former Kabete MP George Muchai, has pleaded not guilty to 10 charges of robbery with violence.

Suspect in former Kabete MP Muchai murder case denies robbery charges

Judiciary official jailed for failing to produce Sh13m exhibit in court

A Deputy Registrar of the High Court, Joseph Kiverenge, has been jailed after failing to produce Sh13.3 million in exhibits recovered by police from two suspects.

Judiciary official jailed for failing to produce Sh13m exhibit in court

Court awards woman Sh420,000 for assault by matatu crew

The High Court has awarded a female passenger Sh420,000 after she was assaulted, robbed, and violently thrown out of a Super Metro matatu by the driver and conductor.

Court awards woman Sh420,000 for assault by matatu crew

Police bosses Kanja, Amin skip court again

Police IG Douglas Kanja and DCI boss Mohamed Amin skip court again over the whereabouts of the missing Mlolongo 3, say summons were served ‘too late.’

Police bosses Kanja, Amin skip court again

Judy Thongori, pioneer women's rights advocate takes final bow

The legal fraternity is mourning the death of Senior Counsel Judy Thongori, a trailblazer in family law and human rights advocacy.

Judy Thongori, pioneer women's rights advocate takes final bow

High Court registrar jailed for 7 days after Sh13.3 million exhibits go missing

A Deputy Registrar of the High Court, Joseph Kiverenge, has been jailed after failing to produce Sh13.3 million in exhibits recovered by police from two suspects.

High Court registrar jailed for 7 days after Sh13.3 million exhibits go missing

Monica Kimani, Jowie families clash in court over key evidence in murder case

A fresh legal battle erupted in court between the families of Monica Kimani and Jowie over the release of key exhibits, including a mobile phone, in the murder case.

Monica Kimani, Jowie families clash in court over key evidence in murder case

Defiance: Police boss Kanja, Amin ignore court summons again

Kenya’s top security chiefs have once again defied court summons, fueling concerns over accountability and the rule of law.

Defiance: Police boss Kanja, Amin ignore court summons again

Nelson Havi barred from defaming Danstan Omari on social media

The High Court has barred former LSK President Nelson Havi from making defamatory statements about city lawyer Danstan Omari, following allegations of corruption in the judiciary.

Nelson Havi barred from defaming Danstan Omari on social media

Ojaamong given final chance to file submissions in Sh8m graft case

Former Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong and eight others have been given a final chance to file submissions in Sh8 million graft case.

Ojaamong given final chance to file submissions in Sh8m graft case

Kanja, DCI boss fail to appear in court over abductions

The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and DCI boss Mohammed Amin failed to appear before High Court Judge Chacha Mwita in connection with the abduction of four individuals.

Kanja, DCI boss fail to appear in court over abductions

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