Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara released on Sh50,000 bond

Court releases Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara on Sh50,000 personal bond pending ruling on whether she will face charges of offensive conduct, plea set for July 29.

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Ndiang'ui mystery deepens as LSK seeks to grill blogger

Ndiang’ui reportedly went missing in June under mysterious circumstances and later resurfaced at the Milimani High Court.

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Wasn't me! How officer denied shooting Rex Masai despite evidence

The officer insists he never fired a shot, was not armed, and was not even in Nairobi on some of the days during the demonstrations in June last year.

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Shocking court audio reveals Sh5M daily bribe scheme involving Sonko, JamboPay

A 57-minute audio recording detailing a multi-million shilling bribery scheme  involving former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and JamboPay was played in open court on Thursday.

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Court issues arrest warrant for Juja MP Koimburi over staged abduction plot

Court issues arrest warrant for Juja MP George Koimburi and two others over staged abduction, orders them to appear on August 5 to face criminal charges.

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Court rules State takeover of Gatoto School unlawful

After nearly a year of legal wrangles, the court reinstated the school as private, blocking all future interference by state actors.The court quashed the 2024 public school registration certificate.

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Whistleblower exposes Sh20m City Hall scandal linked to Sonko

The witness said the whistle was blown over a questionable contract between City Hall and JamboPay, owned by businessman Danson Muchemi, for revenue collection services.

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Officer exposes bribery plot in fight to secure Nairobi revenue collection tender

A police officer shocked a court with damning allegations that JamboPay Director Danson Muchemi attempted to bribe former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko to secure the revenue collection tender.

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Orwoba loses defamation suit, to pay Sh10.5m damages

The court found that Orwoba’s social media posts were made with ill intent and aimed at damaging both his personal and professional reputation.

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DIG Lagat in office after court declines to bar him from performing duties

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has resumed office today as the High Court declined to issue conservatory orders barring him from work.

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Family seeks justice as County Assistant Commissioner goes missing after CS visit

The case, filed under a certificate of urgency at the Milimani Criminal Division, was presented by lawyers Danstan Omari and Shadrack Wambui on behalf of Hussein's family. 

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High Court nullifies IEBC bosses' gazettment

After weeks of tension and uncertainty, the country’s road to the 2027 General Election has finally been cleared.

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Officer captured shooting Boniface Kariuki to face murder charges

Court defers plea taking for police officer Klinzy Masinde in hawker Boniface Kariuki's murder case to allow for mental assessment, to be detained at Nairobi Remand Prison.

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Locked room deepens mystery of Tob Cohen's murder

Fresh details have emerged in Tob Cohen's murder trial, about a room that remained locked and inaccessible during a court-ordered scene visit at the deceased’s Kitisuru residence.

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Court bars police from erecting road blocks in Nairobi CBD during demos

The High Court has barred Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja from erecting road blocks within Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) during protests.

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DCI seeks further detention of MP, two others over Saba Saba protests

The trio is under probe for alleged terrorism-related activities, including suspected recruitment of goons and financing of violent groups during Saba Saba protests.

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Drama as state prosecutors storm out of court in MP Mukunji case

The standoff began shortly after Magistrate Richard Koech granted a request by defence lawyers to cross-examine the lead investigator in the case.

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Saba Saba protests disrupt court sessions as two Gachagua allies face terrorism charges

Court staff, prosecutors, defence lawyers, accused persons, and some judicial officers were caught up in the blockade that left dozens of cases pending.

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Court denies Sarah Wairimu bail for third time in Tob Cohen murder case

Sarah Wairimu, the widow of slain Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen, has suffered yet another setback after the High Court on Tuesday denied her bail for the third time.

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DPP approves terrorism charges against Gachagua allies over Kikuyu protest violence

The charges stem from a wave of destruction that rocked several government facilities in Kikuyu on 25 June 2025 during the Gen Z protest that rocked the country.

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DPP, DCI ordered to present Gachagua's allies before court

The court has ordered the DPP and DCI to present two former allies of Rigathi Gachagua, Peter Wanjiru, alias Kawanjiru, and Serah Thiga, before the Kahawa Law Courts on Tuesday.

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Dutch convicted by ICC detained over theft and extortion

A fugitive Dutch national convicted by the ICC in The Hague for aggravated theft and extortion has been detained at the Muthaiga Police

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Havi wants three-judge bench off Supreme court petitions

Former LSK President Nelson Havi seeks recusal of three High Court judges from cases against CJ Koome, six Supreme Court judges, cites conflict of interest and bias.

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We come here to serve justice, not side shows, court warns Havi

The High Court has cautioned lawyer Nelson Havi against disrespecting the judiciary, following his remarks during a court session on Friday.

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DPP Ingonga seeks transfer of Baby Pendo murder trial to Kisumu

DPP Renson Ingonga has applied to have the murder trial of Baby Samantha Pendo transferred from the High Court in Nairobi to the High Court in Kisumu.

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Police constables accused of killing of Boniface Kariuki to remain in custody

Two police officers linked to the shooting of mask vendor Boniface Kariuki at close range to be detained for 7days, court rules, to allow time for investigations.

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Bank ordered to pay Sh284m withdrawn from Koinange's family account

The High Court has ordered a bank to pay Sh284 million to the estate of the late powerful politician Peter Mbiyu Koinange.

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Court acquits former Pangani OCS Samir Yunus of aiding suspect's escape

Magistrate Caroline Mugo ruled that the prosecution was “fatally flawed,” marred by inconsistencies, gaps in evidence, and lack of verification.

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Court sets hearing date for case seeking prosecution of DIG Lagat

The petitioners are asking the court to compel the DPP and IPOA to prosecute Lagat and issue a declaration that he is not fit to hold a public office.

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Court detains three activists linked to mobilising protests

Three activists accused of inciting violence and mobilising looters during last Wednesday’s protests will remain in custody following orders by a Kibera court.

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OCS Talaam, Mukhwana lose bid to block Ojwang' murder trial

High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi has declined a request by Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam to halt his murder prosecution over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’.

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Obado gets final chance to settle Sh505m graft case out of court

The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court has granted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his four children a final opportunity to settle the Sh505 million graft case out of court.

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Supreme Court halts construction of second grain bulk handling facility

The Supreme Court has halted the construction of a second grain bulk handling facility at the Port of Mombasa.

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High Court rejects petition to jail President over IEBC appointments

High Court declines to jail President Ruto, AG Odour, Head of Public Service Koskei for contempt.

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Lawyer Muite seeks 2-year jail term for Ruto, AG over contempt

The senior lawyer accused the executive of deliberately disobeying a binding court order halting the gazettement of seven newly nominated IEBC commissioners.

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IEBC chair nominee urges court to dismiss petition against his appointment

IEBC Chairperson nominee Erastus Edung Ethekon has urged the High Court to dismiss a petition challenging his appointment, alongside six other commissioners.

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IPOA commissioners under probe over misuse of OCS Talaam's phone

The probe began after OCS Talaam filed a complaint claiming that his phone was being used to send fraudulent messages requesting funds.

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Court refers Omtatah odious debts petition to Chief Justice

The High Court has referred a case seeking to stop President William Ruto from repaying loans not expressly authorised within the national budget to the Chief Justice Martha Koome to appoint a Bench.

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Court to determine if Kindiki is in office lawfully

A three-judge bench of the High Court will deliver a ruling on July 31, 2025, to determine whether Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is lawfully in office.

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Activist Rose Njeri free after court dismisses charges against her

A Nairobi court has freed Rose Njeri, a website developer and activist, after finding that the charges leveled against her did not disclose any offence.

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