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Keep off politics: Ruto's Cabinet, police boss sued for campaigning

Top government officials, are facing fresh legal scrutiny over allegations of engaging in early partisan political campaigns in violation of the Constitution and public service laws.

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How Meru University student allegedly sold fake KCSE exam papers via WhatsApp

Nasiuma Chrispinus Nambafu, 22, appeared before Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi, where he denied multiple charges.

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Koome appoints three-judge bench to decide if MPs broke law in CDF push

The move follows a referral by High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi on September 18, 2025

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Court stops KTDA-linked firm from signing disputed security tender

The High Court stops KTDA’s subsidiary, Chai Trading, from signing a contested security tender following a petition by activist Anthony Manyara over alleged irregularities.

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Petitioner warns millions could lose land under new Rating Act

The contested Act, initially sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah in 2022, was assented into law by President Ruto.

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Court gives DPP 14 days to involve EACC in Obado graft case deal

Milimani Magistrate Charles Ondieki on Friday directed the DPP to convene a joint meeting with the EACC and the defence team to iron out underlying issues raised by the Commission.

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Media personality Mwakideu denies defaming Pastor Burale, seeks case dismissal

Burale filed the suit just over a week ago, seeking Sh20 million in damages and an order to stop Mwakideu TV from airing an interview featuring Rozina Mwakideu, Burale’s estranged wife.

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Petition seeks ouster of LSK boss over 'illegal' poll

A UK-based activist has filed a High Court petition seeking the removal of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo, alleging her 2024 election was illegal, unconstitutional.

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Supreme Court dismisses decades-long land dispute against Nyatike MP Edick Anyanga

The bench upheld earlier decisions by the Environment and Land Court (ELC) and the Court of Appeal, which both declared that the land, valued at over Sh 400 million, belongs to the Anyangas. 

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Court again halts enforcement of controversial Cybercrime Law after LSK petition

Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued interim conservatory orders halting the implementation of Section 27(1)(b), (c), and (2) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025.

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Drama as IG, NPSC clash over police hiring powers

NPSC insists recruitment powers rest solely with the constitutional commission. Court asked to determine who holds ultimate authority over hiring.

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Relief for Kenyans as court halts implementation of controversial cybercrime law

High Court suspends implementation of key sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 pending case by Reuben Kigame and KHRC.

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Extradition of British soldier said to have murdered Agnes Wanjiru begins

The Kenyan government has formally initiated extradition proceedings against a fugitive British soldier accused of murdering 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru in Nanyuki in 2012. 

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Petition filed to halt Ruto's controversial Cybercrimes Law

Reuben Kigame files petition against the controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2024, says law violates Constitution and infringes on civil liberties.

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Court stops county from sacking striking doctors

The court directed that the doctors should not be dismissed or replaced until a petition filed by one of the doctors is heard and determined.

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Raila Odinga remembered for landmark court fights on Presidential elections, BBI

As the country mourns the passing of its indefatigable reformist, the courtroom stands as a silent witness to his lifelong struggle for fairness, accountability, and constitutional order.

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Court declines to halt Raila Odinga's burial over violation of Luo customs

The High Court declined to stop the burial of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, dismissing an urgent plea by a Luo elder who claimed the planned 72-hour interment

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How man tricked and killed GSU officer at State House

According to the DCI, Musyimi had travelled from Makueni County on Sunday night before he committed the offence. 

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4,000 workers seek to stop sugar mills leases

Workers accused Agriculture ministry of ignoring MoU on ongoing privatisation. Union wants about Sh5.3 billion in salary arrears paid before redundancies.

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Man who killed stepdaughter to 'punish wife for cheating' jailed

A man who killed his two-year-old stepdaughter to “teach his wife a lesson” after suspecting her of infidelity has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by the High Court in Nairobi.

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Why EACC auctioned Obado's Sh69.7 million family assets

EACC has officially sold five prime properties worth Sh69,705,000 recovered from former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, in a bid to recover millions of shillings looted from public coffers.

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Kibera MP's 'rogue' driver slapped with one-year jail term

George Oduor, who was captured in a viral video obstructing other motorists along Oloitoktok Road in Nairobi County, faced a charge of dangerous overtaking.

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Court dismisses Sh150m suit against Equity founder Peter Munga

Billionaire businessman Peter Munga has won a 14-year court battle after the High Court dismissed a Sh150 million claim filed against him over a TransCentury Limited share sale deal.

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High Court frees man jailed 100 years for defiling 4 minors, cites weak evidence

The trial magistrate Zainab Abdul three years ago sentenced Nzuki to a 100-year jail term for defiling four minors at a children's home in Nairobi between the years of 2010 and 2016.

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'Sonko is innocent, blame it on Kidero', ex-Attorney tells court in Sh20 million graft case

Ms Lydia Kwamboka said revenue collection contract between City Hall and Jambo Pay now at the centre of Sonko’s Sh20 million graft trial, was a legacy of the Evans Kidero’s administration.

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Ojwang murder: Lagat to face full hearing of petition on office return

Petitioner wants Lagat’s decision to step aside and step back declared unconstitutional.

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From used condoms, knife and HIV kits; the chilling details in Wahu's murder

Police officer displays horrifying scenes in room where Starlet Wahu was found dead.

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Ojwang murder: Court declines to quash petition challenging DIG Lagat's return to office

DIG Eliud Lagat has suffered a setback after the High Court declined to dismiss a petition seeking to suspend him from office over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’.

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Court bars KWS from charging new conservation rates

The ruling means that tourists and tour operators will continue paying the old rates as the court examines whether KWS lawfully introduced the new charges.

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Court orders detention of six officers in Turkana arms trafficking probe

The investigating officer laid out compelling reasons to justify the continued detention of the six police officers.

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How lack of evidence set free suspects in NCPB fake fertiliser scam

Magistrates says the prosecution had not proved graft charges against the former MD.

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How police officers allegedly supplied guns, bullets to bandits

For years, pastoralist families in the North Rift have borne the brunt of heavily armed bandits

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Police recruitment to proceed after court petition withdrawn

The recruitment of 10,000 police officers will proceed on Wednesday morning following the withdrawal of a petition filed at the Milimani High Court

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High Court bans 'disgraceful' detention of bodies over medical bills

Justice Sifuna ruled that a deceased person’s body is not property and cannot be used as collateral for debt, saying medical debts should be pursued as civil claims through legal demand.

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Court denies ex-OCS Talaam bail in Albert Ojwang murder case

The High Court in Kibera has denied bail to former Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam, Police Constable James Mukhwana, and four co-accused over the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang.

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Attorney General opposes bid to strip IG of powers to control police payroll

The Attorney General has told the High Court that the National Police Service Commission has no express constitutional mandate over payroll management.

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DPP opposes release of passport for Oki Trading Director in Sh356 million fraud case

The State prosecutor told the trial court that Khatwani had not tabled fresh evidence to justify the release of his travel documents.

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Estate of late Spy Chief Kanyotu warns over sale of Kangaita Coffee land

The late Kanyotu, who was a director of Kangaita Coffee Estate Limited, held 4,905 out of 5,000 shares in the company, effectively controlling 99.9 per cent of the estate.

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Court halts Sh7 billion pension payout to 629 Stanchart retirees

Over 600 retired Standard Chartered Bank workers have been dealt another blow after the High Court blocked the release of Sh7 billion pension dues owed to them since 1999.

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How Baba Dogo-based firm CEO diverted Sh356 million to wife's Mpesa account

Honey Khatwani, systematically siphoned more than Sh356 million from the firm by diverting client funds into his personal bank accounts and even into his wife’s M-Pesa account.

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