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Nancy Gitonga

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

Kihika is an American, petitioner tells court

Kihika is an American, petitioner tells court

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

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

High Court upholds removal of Malala as UDA Sec Gen

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

Petitioners want Supreme Court to move presidential elections to 2026

A petition has been lodged at the Supreme Court seeking to compel the IEBC to hold the next presidential election in August next year and not 2027 as currently scheduled.

Petitioners want Supreme Court to move presidential elections to 2026

Obado tells how wife and children learnt of secret affair with Sharon

Former Migori Governor admitted impregnating Sharon but had no intention of marrying her.Sharon was abducted and later found dead on September 3, 2018.

Obado tells how wife and children learnt of secret affair with Sharon

Obado tells court he supported Sharon Otieno after breakup

Okoth Obado has told the High Court that he continued to support slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno even after their romantic relationship ended in March 2018.

Obado tells court he supported Sharon Otieno after breakup

Waititu allowed to amend appeal in Sh588 graft case

The High Court granted jailed former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu permission to amend his appeal against his conviction and sentencing.

Waititu allowed to amend appeal in Sh588 graft case

ARA seeks to freeze assets linked to Canadian tycoon

The Asset Recovery Agency is seeking court orders to freeze three multi-million shilling properties in Mombasa, allegedly owned by Canadian businessman Asif Amiralia Jetha through a proxy.

ARA seeks to freeze assets linked to Canadian tycoon

Okoth Obado: My relationship with Sharon Otieno was an open secret

Though he denied staying at the same hotel as Sharon, Obado admitted to paying for her accommodation in a separate hotel within Kisumu County's devolution conference.

Okoth Obado: My relationship with Sharon Otieno was an open secret

High court suspends UoN council dismissals

The court has issued interim conservatory orders suspending the government’s controversial decision to revoke the appointments of UON Council members.

High court suspends UoN council dismissals

Chinese nationals jailed for illegal mining in West Pokot

They pleaded guilty to criminal charges relating to illegal mining activities along the Wei-Wei River in Sigor, Pokot Central Sub-County.

Chinese nationals jailed for illegal mining in West Pokot

Bungoma man arraigned over fake Ruto resignation posts on X

Police claim Sifuna pretended to be President Ruto, deceiving Kenyans by stating that he would leave office.

Bungoma man arraigned over fake Ruto resignation posts on X

Prosecution closes George Muchai murder trial,11 years Later

Eleven years after the brutal and mysterious murder of former Kabete MP George Muchai, his two bodyguards and driver, the ODPP closed its case against seven suspects.

Prosecution closes George Muchai murder trial,11 years Later

Court asked to suspend budget making process over Sh698b bills

A petition has been filed by Operation Linda Jamii and led by Dr Fred Ogolla seeking to suspend the ongoing budget-making process until the government clears all the pending bills.

Court asked to suspend budget making process over Sh698b bills

Lobby group seeks to halt budget-making process over pending bills

The lawsuit lodged by Operation Linda Jamii and led by Prof Fred Ogolla seeks orders barring the National Assembly and the National Treasury from proceeding with the budget process.

Lobby group seeks to halt budget-making process over pending bills

EACC recovers Sh28b assets, pursuing Sh50b property

African forum signs charter to facilitate trans-national fight against corruption. AU to launch centralised digital platform.

EACC recovers Sh28b assets, pursuing Sh50b property

Officers charged with torture, illegal detention of UK national

The officers are accused of allegedly ordering the arrest and confinement of the businesswoman at Muthaiga Police Station, to pressure her to withdraw an assault complaint.

Officers charged with torture, illegal detention of UK national

Governor Kimani Wamatangi's home raided by EACC

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s home has been raided by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission detectives.

Governor Kimani Wamatangi's home raided by EACC

SuperMetro fails to meet NTSA safety standards, suspension continues

The decision followed a hearing in which the tribunal noted that 269 SuperMetro drivers were unqualified, while 42 others had been flagged for overspeeding violations.

SuperMetro fails to meet NTSA safety standards, suspension continues

Turkish firm wins Sh31.6 billion Bomas renovation tender row

The multi-billion tender for the construction of the complex was approved on August 8, 2023, during a Cabinet meeting held at the Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri County.

Turkish firm wins Sh31.6 billion Bomas renovation tender row

Court allows disciplinary process against biosafety boss to go on

Dr Mugiira was suspended by the NBA Board on 5 July 2024 following recommendations from an internal audit report covering the financial years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024.

Court allows disciplinary process against biosafety boss to go on

Court gives LSK, Omtatah 30 days to amend missing persons petition

The High Court has granted the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and Senator Okiya Omtatah 30 days to amend their petitions.

Court gives LSK, Omtatah 30 days to amend missing persons petition

Reprieve for Moses Kuria as court halts property auction over Sh50m loan

Reprieve for Moses Kuria as High Court bars Equity Bank from selling his property, following objections by his wife, Joyce Njambi, pending hearing on April 30.

Reprieve for Moses Kuria as court halts property auction over Sh50m loan

Court rejects LSK, Omtatah petition on 'State abductees'

The court noted that six of the eight alleged abductees had already reappeared from locations unrelated to police custody.

Court rejects LSK, Omtatah petition on 'State abductees'

Man in Chinese couple robbery to serve 30-year jail term after DPP appeal

A man convicted of violently robbing a Chinese businessman and his wife in Kilifi has lost after the Supreme Court upheld both his conviction and 30-year prison sentence.

Man in Chinese couple robbery to serve 30-year jail term after DPP appeal

KHRC sues to have 'Echoes of War' staged at drama festival

KHRC has filed an urgent petition at the High Court seeking orders compelling the government to allow Butere Girls to perform their controversial play Echoes of War.

KHRC sues to have 'Echoes of War' staged at drama festival

IG Kanja ordered to reinstate former CS Muturi's security detail

High Court orders Police IG Kanja to reinstate former CS Justin Muturi’s security detail, pending hearing and determination of suit challenging the withdrawal.

IG Kanja ordered to reinstate former CS Muturi's security detail

Court dismisses bid to compel release of alleged abduction victims

Judge Bahati Mwamuye, in dismissing the application, ruled that LSK and Omtatah failed to provide sufficient evidence to show that the missing persons were in police custody.

Court dismisses bid to compel release of alleged abduction victims

Judiciary's mediation plan boosts economy by Sh68.9b, says Koome

Chief Justice says mediation has proven to be an effective method of dispute resolution. She reveals that 26,991 cases have been referred to mediation, with a 91% resolution rate.

Judiciary's mediation plan boosts economy by Sh68.9b, says Koome

Court declares Maraga taskforce on police reforms unconstitutional

The government has suffered a major blow after the High Court declared the formation of a 23-member presidential task force to review police welfare unconstitutional.

Court declares Maraga taskforce on police reforms unconstitutional

Teacher in custody for impersonating President Ruto's daughter

The DCI is seeking seven-day custodial orders for a teacher accused of impersonating President William Ruto's daughter on Facebook.

Teacher in custody for impersonating President Ruto's daughter

Revealed: How slain drug baron Swaleh Ahmed built multi-million empire

Investigation into Swaleh’s operations uncovered a web of illicit transactions that involved the transfer of drug money through various accounts, designed to conceal the true nature of the funds.

Revealed: How slain drug baron Swaleh Ahmed built multi-million empire

Court orders payout as 1,500 acres of land for military use declared unlawful

The High Court has ruled that the allocation of over 1,500 acres of land by the Ministry of Interior for military bases in Turkana County was unlawful.

Court orders payout as 1,500 acres of land for military use declared unlawful

Notorious drug baron's multi-million assets to be forfeited to state

The High Court has ordered the forfeiture of multi-million-shillings assets linked to the late Yusuf Ahmed Swaleh, a notorious drug trafficker once nicknamed "Candy Rain".

Notorious drug baron's multi-million assets to be forfeited to state

Witness narrates how Kamiti convicts defrauded millions from comfort of cells

Fresh details have emerged revealing a sophisticated criminal operation inside Kamiti where inmates have been defrauding unsuspecting members of the public out of millions of shillings.,

Witness narrates how Kamiti convicts defrauded millions from comfort of cells

Court extends suspension of public debt audit taskforce

High Court has extended orders suspending the establishment of the Presidential taskforce for the forensic audit of the country's public debt.

Court extends suspension of public debt audit taskforce

Woman to repay husband Sh2.6m over failed deal

The Court of Appeal has ordered a woman to repay her husband Sh2,687,797, he lent her as start-up capital to establish and run a joint venture dubbed Colon Cleansing and Beauty Shop.

Woman to repay husband Sh2.6m over failed deal

Kenya court clears Facebook lawsuit over Tigray conflict

Facebook has suffered a blow after the High Court ruled that Meta, can be sued in the country over its alleged role in promoting content that contributed to ethnic violence in Ethiopia.

Kenya court clears Facebook lawsuit over Tigray conflict

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