State Counsel Dennis Mang'are opposed the bail application, relying on an affidavit sworn by investigating officer DCIO Henry Rabala. The prosecution argued that releasing the accused could interfere with investigations.
By Bradley BosireKenya Teachers in Hardship and Arid Areas Welfare Association had asked the court to stop TSC from reposting the affected teachers to the North Eastern region until the case was heard and determined.
By Bradley BosireResident Magistrate Flavian Mulama convicted Issa after ruling that prosecution evidence proved he was found in possession of narcotics and items linked to drug preparation and distribution.
By David AbonyoDuring cross-examination, however, Tuju's defence sought to challenge the officer's account, questioning whether police had established that Tuju was actually missing before launching the operation.
By Bradley BosireJustice Mutende also reminded the court that circumstantial evidence can only support a conviction where it leaves no reasonable alternative explanation
By Bradley BosireAccording to the petition, the Act has created "a closed loop of unaccountable financial governance" because it permits the Executive to sign international agreements, take on debt and authorise the use of public funds while shielding the institutions involved from judicial scrutiny.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a judgment delivered on Tuesday, Justice Bahati Mwamuye found that the Public Health (Control of Shisha Smoking) Rules, 2017, ceased to have legal effect after the government failed to correct procedural defects within the timeline set by an earlier High Court ruling, effectively preventing authorities from relying on the regulations to enforce the ban.
By David AbonyoAdvocate Samuel Barongo Nyamari says the case has been filed in the public interest, maintaining that passengers should not be forced to endure loud music throughout their journeys. He argues that the practice infringes on their rights to dignity, privacy and a clean and healthy environment.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKalombotole appeared before High Court Judge Diana Kavedza in Nairobi on Thursday, where the court received the findings of a fresh mental assessment conducted by three specialists from Mathare National Teaching and Referral Hospital.
By David AbonyoThe case arose from a contract signed on March 6, 2020, in which Technobrain (Kenya) Ltd was awarded a Sh847.2 million tender to supply, install and maintain the Integrated City Revenue Management System (ICMS) for Nairobi City County.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe roads are among the country's most important transport links, connecting Nairobi with the North Rift, Western Kenya and neighbouring East African countries. They also carry large volumes of passengers, fuel, agricultural produce, manufactured goods and other essential supplies every day.
By Bradley BosireAccording to Sonko, the Chief Justice stated during an interview on Spice FM that once a governor is impeached, they remain impeached. He said those comments led him to formally request that she step aside from hearing his appeal because they created the appearance of bias, but the application was rejected.
By Bradley BosireJustice Dr. Nabil Mokaya Orina allowed Patrick Analo Akivaga, David Kibui Kigathi and another applicant to challenge the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ decision to press criminal charges against them.
By Samuel OtienoSenior Principal Magistrate Eric Malesi convicted Abdiaziz Ali Ahmed, alias “Odi,” and Abdiwahab Mohamed Hassan, alias “Steam Boy,” after ruling that the prosecution had proved the case against them beyond reasonable doubt.
By Samuel OtienoThe case was filed last month after Nairobi County accused the bank of holding on to public revenue instead of remitting it to the County Revenue Fund as required by law. The county said the account receives collections from parking fees, business permits, market cess and other charges paid by residents.
By Samuel OtienoThe petition asks the court to determine whether the public debt was incurred lawfully and whether former President Uhuru Kenyatta and a number of current and former government officials should be held personally responsible for decisions made during the borrowing process.
By Bradley BosireXYZ, a journalist investigating Sharon's relationship with Obado, testified that Oyamo organised the meeting at Graca Hotel before asking him and Sharon to relocate so that he could pass on a message from the former governor.
By Maureen KinyanjuiEvidence presented during the trial showed that on the day Sharon was killed, Oyamo invited her and a protected witness, identified only as XYZ, to Graca Hotel. He allegedly promised to give them money so they would stop speaking publicly about Sharon's relationship with Obado and her pregnancy.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe case arises from orders issued by Justice Mutai on June 25, 2026, directing the Principal Secretary for Basic Education and the County Education Board to register Gatoto Community Primary School as a private non-profit APBET primary school under the Basic Education Act.
By Bradley BosireThe son, (Ochieng) was among five witnesses called by the prosecution on Thursday before Senior Principal Magistrate Eric Wambo at the Mombasa Law Courts, where Pastor Paul Mackenzie and his co-accused, Shallyne Temba, Kahindi Garama, Tom Mkonwe, Julius Luwali and Johnson Richard, are jointly facing 29 counts of manslaughter
By Chrispho OwuorHe acknowledged public concerns over the length of the trial but maintained that the delay resulted from unavoidable procedural and practical challenges, including interruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and changes in the judicial officers who presided over the case
By Chrispho OwuorThe senior principal magistrate on Thursday dismissed all charges facing Mandago, Joshua Lelei and Meshack Rono, saying the prosecution had not established a prima facie case despite calling 138 witnesses throughout the proceedings.
By Bradley BosireThe judge found that the petitioners had not submitted a complaint to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over alleged breaches of Chapter Six of the Constitution, the Leadership and Integrity Act, or the Conflict of Interest Act.
By Bradley BosireBorn to Douglas Otieno and Melida Auma, Sharon was the first-born in her family. After her death, her parents assumed responsibility for the three children she left behind, ensuring they continued to receive the care she had worked hard to provide
By Chrispho OwuorJustice Cecilia Githua, sitting at the Milimani High Court, ordered that the three be remanded pending sentencing, directing the Probation Department to prepare and file pre-sentence reports within 21 days.
By David AbonyoIn her judgment on Thursday, Justice Cecilia Githua retraced the journalist's role, relying on his testimony as Protected Witness 9 (PW9), to illustrate how a routine effort to balance a sensitive story evolved into an alleged abduction from which he narrowly escaped
By Chrispho OwuorDelivering the judgment at the Milimani High Court on Thursday, Justice Cecilia Githua held that the three acted with a common intention, with each playing a distinct role in planning, executing and concealing the murder of the 26-year-old, who was about seven months pregnant at the time of her death.
By David AbonyoIPOA's forensic expert told the court the police vehicle reached Mbagathi Hospital at 1:35 a.m., only 10 minutes after leaving Central Police Station, where Ojwang had allegedly been assaulted.
By Bradley BosireFormer Migori Governor Okoth Obado, former Migori County communications director Michael Oyamo and former county clerk Caspal Obiero are facing charges over the deaths of Sharon and her unborn baby. They have all denied the charges.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKanjama said the society is gathering reports from affected advocates and will review the cases before deciding on the next course of action against judicial officers accused of interfering with the boycott.
By Bradley Bosire