Lecturers turn to Court of Appeal over new retirement rules
Under the PSC circular issued on March 2, 2026 and later amended on April 28, professors are required to retire at 70 years, down from the previous age of 74.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUnder the PSC circular issued on March 2, 2026 and later amended on April 28, professors are required to retire at 70 years, down from the previous age of 74.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe latest crackdown comes against a backdrop of persistent bribery concerns in Kenya, particularly at points where citizens interact directly with public officials
By Chrispho OwuorEACC has moved to the High Court seeking recovery of Sh111,577,188.75, six vehicles and a parcel of land from Mbeti North Ward representative Peter Murithi Nyaga, who also serves as the Embu County Assembly Majority Leader.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIPOA told the court that the officers had failed to comply with an earlier order requiring them to give their accounts, prompting the authority to seek another directive to compel them to appear and record their statements.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe revelation was made by senior police officer Andrew Limo, who told the inquiry that the National Police Service surveillance network was not operational on the evening of June 20, 2024.
By Maureen KinyanjuiInvestigating officer Edwin Chirchir told the court on Tuesday that Kirwa is a person of interest in the murder inquiry and that releasing him at this stage could affect the ongoing investigations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiA creditor identified as Sundip has presented the largest claim at Sh800 million. Another Sh450 million is listed in connection with the purchase of Bethlehem Bisil land, while Atul and Theon Ali are each named over claims of Sh350 million.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKelvin Migwe Kimwatu had moved to court seeking to stop the removal and burial of his late wife’s remains, accusing her family and her former employer, KCB Bank Kenya Limited, of excluding him from the funeral arrangements.
By David AbonyoSenior Principal Magistrate Agnes Mwangi on Friday, August 28, 2026, ordered KCB Bank Kenya Limited, its staff and members of Rosemary’s family not to remove her body from Lee Funeral Home until the dispute is heard between the parties.
By Chrispho OwuorThe court heard that after escaping, the three travelled together from Kamiti towards Kitui using motorcycles and public service vehicles before proceeding to Endao. They later abandoned conventional transport and walked through informal routes to avoid detection
By Chrispho OwuorThe suspects — politician Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her daughter Angela Mulwa, her son Chris Mulwa and Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi — appeared before Justice Kanyi Kimondo at the Milimani Law Courts on Thursday.
By David AbonyoGaladirel Investment Limited has filed a case before the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPARB), asking it to stop the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from proceeding with the purchase of an Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS) and related equipment.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe court also made it clear that failure by the DPP to make a decision within the seven days will result in Mulwa and Masiga being released unconditionally.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe six face 10 counts, including conspiracy to commit an economic crime, engaging in a project without prior planning, wilful failure to comply with the law relating to procurement, forgery and abuse of office.
By David AbonyoGuang, 39, is accused of manipulating weighbridge bills and payment vouchers while working as a cashier at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited.
By David AbonyoThe three are accused of being involved in the killing of doctor Victoria Nthunya Mutiso and will remain in custody as they await their appearance before Milimani High Court Judge Kanyi Kimondo.
By Bradley BosireJustice Francis Rayola Olel issued the interim orders after two Marsabit residents challenged a Gazette Notice by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale introducing the scheme.
By David AbonyoThe dispute pits Anglican Church of Kenya pastor John Kiprop Bor against retired civil servant Sophie Jepkemei Keitany over ownership of a 0.1-acre property in Cheptiret Block 3, Serwet, in Kesses Sub-County.
By Samuel OtienoThe court has specifically restrained MCSK from collecting royalties and licence fees from users of copyrighted works where the law requires a valid licence.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe dispute follows Meja’s elevation from PSC commissioner to chairperson, a move the petitioners say cannot give him a new six-year period because both positions are within the same commission.
By Bradley BosireThe interim orders were issued on August 18, 2026, in Supreme Court Petition E025 of 2026 following a Notice of Motion application by Huelands Limited.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the prosecution, they were allegedly armed “with the intent to assault causing actual bodily harm.”
By David AbonyoGachagua was impeached in October 2024 and later challenged his removal in the High Court. The court dismissed his case in June 2026, prompting him to move to the Court of Appeal.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe ruling followed a legal battle that began after Kenya Power switched off electricity to several Nairobi County offices on February 14, 2025, citing unpaid bills. The electricity was later restored after Head of Public Service Felix Koskei stepped in to mediate the dispute.
By Maureen KinyanjuiObado’s family has asked the court to take into account his age, health and the responsibility he has carried towards relatives and other people who depend on him.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe DPP said an independent and thorough review of the inquiry file established sufficient evidence to charge the suspects with several offences.
By Bradley BosireObado, his former personal assistant and a former Migori County clerk were convicted after Lady Justice Cecilia Githua ruled on July 23 that the prosecution had proved its case against the three beyond reasonable doubt.
By Bradley BosireThe Court of Appeal had found that the land was surrendered for public use in 1984, meaning the companies could not wait for decades and later return to seek payment for the property.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn court papers filed before the Court of Appeal, Gachagua challenges the findings of a three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Antony Mrima and Fredah Gathiru Mugambi, which upheld the Senate’s decision to remove him from office.
By David AbonyoThe Senate says it had a duty to bring the proceedings to an end once they had been started. It also disputes the argument that refusing to grant Gachagua another adjournment denied him an opportunity to defend himself.
By Maureen Kinyanjui