National Police Service Commission takes IG Kanja fight over police hiring to Court of Appeal
A three-judge Court of Appeal bench will deliver its decision on October 16 after hearing arguments from both sides.
Maureen KinyanjuiA three-judge Court of Appeal bench will deliver its decision on October 16 after hearing arguments from both sides.
Maureen KinyanjuiKoome, Kenya’s first woman Chief Justice, was selected as the award’s inaugural international recipient. At the same ceremony, the Korea Legal Aid Center for Family Relations became the first national recipient after being recognised for seven decades of offering legal aid and supporting vulnerable members of society
Bradley BosireJustice Patricia Nyaundi found Kanja in contempt after police blocked several roads leading into Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD), despite an existing court order requiring officers to give the public prior notice before putting up roadblocks or barricades during the demonstrations.
Maureen KinyanjuiJustice Ouko said simply pointing to breaches of electoral law is not enough to persuade the court to overturn a presidential result. Petitioners must demonstrate that the problems were so widespread and serious that, when considered together, they undermined the integrity of the election.
Maureen KinyanjuiSenior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (SADPP) Gikui Gichuhi said the request was informed by the circumstances surrounding the offence and the level of responsibility of each of the three men convicted in the case.
David AbonyoInvestigating officer Charles Mutua told Milimani Principal Magistrate Rose Ndombi that police officers who responded to the scene found Mwathi with serious head injuries and brain matter scattered on the ground.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe court focused on whether Masengeli had shown that he had a legitimate expectation of graduating with the cohort due to complete their studies on September 26.
Bradley BosireSharon’s father told the court that his anger towards Obado had eased after the former governor sent relatives and brothers to his home seeking reconciliation following the July 2026 judgment
Chrispho OwuorThrough their lawyer, Sharon's family said it would not oppose a non-custodial or lenient sentence if Obado fulfilled material promises he had previously made, including providing a house and a vehicle.
David AbonyoSharon’s parents, through their lawyer, also urged the court to impose a non-custodial sentence, saying their relationship with Obado had remained cordial even after the death of their daughter.
Bradley BosireJustice Dennis Kizito Magare ordered Mukunji to report to DCI headquarters in Nairobi on September 21 and on any other Monday as directed, while stressing that the orders do not bar him from being “investigated and charged”.
David AbonyoThe Bidco boss said he had already completed several similar transactions in March and April that year, which also gave him confidence in the arrangement presented by Nesbitt.
Maureen KinyanjuiOn Tuesday, the three-judge bench ordered that the shares be restored to government ownership, finding that the process failed to involve meaningful public participation and concealed or misrepresented material information about the transaction.
Samuel OtienoAccording to the ODPP, the court heard that Nyabuti used a forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate showing a mean grade of C- to secure employment at the state-owned power company.
David AbonyoIn his ruling on Monday, Justice Mugambi clarified that the law does not prevent retired presidents from joining political parties or taking part in political activities. Instead, the restriction applies specifically to holding leadership positions in political parties after the six-month period following their departure from State House.
Maureen KinyanjuiPolice Chief Inspector Francis Kieti, who testified during the ongoing proceedings on Monday, said his reconstruction of the scene could not determine what happened in the moments immediately before Mwathi went through a window.
Samuel OtienoThe orders followed an application by Charlene challenging a Standard publication of August 30, 2026, which included a front-page feature headlined “THE TRAIL…” and a page six story titled “Police uniform tender trail links Alusala teacher and First Family.”
David AbonyoThe six are accused of trafficking 1,036.044 kilogrammes of methamphetamine, which the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) estimates to be worth about Sh8.2 billion on the street.
Bradley BosireA panel headed by Innocent Muganda also cancelled Kenta’s appointment and recognition, giving Jubilee Party the option of conducting a new process to fill the Secretary General position in line with its constitution and other applicable requirements.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe commission advertised the tender on August 11 for the supply and delivery of ballot papers, tactile folders, the Register of Voters and statutory election result declaration forms for the 2027 election.
Maureen KinyanjuiSifuna had challenged the legality of the panel, arguing that disciplinary cases involving party members were the responsibility of the Disciplinary Committee provided for under Article 78 of the ODM Constitution.
Bradley BosireThe case was certified as urgent by Justice David Mburu on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with the court directing that the petition and accompanying application be served on the respondents within three days.
Bradley BosireThey are accused of conspiring to commit an economic crime contrary to Section 47A(3), read with Section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
Bradley BosireNdombi said she and Mutegi studied law together, were admitted to the Roll of Advocates on the same day and later joined the Judiciary as part of the same cohort.
Samuel OtienoAppearing before Milimani Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo on Monday, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Jalson Makori told the court that the prosecution had called 30 witnesses and presented 48 exhibits.
Samuel OtienoThe new stations according to Chief Justice Martha Koome will be attached to different High Courts for supervision. Kegonga Magistrates’ Court will be supervised by the Migori High Court, while Emuhaya Magistrates’ Court will fall under the Vihiga High Court.
Bradley BosireUnder 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe latest crackdown comes against a backdrop of persistent bribery concerns in Kenya, particularly at points where citizens interact directly with public officials
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.
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.
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