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In a statement issued on Wednesday, Chief Justice Koome said the Judiciary and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) had commenced administrative and disciplinary processes against Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi of Kangema Law Courts following his arrest by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The evidence was presented as the murder trial resumed, with the prosecution calling Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Head of Forensics Joshua Mutua to explain findings from the examination of surveillance footage and the alleged interference with the CCTV system at Central Police Station.
Judiciary spokesperson Paul Ndemo described the planned action as "not an appropriate or proportionate response", saying it would mainly affect litigants whose matters are already scheduled for hearing.
The case stems from a petition filed by families of victims of the 2023 protests in Kisumu and Migori, who are seeking accountability and the implementation of court-ordered measures aimed at regulating public demonstrations and picketing.
IPOA forensic investigator told the court that Ojwang appeared alert throughout the period captured on camera. The footage showed him speaking on his mobile phone before sitting in the report office for about 15 minutes, after which he was escorted into the holding cells.
The Auditor-General also noted that KeNHA ended June 2025 with current assets valued at Sh41.01 billion compared to current liabilities of Sh82.51 billion, leaving the authority with a negative working capital position of Sh41.49 billion. The report warns that such a position raises concerns about the agency's ability to meet its financial obligations when they fall due.
The dispute arose after Zenka Digital Limited advanced Benson Njeru a Sh76,000 loan in September 2024, with the money expected to be repaid within one month. Under the agreement, the total amount payable at the end of the loan period stood at Sh103,360.
The warrant was vacated after Osike appeared before the court through his lawyer, Mutea Muthuri, who told the court that his client had been unwell and was therefore unable to attend the last mention of the case.
The emotional testimony came on Monday as the prosecution presented four additional witnesses in the ongoing manslaughter case against Pastor Paul Mackenzie and his co-accused Shallyne Temba, Kahindi Garama, Tom Mkonwe, Julius Luwali and Johnson Richard.
Had the petition succeeded, a number of former governors who have already completed their two constitutional terms and are now serving in the Cabinet, the Senate and parastatals would have been forced out of office and permanently barred from returning to public service.
Although they attended in person, neither addressed the court on the whereabouts of Michael Oloo, Evans Otieno and Macmillan Kiarie, who are alleged to have disappeared after being picked up by police officers last month.
The accused are former Central Police Station OCS Samson Kiprotich Talaam, police officers James Mukhwana and Peter Kimani, and civilians John Ngige Gitau, Gin Ammitou Abwao and Brian Mwaniki Njue. They have all denied the murder charges arising from Ojwang's death while in police custody.
In the opening of the murder trial on July 20, 2026, the prosecution claimed Ojwang was alive when he was brought to the station after his arrest but was found dead the following morning.
The society directed all advocates not to participate in court hearings or applications during the one-day boycott, except in limited circumstances outlined in its guidelines.
IPOA is the civilian body mandated to oversee the National Police Service. It investigates complaints against police officers, keeps watch over police operations and promotes accountability within the service.
Speaking during Justice Gatembu's installation as President of the Court of Appeal on Thursday, Koome said the judiciary had made significant strides in expanding access to appellate justice but warned that the growing backlog of cases remained one of its biggest challenges.
The court heard that the two assaulted Asha while accusing her of being responsible for the alleged disappearance. Their actions attracted a crowd, which joined in the attack before members of the public eventually rescued the woman
The breakthrough came after Kerich and Kwengu and Company Advocates informed the court on Thursday that they had agreed on a payment plan to settle the long-running debt. As part of the arrangement, Kerich paid Sh30 million, with the remaining amount set to be cleared according to a schedule presented before the court.
Justice Roselyne Aburili dismissed the case without considering the claims raised by the petitioners, saying the law clearly sets out where such disputes should begin. The judge said the High Court could only be approached after the available legal process before the tribunal had been exhausted.
The case has been filed at the Environment and Land Court by a coalition of 4,640 citizens identifying themselves as Friends of Nairobi National Park.
Procurement records show that Sinohydro Corporation has been awarded the contract to build the Keben Dam Water Supply Project, ending years of uncertainty over a scheme that was abandoned in 2019 during the administration of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Testifying under the pseudonym KAV under the Witness Protection Programme, the witness said they were hired for what they believed was a routine motorcycle transport assignment after receiving instructions from a known contact.
In a judgment delivered by a three-judge bench, the appellate court dismissed the appeal filed by Mwanzia Mbithi, ruling that both the trial court and the High Court had properly convicted and sentenced him.
Appearing before Justice Diana Kavedza, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), called Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Beneutychus Wanjohi, a forensic expert specialising in Imaging and Acoustics, as its seventh witness.
Justice David Mburu issued the orders on Monday after considering a Notice of Motion dated July 12, directing that the application be served immediately before the matter returns to court on July 16 for further directions.
In the ruling, the court dismissed the claim by Inter Tropical Timber Trading Ltd and affirmed Kenya Power's decision to terminate the Sh410.6 million contract for the supply of treated electricity poles.
According to the Judiciary, the Division is expected to enhance access to justice by providing a dedicated forum for tribunal appeals, improve efficiency and reduce case backlogs, promote consistency in decisions involving specialized tribunal matters, and strengthen the delivery of timely, efficient and people-centred justice.
The court found that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) acted contrary to Article 157(11) of the Constitution by starting criminal proceedings without a factual basis. It also held that the prosecution denied Ismail his right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law as guaranteed under Article 27.
Even with the temporary break from normal court sessions, the Supreme Court said urgent matters will continue to receive attention throughout the recess.
If the court declines to halt the implementation, Awino wants all bills issued under the contested tariff placed in a separate account and subjected to adjustment, credit or refund should the petition ultimately succeed.