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In a statement on Friday, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) said the man was found guilty by Principal Magistrate Eugene Kadima of defilement contrary to Section 8(1), as read with Section 8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act
The latest charges come days after Musyoka, on November 3, pleaded not guilty to a separate charge involving the alleged theft of 42 Itel City 200 smartphones worth Sh609,000 from a shop owned by Dahir Adan Mohamud on August 5, 2026.
According to the prosecution, the individuals were falsely presented as genuine and eligible pension beneficiaries, thereby inducing the respective schemes to release retirement and other related benefits.
The petition, filed by Kelvin Kipchirchir, wants the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate the officials and establish how they obtained the resources they allegedly distributed during public functions and whether the exercise complied with laws governing public service.
The Court of Appeal is expected to issue directions on the appeal on November 19, marking the next major step in his attempt to overturn the decision that removed him from the country's second-highest office.
In submissions filed on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the prosecution urged the court to dismiss an application by Mohamed Abdi Ali, who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for his role in the attack that claimed 21 lives in Nairobi.
Sang was subsequently remanded at Industrial Area Remand Prison pending further directions on his bail application. The case will be mentioned on November 30, 2026.
Justice Alexander Muasya Muteti on Wednesday, November 4, certified an application filed by Zakaria Abshir urgent and directed nine respondents to produce Abdi at the Milimani High Court at 2:30pm.
A Busia court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment after convicting him of defiling a four-year-old girl in an offence committed in October 2022.
In an attempt to persuade the court to exercise leniency, Mackenzie argued that those facing sentencing had also been affected by the tragedy, which left 429 people dead after followers were led to believe they would meet Jesus.
In directions issued on November 2, 2026, Justice Roselyne Aburili gave the respondents and interested parties 10 days from the date of service to file their replies. The case will be mentioned on November 25 for further directions.
The court heard that the suspect Amayu had sought refuge at the complainant's home on the eve of the incident, despite the two women not having known each other previously.
The prosecution opposed his release on bond, citing concerns over his alleged previous failure to attend court proceedings and arguing that he posed a risk of absconding.
The DPP approved prosecution following a review of an inquiry file submitted by the EACC. The proposed charges included abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, acquisition of proceeds of crime, money laundering and uttering false documents
The prosecution also wants 27 other convicts to serve life imprisonment, citing the seriousness of the offences, the number of victims and the need to protect the public
The court was also told that the accused threatened to kill the girl with a knife if she screamed or disclosed what had happened to anyone
The EACC described the outcome as an important step in strengthening accountability for proceeds of corruption and combating money laundering.
The suspects, identified as Thande Malaika Gitau, Emmanuel Munyeki, Jimmy Macharia and Regina Wangui Macharia (Regina Re), will be held at Gigiri Police Station following a ruling by Nairobi Magistrate Barbara Akinyi.
In a statement on Monday, the Commission confirmed that the candidates who appeared before the interview panel include Hassan Omar Daffa, Mohamed Juma Mwaduga, Dr Abuu Mohamed Mwalimu, Hon. Sukyan Hassan Omar and Dr Hassan Kinyua Omari.
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been convicted on three money laundering counts and fined Sh21 million, with the resulting prison terms running concurrently with his existing sentence.
In her ruling on Monday, Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego handed Chelogoi varying custodial sentences on six counts, with the longest term being three years.
In a statement by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on Monday, Christopher Joseph Okal, his brother Vincent Anyumba and their mother Grace Minayo Okal were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison by the Kisumu Magistrate’s Court for money laundering and related offences.
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) is questioning the basis of the proposed award, which the university plans to confer on Lusaka during its graduation ceremony on November 20.
Justice Alexander Muteti issued the orders on Friday, October 30, after hearing an urgent application filed by Vocal Africa on behalf of Mwaipaya against the State Law Office, the Inspector General of Police and 13 others.
The court, presided over by Magistrate Celesa Okore, convicted him of fraudulent acquisition of public property, uttering a false document, deceiving a principal and presenting a forged certificate. However, he was acquitted of the separate charge of forgery
In a ruling delivered on Thursday, October 29, the appellate court rejected the government’s application to suspend the orders pending the determination of the appeal. It also directed Attorney General Dorcas Oduor to serve court papers as proceedings continue.
In his judgment, Justice Kimondo found that the killing involved malice aforethought, noting that Akello had been deliberately lured for abduction and ransom before being murdered.
The Kwa Binzaro murder trial heard how pupils from Busia and Siaya disappeared after travelling with their families, with DNA analysis identifying some of the bodies exhumed from shallow graves.
According to the Director of Public Prosecutions, the SIM card belonged to Kalume Kitsao Rimba, 41, who admitted retaining SIM cards in prison but denied using them to make calls or conduct mobile money transactions.
Koech appeared before the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday, where he denied three charges, including obtaining money by false pretences and two counts related to the acquisition and use of proceeds of crime.