Justice Alexander Muteti on Tuesday permitted the withdrawal after Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her son Chris Mulwa and daughter Angela Mulwa told the court they had no objection to the lawyers leaving the case.
By Bradley BosireKibutu was arrested pursuant to an extradition request by the governments of the United States of America and Kenya.
By Samuel OtienoPolice Constable Julius Cheruiyot was arrested following a year-long investigation into the killing.
By David AbonyoThe consignment was intercepted in October 2025 in an operation involving the Kenya Coast Guard Service and other security agencies.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the Director of Public Prosecutions , Maritim was arrested on August 22 after he allegedly attempted to visit suspects detained at Pangani Police Station. He was reportedly intercepted while trying to deliver a loaf of bread and a packet of milk to the detainees.
By David AbonyoAccording to the DCI, the case arose from an incident on July 2, 2026, in which Osiemo, a former farmhand of the complainant, was alleged to have gone to her home, assaulted her and stabbed her several times before fleeing.
By Bradley BosireThe attackers arrived at about 12:25 pm in a silver Mitsubishi Lancer and threw grenades near the mall's entrance before opening fire on shoppers.
By Samuel OtienoThe conviction followed evidence presented by the prosecution, including testimony from the complainant and five other witnesses, supported by medical evidence. The court found the evidence sufficient to prove the defilement charge beyond reasonable doubt
By Chrispho OwuorInvestigating 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe investigation began after a businesswoman discovered that her two Safaricom lines had suddenly stopped working, leaving her unable to make calls or access M-Pesa services. She reported the incident to police, prompting detectives to investigate how the mobile lines had been taken over
By Chrispho OwuorJudge Tony Graf ruled that prosecutors can seek the death penalty at trial after rejecting efforts by Robinson's defence team to have capital punishment removed from the case.
By Maureen KinyanjuiDuane "Keffe D" Davis, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips street gang, was on Monday found guilty of one count of murder with a deadly weapon over Shakur's death on September 7, 1996.
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 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 BosireThe DPP said an independent and thorough review of the inquiry file established sufficient evidence to charge the suspects with several offences.
By Bradley BosireGitonga was charged under Section 4(B)(4) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act No. 4 of 1994, as amended by the 2022 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Amendment Act.
By Chrispho OwuorProsecutors allege that the offence was committed on July 30, 2026, in Rangwe Sub-county, Homa Bay County, where the accused are said to have acted jointly and in turns. The four boys pleaded not guilty to the charge and were remanded at the Homa Bay Child Protection Unit pending trial
By Chrispho OwuorIn her ruling, Magistrate Nyangena held that the earlier High Court order securing Kaguchia’s release did not prevent the magistrate’s court from proceeding with the case since he was now before it to answer formal criminal charges.
By Bradley BosirePrincipal Rufina Nkonge said the gathering marks the school's first prayer day since learning resumed after the institution reopened in phases on July 2.
By Bradley BosireState 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 BosireDuring 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 BosireIPOA'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 BosireAccording to EACC, the operation was launched after a businessman from Murang'a lodged a complaint with the commission. The businessman had been convicted on July 2, 2026, in a criminal case involving obtaining money by false pretences and was scheduled to be sentenced on July 22.
By David AbonyoThe 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.
By David AbonyoThe 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.
By David AbonyoThe direction, issued by the country’s highest court last Friday, temporarily puts on hold a decision that could have a major impact on the 2027 General Election by settling a long-standing constitutional question on the eligibility of impeached State officers.
By Samuel OtienoThe Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, DCI Director Mohamed Amin and other respondents have been summoned to appear before the Milimani High Court on Tuesday and produce three missing men — Evans Otieno Omondi, Macmillan Kiarie Mugo and Michael Oloo Osoro — whether alive or deceased. The directions were issued by Justice Alexander Muteti after separate urgent habeas corpus applications were filed by the men's families. The judge certified the applications as urgent and ordered the respondents to appear before the court at 12 noon on July 14 to account for the whereabouts of the three men and show cause why they should not be immediately released from custody if they are being held. In the three cases, the court directed the applicants to serve the respondents with the court orders by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday ahead of the noon hearing. The petitions were filed by Pamela Aloo, the wife of Evans Otieno Omondi; Beatrice Wanjira, the mother of Macmillan Kiarie Mugo; and Rose Sopi, the wife of Michael Oloo Osoro. They are seeking the court's intervention over the alleged disappearance of their relatives. Besides the Inspector General and the DCI Director, the applications also name the State Law Office and other respondents, who will be required to respond to the allegations before the court. The hearing is expected to determine whether the security agencies are holding the three men and what further orders the court will issue regarding their alleged disappearance.
By Samuel OtienoSpeaking outside court, Njiru, flanked by his lawyers Nelson Havi, Kibe Mungai and Vincent Lempaa, said the police had sought to charge him with obstruction, but the case could not proceed because the ODPP had declined to sanction the charge.
By David AbonyoMbadi said while Kenyans have a constitutional right to challenge government decisions in court, leaders should avoid making conclusive statements on matters that are still awaiting judicial determination.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKyama appeared before the Milimani Law Courts on Monday, where prosecutors accused him of unlawfully entering Parliament Buildings during the June 25, 2024, anti-Finance Bill demonstrations and causing damage to public property valued at Sh41 million.
By Chrispho Owuor