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According to court documents, the accused is said to have submitted payment requests for activities that never took place in several locations, including Dubai, Mombasa, Arusha, Nairobi, and within Taita Taveta County
Authorities explained that the parcel was subdivided without the consent of the purchasers, prompting them to file a complaint and seek investigations
The accused, a clerical officer attached to the Uasin Gishu Lands Office, was presented before court on Monday and charged with receiving a bribe contrary to the Bribery Act, 2016
The court granted the application after agreeing with the prosecution that investigations into possible arson and murder charges remain ongoing and require additional time to be completed.
According to the agency, the inquiry began after a complaint was filed alleging that millions of shillings allocated to the constituency could not be accounted for, resulting in a number of projects failing to take off.
According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the charges include burial of deceased persons without a valid permit, making documents without authority, stealing by servant, providing false information to a public officer and conspiracy to commit a felony.
A Kilifi court has convicted two men of trafficking a 14-year-old girl for sexual exploitation, imposing heavy fines and long jail terms, and ordering continued psychosocial and skills support for the victim.
In his address, Ingonga underscored the growing complexity of modern crime, noting that criminal networks are increasingly operating across borders and leveraging advancements in technology and global financial systems to evade detection.
Sefu Shabani Ramadhan, widely known as Matonya, appeared before Chief Magistrate Robinson Ondiek at the Shanzu Law Courts, where he faced one count of rape.The court granted bond set at Sh 500,000, with a requirement for one Kenyan surety.
While issuing the sentence, Magistrate Onyina said the court had considered mitigation arguments from defence lawyers, submissions from the Director of Public Prosecutions, pre-sentencing reports, and the period the accused had already spent in custody since their arrest.
In a pivotal ruling delivered on Thursday, the court determined that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against all the accused, effectively placing them on their defence in one of Kenya’s most shocking criminal cases.
In the initial directive issued on January 5, the DPP instructed police to conduct full investigations into the collapse, record statements from all relevant individuals, and gather evidence from parties connected to the construction and approval of the building.
Ingonga pointed out that the goals of the Mimi ni Mkenya campaign are in line with the Constitution, including Article 10 on national values, Article 38 on political rights, and Article 81 on free and fair elections. He said these principles must be upheld at all times, not just during the voting period, to protect the credibility of the electoral process.
Court records show that the accused, armed with pangas, metal rods, and timber frames, confronted the victim, Janice Gacheri, before carrying out the robbery.
Muturi pointed to what he described as troubling handling of the controversial case involving Italian contractors, saying the Government of Kenya had a strong position but internal actions and external legal advice risked undermining the case.
According to the report, the Director of Public Prosecutions has already accepted seven recommendations for prosecution, one recommendation for administrative action and three recommendations for closure. A further 21 files are still awaiting advice from the prosecution office.
The warrants were granted after Prosecution Counsel Joyce Olajo moved to court, informing the magistrate that the accused persons had failed to appear to take plea on charges earlier approved by the DPP.
The meeting, chaired by Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga on behalf of Chief Justice Martha Koome, brought together leaders from across the justice sector to tackle long-standing challenges.
In a judgment delivered at the High Court in Mombasa, Justice Wendy Kagendo Micheni found Murad Awadh Mbaraka guilty of killing his wife, Nuru Ibrahim, following ongoing domestic disputes.
In the ruling, the magistrate held that the presence of a related civil case did not bar the prosecution from pursuing criminal proceedings
Court documents indicate that Omwamba and an accomplice recruited the youths under false pretenses, promising employment opportunities abroad, only for them to face exploitation.
The DPP said the prosecutions include both private health facility owners and a council employee accused of abusing office and misusing digital systems.
Speaking at the 35th National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) meeting held in Mombasa on Tuesday, Ingonga urged justice sector leaders to move beyond routine performance reviews and embrace candid reflection and forward-looking reforms as they shape the Strategic Plan 2026–2030.
The DPP has charged William Imoli alias Imo, Edwin Odour Odhiambo alias Machuani, Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo, Isaac Kuria and Allan Ogola with the offence of murder. They are accused of killing Ong’ondo Were on the night of April 30, 2025, at around 7.40 p.m.
In a ruling delivered by Senior Resident Magistrate Paul Mutai, the court held that evidence presented showed Salasya had met all the requirements under an out-of-court agreement, including issuing a public apology and actively participating in peace initiatives.
The accused; Jaseem Darzadeh Nia, Nadeem Jadgal, Hassan Baloch, Raheem Baksh, Imran Baloch, and Imtiyaz Daryay; appeared before Chief Magistrate Anthony Mwicigi, requesting that the charges be read afresh, claiming they had not fully understood them when they initially pleaded guilty a fortnight ago.
In a judgement delivered by Resident Magistrate Hon. Flavian Mulama, Diana Akinyi Simiyu was found guilty of trafficking in persons contrary to Section 3(1) as read with Section 3(5) of the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act, 2010. The court ruled that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
The three wardens were convicted on multiple counts, including neglect of official duty, aiding prisoners to escape, and facilitating gatherings in support of a terrorist organisation — offences that the court described as posing a “grave threat to national security.”
In a ruling delivered on Monday, Malindi Senior Principal Magistrate Joy Wesonga allowed the prosecution additional time to coordinate the production of all suspects, paving the way for a joint plea-taking scheduled for February 11, 2026.
The report indicates that 390 cases are under active investigation, with 116 directly involving travel agents accused of cheating Kenyans hoping to find work abroad. In addition, 15 case files have been completed and submitted to the DPP for review and potential prosecution.