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The prosecution argued that the killings were not random acts of violence, but had been carefully planned. They pointed to the use of high-powered firearms and the close-range execution of the victims as evidence that the crime had been premeditated.
The appeal will be heard at the Court of Appeal in Nyeri on September 29, 2025.
The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to entrench three funds in the Constitution: NG-CDF, Senate Oversight Fund, and NGAAF
The court found that the regulations, which introduced sweeping changes to licensing, permitting, mineral dealing, and value addition processes, were passed without transparency or proper public participation.
Justice Diana Kavedza held that once a person is convicted of bringing in goods without paying duty to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the vehicle involved ceases to be private property
Justice Reuben Nyakundi issued the directive while delivering judgment in a case involving a Kenyan athlete, now identifying as a woman, who suffered degrading treatment at the hands of police
Assistant DPP Duncan Ondimu, in his appeal, argued that releasing Alex Shikanda and Musharaf Abdalla poses a serious security risk and undermines public safety
The development follows a successful appeal filed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
CA Director-General David Mugonyi argued that the decision stemmed from security concerns after real-time broadcasts were observed to escalate tensions and potentially incite violence.
If he is charged within that period, Quto will be required to appear in court to take plea, and the deposited bail will be refunded.
In their petition, the groups argue that the government directive, issued through the Communications Authority of Kenya, infringes on Articles 33, 34, and 35 of the Constitution, which safeguard freedom of expression, media independence, and access to information.
Nicholas Cheruiyot Koskei was found guilty of the premeditated murder of Rhoda Mumbi Mutua, whom he strangled on the night of July 8 that year.