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The drugs were linked to Vincent Odhiambo, who was convicted of trafficking in narcotic drugs and sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment, with a fine of Sh24 million as an alternative.
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 an affidavit filed in court, Homicide Investigations Bureau officer CPL Romana Odour said the five suspects are jointly charged with other people who have not yet appeared in court over the killing of Dr Mutiso on July 29, 2026.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) says it has taken 90 cases involving forged academic certificates to court. Forty-three of those cases have ended in convictions, while 39 are still pending in courts across the country.
In a ruling delivered on Monday, September 21, 2026, Justice Diana Kavedza said the immediate release of the eight students would expose them to a significant risk of harm.
The court was considering a petition filed by Magare-Gikenyi B and three others, who questioned the legality of the task force and argued that its responsibilities were similar to those already assigned to the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC).
A three-judge Court of Appeal bench will deliver its decision on October 16 after hearing arguments from both sides.
Through their lawyer, Sharon's family said it would not oppose a non-custodial or lenient sentence if Obado fulfilled material promises he had previously made, including providing a house and a vehicle.
The ruling also brings to an end interim orders that had temporarily protected the lender from enforcement of the award as it sought to challenge the earlier judgment.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said detectives from Starehe Sub-County uncovered a scheme allegedly run by Wambua between 2024 and 2026 and targeting members of the public seeking to buy homes.
The man faces two counts of defilement contrary to Section 8(1)(3) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006, alongside an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child under Section 11(1) of the same Act
His call comes as Kenya’s courts continue to handle a substantial caseload. Judiciary statistics show that 621,525 cases were filed in the 2024/25 financial year, while 647,666 were resolved, giving the courts a case clearance rate of 104 percent. Despite the improved performance, 598,628 cases remained pending as of June 30, 2025
The bodies were admitted between April 2025 and February 2026, according to the notice. The list mainly contains adult men, but also has women and a number of bodies whose identities have not been established.
Obado, his former personal assistant and a former Migori County clerk were convicted after Lady Justice Cecilia Githua ruled on July 23 that the prosecution had proved its case against the three beyond reasonable doubt.
Principal Magistrate Ivy Wasike sentenced Juliana Mala Wesonga and Consolata Anyango Ondongo after finding them guilty of trafficking narcotics valued at Sh1.68 million.
The petitioners are challenging the exclusion of 35 verified victims of enforced disappearance from the government’s compensation and reparation programme for people affected by human rights violations.
The court also found that extremist propaganda videos recovered from Hassan's mobile phone supported the prosecution's case. In addition to the prison term, the court ordered that he undergo a deradicalisation programme while serving his sentence
Investigators allege that Osewe, together with an accomplice, fraudulently obtained Sh69,024,800 from a complainant by claiming they were in a position to sell gold bars
According to his testimony, Mackenzie taught that "the Bible was viewed as a signboard that directs somebody but does not accompany him/her" and that followers no longer needed it because "they had Jesus with them, and they could see and communicate with him." The witness said he understood this to mean Mackenzie was referring to himself as Jesus
The case arose from a dispute over the burial of the deceased, who was known as Samuel Charo Kirai before adopting the Muslim name Zakaria. On July 16, 2026, the Kilifi Magistrate's Court dismissed a suit challenging his Islamic burial after finding that he had voluntarily converted to Islam and actively practised the faith before his death.
Those facing charges are Lorna Karamuta Mubichi, Daniel Wainaina, Kennedy Mungai, Timothy Kiogora Muriithi, Josphat Kimemia, Peter Gitau Thabanja and Solomon Sirma, all employees of the County Government of Nakuru. Also charged are Kenneth Muriithi Ndubi and Brian Mwenda Ndubi
Justice Mutende also reminded the court that circumstantial evidence can only support a conviction where it leaves no reasonable alternative explanation
The case arose from a contract signed on March 6, 2020, in which Technobrain (Kenya) Ltd was awarded a Sh847.2 million tender to supply, install and maintain the Integrated City Revenue Management System (ICMS) for Nairobi City County.
According to Sonko, the Chief Justice stated during an interview on Spice FM that once a governor is impeached, they remain impeached. He said those comments led him to formally request that she step aside from hearing his appeal because they created the appearance of bias, but the application was rejected.
The case arises from orders issued by Justice Mutai on June 25, 2026, directing the Principal Secretary for Basic Education and the County Education Board to register Gatoto Community Primary School as a private non-profit APBET primary school under the Basic Education Act.
Born to Douglas Otieno and Melida Auma, Sharon was the first-born in her family. After her death, her parents assumed responsibility for the three children she left behind, ensuring they continued to receive the care she had worked hard to provide
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, former Migori County communications director Michael Oyamo and former county clerk Caspal Obiero are facing charges over the deaths of Sharon and her unborn baby. They have all denied the charges.
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.
The lender announced in a public notice that Kamal Anantroy Bhatt of Anant Bhatt LLP had been appointed as the administrator of Glee Hotel Ltd, with effect from July 6, 2026. The bank also asked any person with claims against the company to forward them to the administrator.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), preliminary findings indicate that the two suspects may be part of a larger criminal network involved in stealing, modifying and reselling mobile phones within the county.