COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
The state suffered a setback after the High Court quashed a gazette notice issued by President William Ruto in May last year, establishing the Commission of Inquiry into the Shakahola Tragedy. Azimio La Umoja had challenged the President’s decision, deeming it illegal. In a judgment delivered today, Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that conferring powers of […]
The family of Judge Majanja announced his death while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital on Wednesday, July 10.. His death marks a significant loss in the legal community. Judge Majanja was known for his contributions to the judiciary and his work on various high-profile cases. His passing has been met with condolences from colleagues and […]
An activist, Fredrick Bikeri, has initiated legal action against the implementation of the Social Health Insurance Scheme (SHIS), arguing that the transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is unworkable and detrimental to public health. Through his lawyer, Danstan Omari, Bikeri seeks to halt the implementation of Gazette Notice No. 603, dated January 25, […]
Shanzu Principal Magistrate’s Court has decided that one of the cases involving controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and 94 co-accused will be conducted in camera, starting Monday. This decision comes amid heightened sensitivity surrounding the witnesses, necessitating their protection from public and media exposure. Paul Mackenzie and his co-accused are implicated in several cases connected to […]
On Monday July 8 2024, a significant case was mentioned at the Milimani court, involving Hatim Mohammed Tahir, who stands accused of unauthorized disclosure of personal data to a third party. Tahir appeared in court alongside his legal representative, Dancun Okatch. In a bid to protect his client’s dignity, Okatch requested the court to bar […]
The family of the Pakistan journalist Arshad Sharif who was killed 2 years ago has been awarded Sh 10 million by the court as compensation. Justice Stella Mutuku has ordered state to pay Sharif’s family for his death in Kenya. Justice Mutuku ruled that the killing of Arshad Sharif was unconstitutional addin that his rights […]
Nairobi, July 4, 2024 – John Chebochok, a director at a Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) factory, has issued a legal demand to the BBC, seeking Sh100 million in damages for defamation. Chebochok was featured in a BBC documentary last year, which alleged he sexually exploited women at his workplace. Chebochok, represented by lawyer Danstan […]
Kenyan police have requested a 21-day detention for 185 individuals arrested during the recent protests, citing the need for more time to complete their investigations and alleging that the arrested protesters are a flight risk as their homes are not known to detectives. The suspects, who face allegations of participating in unlawful assemblies and destruction […]
On a chaotic day in Mombasa, violent protests erupted, leading to widespread lawlessness. Security forces struggled to restore order amidst the mayhem, highlighting the urgent need for addressing the socio-economic issues at the heart of such disturbances in Kenya. 13 of the arrested suspects were today arraigned in court to kickstart a legal process.
