COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Philip Aroko presented himself at the DCI offices in Gigiri following summons related to the murder of Kasipul MP, Hon. Were. Speaking to the media outside the police station, Aroko said he learned of the summons through posts on the official DCI account on X (formerly Twitter). He dismissed the summons as politically motivated, asserting […]
In today’s court news, three individuals George Orwa, Peterson Onyango Oluoch, and Francis Omondi, were arraigned before the Mombasa Magistrate’s Court today in connection with an ongoing fraud investigation. Appearing under a miscellaneous application, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) requested the court to allow a 14-day detention period as investigations continue. The suspects are […]
In today’s court news, the JKIA Law Courts have sentenced two individuals,Duh Hung Nguyen and Dennis Ng’ang’a, to pay a fine of Ksh 1 million each, or serve 12 months in prison in default, for illegally dealing in live wildlife. Appearing before Senior Principal Magistrate Njeri Thuku, the duo faced charges of handling live wildlife […]
In today’s court news, a Nairobi-based lawyer accused of misappropriating Ksh 59 million from the estate of a deceased individual is now seeking to resolve the matter out of court. The accused, Nelson Ndalila, an advocate of the High Court, failed to appear for the second time when the case was scheduled for plea. However, […]
A Nairobi court has granted detectives from Kamukunji Police Station permission to detain two security officers from VIP Club on River Road for 14 days. The two are suspected of involvement in the murder of an unidentified man at the club on May 5, 2025. The suspects, Felix Ochieng and Rydon Majioni, were arrested at […]
In today’s court news, a magistrate’s court has granted anticipatory bail of KSh 10,000 each to four filmmakers involved in the BBC documentary Blood Parliament. The filmmakers approached the court to seek protection from potential arrest, alleging police harassment and unlawful confiscation of their equipment. Their legal team, led by Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo, argued […]
Wilson Kinuthia Wariara, a key witness in the inquest into the death of Jeff Mwathi, took the stand today before Magistrate Rose Ndombi at the Milimani Law Courts. He recounted how he became acquainted with Lawrence Njuguna, popularly known as DJ Fatxo who has been named a person of interest in the case. According to […]
In today’s court news, Esther Bitutu Kadiki, suspected of being an agent for a criminal gang operating in Nairobi, appeared before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina at the Milimani Law Courts. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) presented a miscellaneous application seeking to detain her for 21 days as they finalize investigations before handing the case […]
In today’s court news, Chief Justice Martha Koome has constituted a three-judge bench, led by Justice Charles Kariuki, to hear petitions filed before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) that seek to remove her and other Supreme Court judges from office. The panel, comprising Justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi, and Bahati Mwamuye, will preside over the […]
In today’s court news, two directors of Brighter Africa Limited were arraigned in a Nairobi court today on charges of conspiracy to defraud. Brian Mukolwe and his wife, Yvette Atieno Okoth; both directors of the company appeared before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina at the Milimani Law Courts. The prosecution alleged that between April and May […]
