COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Brian Rono Kiprotich is accused of computer fraud contrary to section 26(1) of the computer misuse and cyber crimes act No.5 of 2018. The phone had been confiscated by IPOA for forensic analysis in relation to the investigations into Albert Ojwang murder. It was alleged that on the diverse date between 16th and 19th June […]
The murder trial of former Pangani-based police officer Ahmed Rashid has taken a new turn, with a set of sworn affidavits filed in court by key prosecution witnesses most of them fellow police officers affirming their willingness to testify in the case. In affidavits sworn in court, the officers from the Pangani Police Station and […]
Former Central Police Station OCS Samson Kiprotich Taalam and five others accused of murdering Albert Ojwang will remain in remand custody until September 26, 2025. Justice Diana Kavedza is expected to deliver a ruling on their bail and bond application on that date. Taalam, together with Police Constable James Mukhwana, officers Peter Kimani, John Ngige […]
A Nairobi man who viciously attacked his wife over claims of infidelity will serve a six-month jail term, following a guilty plea. George Otieno was sentenced by Senior Resident Magistrate Wandia Nyamu at a Nairobi court after admitting to assaulting his wife, Elizabeth Eshiwani, in a violent incident that unfolded on July 20, 2025, at […]
Police officer Ahmed Rashid who was charged with murder has issued a stern demand to Nation Media Group, accusing the media house of publishing false and damaging information in relation to his ongoing murder trial. In a demand letter dated 30th July 2025, addressed to the editorial offices of Nation Media Group Rashid’s legal team […]
A 25-year-old man has been charged with grievous harm after allegedly stabbing and severely injuring a young woman during a violent robbery incident near one of the hotels inside the JKIA airport. Brian Ngolya, the suspect, appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Wandia Nyamu at the Makadara Law Courts, where he was charged with unlawfully causing […]
A Nairobi court directed that Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara be charged with offensive conduct likely to disturb public peace, contrary to Section 94(1) of the Penal Code. The charge stems from remarks Kihara allegedly made during a public event in Nairobi on July 8, 2025. Prosecutors claim the utterances were intended to incite […]
Milimani Law Courts Magistrate Carolyne Mugo has rejected an attempt by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to withdraw a high-profile fraud case involving businessman Jayesh Kumar, accusing the prosecution of acting in secrecy and disregarding the rights of the complainant. Kumar stands accused of masterminding a complex fraud scheme that allegedly […]
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he was found guilty of assaulting his ex-wife’s grandmother five years ago. Samuel Kanyi was convicted and sentenced by Senior Principal Magistrate Paul Rotich at the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi following a full trial. The offence took place on the night of […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Pastor Mark Ndinyo Khamala of Grace Community Bible Church has dismissed claims that he traveled to Mombasa to perform a ritual in the Indian Ocean to erase debts and attract a cult-like following. Testifying before Magistrate Hon. Mutai at the Milimani Law Courts, Pastor Khamala said the allegations were false and hurtful […]
