COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
The Court of Appeal has granted a stay of execution against a High Court ruling that awarded Kshs. 7.9 million to five Garissa residents who sued the State over an alleged military shooting incident in 2017. The stay blocks payment of the damages originally ordered after the High Court found the Kenya Defence Forces liable […]
The Court of Appeal has struck out an appeal by Laburnam Courts Limited against Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) after finding that the appeal was filed late and failed to meet critical procedural requirements. In a ruling delivered by a three-judge bench comprising Justices Jamila Mohammed, Fred Ochieng, and Aggrey Muchelule, the court allowed DTB’s application […]
A major shake-up has rocked the Nyamira County Assembly after 10 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) were expelled for missing eight consecutive sittings without official leave, in what is being termed as a strict enforcement of House rules on attendance and discipline. Among those expelled are:1. Hon. Nyambega Gisesa – Rigoma Ward2. Hon. Joel […]
Detectives in Kirinyaga East have nabbed a man impersonating a police officer, recovering a stash of official gear including uniforms and a replica firearm. The suspect, Newton Wachira Waweru, was arrested following a tip-off and later led detectives to his residence in Makongeni, Thika. Several items were recovered including Two police smoke jackets, Two jungle […]
The Court of Appeal has halted the implementation of a High Court decision that would have seen Prof. Manyasa Nandi appointed as Vice Chancellor of Kaimosi Friends University, pending the determination of an appeal filed by Prof. Mary Abukutsa Onyango. In a ruling delivered by Justices W. Karanja, F. Tuiyott, and P. Nyamweya, the court […]
Six individuals convicted of the murder of former Juja MP George Thuo got reprieve after the Court of appeal granted them bail pending the hearing and determination of their appeals. The six Christopher Lumbazio Andika alias Lumba, Samuel Kuria Ngugi alias Visi, Esther Ndinda Mulinge, Ruth Watahi Irungu alias Atlanta, Paul Wainaina Boiyo alias Sheki, […]
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has issued a strongly condemned what it termed as “excessive use of force” by police officers during a dramatic re-arrest of an accused person inside the Ruiru Law Courts on Friday. According to the JSC, the incident occurred shortly after the court had released the accused on bond. A team […]
A suspect in a robbery with violence case shocked the court with revelations about the degrading conditions he is enduring in police custody. Ezekiel Muia Mutuku appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina, where he claimed that officers had detained him in a cell without a mattress or blanket, forcing him to sleep on the […]
Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has filed an application seeking the disqualification of three High Court judges appointed to preside over seven consolidated petitions calling for the removal of all Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice Martha Koome. The panel in question Justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi, and Bahati Mwamuye was […]
Missing blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyangia has finally resurfaced after days of frantic searching by his family, legal team, and concerned members of the public. He appeared in court Thursday morning, prompting a sigh of relief from loved ones and supporters. The emotional reunion in court saw Kinyangia, clad in a maroon jumper and clear eyeglasses, embrace […]
