The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the recent appointments of judges to the Court of Appeal, ruling that the process was conducted fairly and in accordance with the law. In a judgment delivered by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, the court held that there was no evidence to suggest that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) […]

The High Court has stopped Parliament from forwarding the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to the President for assent, pending the determination of a petition filed by Katiba Institute. In a ruling delivered by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, the court held that the issues raised by the petitioners were not idle arguments but weighty constitutional […]

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced a wave of promotions across the Judiciary, elevating dozens of magistrates and Kadhis to higher ranks in a move aimed at boosting efficiency and strengthening service delivery in courts across the country. In a letter by the Chief Registrar, JSC says the promotions were approved during the Commission’s […]

The Anti-Corruption Court has directed the prosecution to supply the defence with all disclosure materials in the corruption case against Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok. During a mention of the matter, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) sought 30 days to avail documentary evidence intended for trial. Although concerned about the delay, the defence agreed to […]

MCA Robert Alai has been accused of delaying a defamation case filed by veteran broadcaster Obachi Machoka against him for stating that he was HIV positive. Obachi’s lawyer Danstan Omari told court yesterday that it was concern that Alai had not filed any responses to the matter months after it was filed. Omari said there […]

The Judiciary is mourning the death of Court of Appeal Judge, Hon. Justice Fredrick Ochieng Andago, who passed away leaving behind a distinguished legacy in Kenya’s legal and judicial landscape. In a statement, Chief Justice Martha Koome conveyed profound sadness on behalf of the Judiciary and the Judicial Service Commission, describing Justice Ochieng as a […]

The Judiciary has confirmed an accidental shooting incident at Bungoma Law Courts on Tuesday morning that left five people injured. The incident occurred at around 10:50 a.m. during the hearing of a criminal matter before the High Court when a firearm belonging to a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer accidentally discharged. According to an […]

Nyamira based journalist Evan Nyakundi got reprieve on Tuesday after the court set him free after spending weeks in prison for disobeying court order issued to him on not publishing a particular story. Justice Winfridah Okwany in her ruling allowed the application by Lawyer Danstan Omari seeking for the release of Nyakundi from prison. “This […]

IT expert Ndiangui Kinyangia, who had been reported missing, has told the court that he was not abducted as earlier feared but instead went into hiding due to concerns for his personal safety. Through his lawyer, senior counsel Martha Karua, Ndiangui explained that his disappearance was a deliberate decision driven by fear of being targeted, […]