COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
The defamation suit filed by city pastor and motivational speaker Robert Burale against radio presenter Alex Mwakideu and his ex-wife Rozina took a new twist at the Milimani Law Courts after Mwakideu’s lawyer admitted his clients were behind the contested publications but insisted they were justified and made in public interest. Appearing before the magistrate, […]
The High Court has delivered a major setback to the government after issuing orders suspending the enforcement, implementation, and operation of Section 27(1)(b), (c), and (2) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025. Justice Lawrence Mugambi granted the conservatory orders pending the hearing and determination of a petition filed under a certificate of […]
Three medical officers from Walalaha Nursing Home were on Wednesday arraigned before a Nairobi court over allegations of defrauding the Social Health Authority (SHA) through falsified medical claims. The officers Ibrahim Abdullahi, Abdi Bishar, and Abdullahi Dereow are accused of conspiring to defraud SHA of KSh179,200 between December 16, 2024, and June 26, 2025. According […]
A Kenyan citizen, Francis Awino, has moved to the High Court challenging the constitutionality of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024, which came into effect after being signed into law by President William Ruto on 15th October 2025. In a Certificate of Urgency filed under Article 23(3) of the Constitution, Awino argues that […]
The Milimani Law Courts has granted investigators an additional six weeks to complete inquiries into an alleged cyber fraud case involving university student Seth Mwabe Okwanyo. Investigators had requested more time to analyze newly recovered digital data before pressing charges. The defense, however, objected strongly, arguing that the previous investigation timeline had lapsed on 21 […]
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and musician-turned-activist Reuben Kigame have filed a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024. The petitioners claim that the new law, which was signed by President William Ruto on 15th October 2025, violates several fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution. They argue that […]
A fresh twist has emerged in the case of David Oaga Mokaya, who is accused of publishing a misleading post on X (formerly Twitter) depicting what appeared to be President William Ruto’s funeral procession. The development came after the investigating officer, Mr. Karanja, testified in court that President Ruto was not the complainant in the […]
The National Police Service Commission has defended its authority over recruitment, promotions and disciplinary control of officers, telling the court that the Inspector General cannot usurp its constitutional mandate. Through litigation counsel Chebet Koech, the Commission said Article 246 of the Constitution gives it exclusive powers to manage all human resource functions within the National […]
The High Court has stepped in to mediate growing tension between parents and the management of Liten High School after a controversial Ksh 49,000 fine was imposed on each student following recent unrest at the school. Lawyers Danstan Omari and Shadrack Wambui, representing the parents, pleaded with the court to consider the financial struggles facing […]
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has stopped the Kiambu County Government from replacing its doctors pending the hearing and determination of a case filed by the affected medics. Justice Hellen Wasilwa issued the interim orders on Monday, barring the Kiambu Chief Officer for Health and the County Public Service Board from proceeding with the […]
