COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
A major breakthrough has emerged in the 2012 killing of Agnes Wanjiru after British authorities arrested the key suspect UK soldier Robert James Purkiss paving the way for Kenya to push forward with extradition proceedings. When the matter came before High Court Judge Alexander Muteti, prosecutors confirmed that Purkiss, who has long been linked to […]
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed a fresh petition seeking to overturn the long-standing practice of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) operating a National Tallying Centre with powers to verify, alter, or re-tally presidential election results. He argues that the Commission has consistently acted outside the Constitution by assuming a role that does […]
A senior Kakamega police commander has moved to court seeking Sh 20 million in damages from politician Seth Panyako over what he describes as false, malicious and injurious statements made ahead of the Malava by-election.  James Momanyi, the Administration Police Commander for Kakamega, filed an urgent case at the Milimani Commercial Courts accusing Panyako […]
The defamation battle pitting National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichiungwa against prominent lawyer Danstan Omari has taken a decisive turn after the High Court dismissed the MP’s appeal and upheld the lower court’s injunctive orders. The long-running dispute began at the Milimani Magistrates Court where Omari secured temporary orders restraining Ichiungwa from publishing any allegedly […]
Kenya’s legal profession has marked a defining moment after 920 new advocates were admitted to the bar, setting a record for the largest number ever enrolled in a single session. The admission ceremony carried a reflective and historic tone, with LSK President Faith Odhiambo telling the new advocates that they are joining the profession at […]
The High Court has given UDA candidate Ahmed Malim Hassan the green light to contest the Banisa Constituency by-election set for next week. Justice Lawrence Mugambi dismissed a petition that sought to block Hassan’s candidature on grounds that he holds dual citizenship. The judge ruled that the challenge was premature, speculative, and without any legal […]
A major legal challenge has been filed at the High Court seeking to suspend the newly enacted Privatization Act, 2025, with petitioners warning that the law is unconstitutional and threatens Kenya’s control over key public assets. The case has been brought by Omar Faruk Maalim and Abdulhakim Dahir Sheikh, who want the court to urgently […]
Kakamega County is bracing for a heated legal battle after AP Commander SSP James Momanyi, through lawyer Danstan Omari, issued a stern demand letter accusing activist Seth Ambusini Panyako of spreading false and damaging allegations against him. According to the letter, Panyako circulated a media clip on 16th November 2025 in which he allegedly accused […]
High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has directed 13 matatu Saccos to enter negotiations with EPRA and Nairobi County after they filed a application challenging the sudden restrictions on their operations. The transport firms moved to court seeking urgent protection against directives issued by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and Nairobi County Government, which […]
The Kenya Airports Authority has been given 14 days to respond to a petition questioning the legality of contracts awarded for the “meet and assist” service at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The case was filed by Nairobi resident Frederick Mulaa through Advocate Quinter Oginga. He accuses KAA and one of its senior officials of allowing […]
