COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
In a bold and unprecedented move, governance expert and political economist Professor Fred Ogolla has issued a clarion call for the establishment of a Transitional Government to steer Kenya toward the 2027 General Elections, proposing that President William Ruto cede the remainder of his term in exchange for amnesty for alleged economic crimes and crimes […]
A petition has been filed at the Milimani High Court seeking to stop the construction of a Sh 1.2 billion megachurch allegedly being built at the State House Complex in Nairobi, amid claims of constitutional violations and secrecy. Levi Munyeri accuses the Presidency of grossly violating constitutional provisions by allowing the construction of the church […]
The Court of Appeal has directed the Environment and Land Court in Garissa to revisit a longstanding land dispute involving Wario Jilo and Yussuf Ali Sala, after finding that the High Court failed to determine a key jurisdictional issue. In a judgment delivered by Justices W. Karanja, L. Achode, and G.V. Odunga, the appellate court […]
The Court of Appeal has overturned a landmark decision by the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) that had declared Aga Khan University Hospital’s cancellation of a doctor’s clinical privileges unconstitutional and discriminatory. In a judgment delivered by Justices Jamila Mohammed, Fred Ochieng, and Aggrey Muchelule, the appellate court ruled that Dr. Edna Kemunto Gesore’s […]
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, […]
