COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
A Nairobi court on Wednesday declined an application by the legal team representing Mumias East MP Peter Salasya seeking the reinstatement of his firearm to his security detail. Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction to order the release of the firearm. The firearm was taken as part of the evidence during […]
Late Kasipul MP Charles Were’s bodyguard and driver were on Wednesday arraigned before a Milimani court to be charged with the murder of their late boss who was shot by a gunman on Ngong road. Isaac Kuria and Allan Omondi Ogolla were presented virtually before Justice Margaret Muigai but they did not plead to the […]
A court has dismissed a suit filed by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) seeking to reclaim a multi-million shilling plot in Kisii Town from former Education Cabinet Minister Prof Samson Ongeri, citing lack of evidence that the land was illegally acquired. Justice Munyao Sila ruled that the EACC failed to prove the plot, allocated […]
In Bungoma, 24-year-old Stephen Mlongo hanged himself in his kitchen, while in Kakamega, 28-year-old Gideon Nyongesa set himself on fire using a sofa in his locked house. A 15-year-old girl in Vihiga reportedly died after ingesting poison, and in Kilifi, 79-year-old Nyundo Ngumbao was found hanged in his home. In Nairobi’s Kahawa West, 29-year-old Henry […]
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved murder charges against five suspects, including Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were’s bodyguard, Allan Omondi Ogola, in connection with the legislator’s killing on April 30, 2025, near City Mortuary Roundabout in Nairobi. Ogola, alongside Isaac Kuria alias Kush (alleged hitman), William Imoli alias Imo, Edwin Oduor Odhiambo alias Machuani […]
Chief Justice Emeritus David Maraga has criticized the state for arresting and charging software developer Rose Njeri over her role in promoting public participation in the 2025 Finance Bill. Instead, he argued, Njeri should be celebrated for her efforts. Defending Njeri in court, Maraga expressed disbelief at the prosecution’s decision to arraign her, noting that […]
Software developer Rose Njeri, who is facing charges under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act, has been released on a personal bond of Ksh100,000. Her release comes as the court considers a legal challenge filed by her defense team questioning the validity of the charges against her. Njeri appeared before Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo at the […]
Six people suspected to be part of a syndicate that has been stealing Millions from Kenyans from their Mpesa and bank accounts were on Tuesday arraigned before a Kahawa Law court by the police. They include Fortune Muthina Kinyanzui, Ruel Kipkoech Yator, Kevin Koech, Laban Koech,Towett Kipkorir and Weldon Rono who were nabbed over the […]
A university student, Webstar Ochora Elijah, has been released on bond after appearing in court on charges of impersonating Charlene Ruto, the daughter of President William Ruto. Webstar was arraigned before Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo, where he was formally charged with personation in violation of Section 382 of the Penal Code. According to the prosecution, on […]
There was drama at the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday after three employees of Trans Nzoia County were dramatically arrested as they left Governor George Natembeya mention. The three had come to court in solidarity and to support the Governor for his mention but after court session they three were nabbed by EACC officers and […]
