By: Vivian Navate The Director of Public Prosecutions has recommended graft charges against former Homa Bay County officials, a senior officer from the State Department of Public Works and a private company over alleged procurement irregularities involving Sh348.9 million. In an official press statement dated January 16, 2026, the Office of the Director of Public […]

A middle-aged woman In Court Over Alleged Theft Of Ksh 896,620 From a UBA Bank Account. Regina Wairimu Wanjiru appeared before the court and was charged with stealing the money from an account belonging to another customer at UBA Kenya Bank. According to the charge sheet, the offence was committed on January 13, 2026, at […]

The High Court in Embu has commenced hearings into petitions challenging the election of UDA candidate Leo Wa Muthende Njeru as the Member of Parliament for Mbeere North, in a case that has attracted heightened public attention after a tightly contested by-election. The matter is being heard before Justice Richard Mwongo, who said the court […]

High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has defended his judicial track record as he seeks elevation to the Court of Appeal, saying his decisions have always been guided by the law and the Constitution, not public pressure. Appearing before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) interview panel, Justice Mwita said courts have a duty to protect individual […]

The High Court has issued orders freezing bank accounts linked to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, his wife, children, and ten other individuals over a separate Sh813 million corruption and unexplained wealth investigation. The orders were granted after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) moved to court seeking preservation of funds it believes may be tied […]

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Angatia Savula has been issued with a demand letter requiring him to publicly apologise and pull down statements alleged to be defamatory against Lugari Member of Parliament Nabii Daraja Nabwera. Nabwera through lawyer Danstan Omari claims that Savula made “vicious, inaccurate, derogatory” remarks on November 25, 2025 while addressing mourners during […]

A Nairobi patient has threatened to sue AAR Hospital, Muthaiga, accusing the facility of hiring an unlicensed doctor who performed surgery on her, leading to the rejection of her medical cover under the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a demand letter dated January 14, 2026, Lawyer Danstan Omari has written to the Chief Executive Officer […]

A constitutional petition challenging the planned privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has been filed at the High Court, with petitioners asking for the matter to be escalated to the Chief Justice for the appointment of a three-judge bench. The case has been lodged by activist Okiya Omtatah Okoiti, Bernard Muchiri Muchere and Naomi […]

Advocate Peter Wanyama has issued a blistering statement warning that the legal profession is under direct attack following orders issued by the High Court in Nakuru barring all public entities from hiring external law firms. In the statement dated January 12, 2026, Wanyama an LSK presidential candidate personally takes issue with orders made in Nakuru […]

High Court Judge Amugo Angote has offered a robust defence of judicial restraint, warning that courts risk undermining constitutional order when they stray into the domains of politics and other arms of government. Appearing before Commissioners during an interview session, Justice Angote drew a clear distinction between judicial activism, judicial overreach and judicial restraint, noting […]