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 […]

By: Vivian Navate Two police officers suspected to be involved in the fatal shooting of Shukri Adan Ibrahim Issaka were on Friday detained for 14 days after Milima court found that their release could compromise ongoing investigations. The prosecution, appearing before the court in a miscellaneous application, sought orders to detain Sergeant Godwin Mjomba and […]

Chief Justice Martha Koome on Tuesday administered the oath of office to Ali Abdullahi Surraw as the new Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, the Chief Justice urged Mr. Surraw to uphold integrity, independence and professionalism as he assumes leadership of the constitutional commission […]

The Judicial Service Commission has kicked off interviews to fill vacancies at the Court of Appeal, with constitutional law scholar Professor Migai Akech becoming the first candidate to face the panel. During the session, the commission put Professor Akech to task over a sensitive constitutional issue: how Cabinet Secretaries should be removed from office. Commissioners […]