A plea agreement has been entered in the murder case of former Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo, with one of the accused persons agreeing to turn state witness. The court was told that the witness will testify against the remaining accused persons when the trial begins on February 9 at 8:00 a.m. The prosecution […]

A Nairobi woman has moved to the High Court seeking orders to have AAR Hospital’s operating licence revoked, accusing the facility of allowing her to undergo surgery performed by an unlicensed medical practitioner. In the case filed under the High Court Civil Division in Nairobi, Lydia Mokeira Munyiva claims she was admitted at AAR Hospital […]

The High Court has upheld a KSh145,000 judgment in a dispute arising from an agreement that was never written, signed or stamped, affirming that WhatsApp conversations and phone communication can create a legally binding contract. In Fredrick Ochiel v Kennedy Okoth (2026), the court dealt with a dispute involving an ultrasound machine that had been […]

The Environment and Land Court in Kajiado has barred the Kajiado County Government from collecting newly introduced land rates and increased land rent after finding that the move was unlawful and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered by Justice M.D. Mwangi, the court ruled that the county failed to comply with the legal procedures required before […]

Chief Justice Martha Koome has designated four Magistrates’ Courts as Special Magistrates’ Courts to handle cases involving possession and trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, especially those with both local and international links. In a Gazette Notice dated January 15, 2026, Chief Justice Koome said the appointments were made under the Constitution of Kenya […]

The High Court has dismissed a preliminary objection seeking to stop a lawsuit involving officials and members of Vetlab Sports Club, holding that the dispute does not fall under the Sports Disputes Tribunal. In its ruling, the court found that Vetlab Sports Club is not a sports organisation as defined under the Sports Act, 2013, […]

A lobby group has moved to the High Court seeking orders to compel the Ministry of Lands to implement a Cabinet resolution that waived interest and penalties on land settlement loans owed by low-income settlers across the country. In the Judicial Review petition filed in Nairobi, Sheria Mtaani na Shadrack Wambui says the Cabinet, through […]

The High Court has stopped a man from publishing or republishing alleged defamatory statements against a Nairobi pastor and his church across social media platforms. Justice Prof. (Dr.) Nixon Sifuna issued the orders after partially allowing an application filed by Pastor Richard Stanley Takim in a defamation case against Luke Chianga Chianga. Pastor Takim told […]

By: Vivian Navate Former Nairobi Central Police Station Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Samson Talaam on Tuesday told a Milimani court that his mobile phone, which he surrendered to investigators for official purposes, was allegedly used to solicit money from his contacts while he was in custody. Appearing before Magistrate Carolyne Nyaguthii at the Milimani Law […]