COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Student Who Forged MKU Certificate to Get Sports Scholarship Charged
A young student who forged a Mount Kenya University diploma certificate in an attempt to secure a scholarship from the National Sports Offices was arraigned in court on Tuesday. Gulleid Abdullahi Olow was charged with forging the diploma certificate, serial number 01700159, purporting it to be genuine and issued by Mount Kenya University. According to […]
‘Mathe Wa Ngara’ Charged with Trafficking 5.6 Million Worth of Bhang Months After Being Released on Bail
Mathe Wa Ngara, whose real name is Nancy Indoveria, was arraigned in court on Monday alongside two others to answer charges of drug trafficking. This is the second case she is facing, coming just months after being granted bail by the High Court in a similar drug trafficking case. Mathe was charged alongside David Ochieng […]
High-Stakes Trial Commences: Pastor Mackenzie Faces Manslaughter Charges in Mombasa Court
Pastor Paul Mackenzie, the leader of the Good News International Church in Kenya, first came under scrutiny when allegations emerged linking his teachings to the deaths of several followers. Mackenzie is accused of promoting extreme religious beliefs, including encouraging followers to starve themselves to “meet Jesus,” leading to multiple fatalities. In April 2023, authorities discovered […]
Wanjigi Defends Aides, Claims Police Planted Explosives
Politician Jimmy Wanjigi on Monday defended his employees in court, requesting a review of the decision to detain them, claiming that police planted the items on them. The two, Duncan Odhiambo Otieno and Calvin Ochieng Odongo, were arraigned in court last Friday, where the police requested 14 days to complete their investigations. Chief Magistrate Benard […]
Two Alleged Employees of Embattled Politician Jimmy Wanjigi Detained Over Possession of Explosives
Two employees of politician Jimmy Wanjigi, who were allegedly arrested in his vehicle with explosive devices, have been detained until Monday when the court will rule on whether they will be held for additional days. This comes after the DPP made an application to the court, requesting that the two be detained for two weeks […]
Two Employees of Politician Wanjigi Arraigned in Court For Being Found With Explosives.
Two employees of embattled politician Wanjigi will remain in custody until Monday, when the court will deliver a ruling on their detention. Police claim they were found with explosives
Courts to Remain Open on Thursday Despite Nane Nane Demos, Judiciary Says
All courts countrywide will be open tomorrow as usual despite the Nane Nane demonstrations expected to take place in the city. In a statement released this evening, the Judiciary Leadership Team said they held a meeting today and resolved that the courts would remain open. “To uphold the Constitution, the Judiciary Leadership Team has resolved […]
Businessman Devani, Who Evaded Authorities for 16 Years, Charged in 7.6B Oil Scandal
Businessman Yagnesh Devani, who has evaded authorities for 16 years, was on Wednesday charged in relation to the Sh 7.6 billion Triton oil scandal. Devani was extradited from the UK early this week after the state made a successful application to have him brought back to Kenya to answer fraud charges. He denied 11 counts […]