Activist who had sued DP Rigathi Gachagua over remarks he made against NIS boss Noordin Haji has withdrawn the case. The high court allowed an application by Fredrick Bikeri seeking to withdraw the matter that was filed weeks ago. The case came up for mention on Monday morning and through his lawyer Danstan Omari, Bikeri […]

A pastor was on Friday found guilty of stealing Sh 35.8 Million from ABC Bank with the help of a bank officer who was equally convicted too. Peter Nyaberi Nyamboga was convicted alongside a Boniface Wainaina Kabeu for stealing Sh 35.8 million from an ABC bank account and depositing it in his church account. Magistrate […]

Three activists have filed a lawsuit seeking to declare the current Parliament illegal and unconstitutional due to the unfilled seat of MP for Banisa Constituency following the death of MP Kulow Hassan in March. “In the absence of a Member of Parliament for Banisa Constituency, then the National Assembly cannot transact business as its unconstitutionally […]

The government has faced a significant setback as a three-judge bench declared the Social Health Insurance Act unconstitutional due to insufficient public participation. Justices Alfred Mabeya, Robert Limo, and Fridah Mugambi ruled that the act, which exhibited disparities, did not involve adequate public input. The court has suspended the decision for 120 days, allowing Parliament […]

The state suffered a setback after the High Court quashed a gazette notice issued by President William Ruto in May last year, establishing the Commission of Inquiry into the Shakahola Tragedy. Azimio La Umoja had challenged the President’s decision, deeming it illegal. In a judgment delivered today, Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that conferring powers of […]

An activist, Fredrick Bikeri, has initiated legal action against the implementation of the Social Health Insurance Scheme (SHIS), arguing that the transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is unworkable and detrimental to public health. Through his lawyer, Danstan Omari, Bikeri seeks to halt the implementation of Gazette Notice No. 603, dated January 25, […]

Shanzu Principal Magistrate’s Court has decided that one of the cases involving controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and 94 co-accused will be conducted in camera, starting Monday. This decision comes amid heightened sensitivity surrounding the witnesses, necessitating their protection from public and media exposure. Paul Mackenzie and his co-accused are implicated in several cases connected to […]

On Monday July 8 2024, a significant case was mentioned at the Milimani court, involving Hatim Mohammed Tahir, who stands accused of unauthorized disclosure of personal data to a third party. Tahir appeared in court alongside his legal representative, Dancun Okatch. In a bid to protect his client’s dignity, Okatch requested the court to bar […]