COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
The Court of Appeal has delivered a far-reaching judgment on Nairobi’s zoning and planning regime, directing the County Government to finalise and gazette a lawful development control policy within six months. The appeal arose from a petition filed by the Rhapta Road Residents Association, which challenged approvals granted for high-rise towers some rising to 28 […]
The High Court has stopped the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) from proceeding with petitions seeking the removal of Court of Appeal Judge Sankale Ole Kantai from office. In a ruling delivered by Justice Chacha Mwita, the court held that entertaining the petitions while related proceedings remain pending before the High Court would jeopardize the judge’s […]
A light moment unfolded in Justice Chacha Mwita’s courtroom when a lawyer attempted to indicate that he would file his responses “at the end of COB.” The judge immediately cut him short, asking what exactly the phrase meant. “I do not know what COB is, and it is not in our calendar,” Justice Mwita said […]
A man accused of stealing more than Sh500,000 from a client while masquerading as a taxi driver has been detained at Kabete Police Station until Monday, when his case will be heard. Fred Atandi Morara appeared before Magistrate Casmir Obiero at the Dagoretti Law Courts, where the court granted police permission to continue holding him […]
The Anti-Corruption Court has given the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) 30 days to provide all evidential material in the Sh31.8 million corruption case involving former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati and his ten co-accused persons who are also former county officials, and several contractors. Milimani Chief Magistrate Charles Ondieki, in a ruling, […]
The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the recent appointments of judges to the Court of Appeal, ruling that the process was conducted fairly and in accordance with the law. In a judgment delivered by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, the court held that there was no evidence to suggest that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) […]
The High Court has stopped Parliament from forwarding the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to the President for assent, pending the determination of a petition filed by Katiba Institute. In a ruling delivered by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, the court held that the issues raised by the petitioners were not idle arguments but weighty constitutional […]
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced a wave of promotions across the Judiciary, elevating dozens of magistrates and Kadhis to higher ranks in a move aimed at boosting efficiency and strengthening service delivery in courts across the country. In a letter by the Chief Registrar, JSC says the promotions were approved during the Commission’s […]
Activist Boniface Mwangi has testified in court against businessman Clive Wafukho, who is accused of defrauding him of Ksh 1 million in a failed borehole drilling project. Wafukho faces charges of cheating, contrary to Section 315 of the Penal Code. According to court documents and Mwangi’s testimony, the alleged fraud occurred between December 8 and […]
The Anti-Corruption Court has directed the prosecution to supply the defence with all disclosure materials in the corruption case against Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok. During a mention of the matter, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) sought 30 days to avail documentary evidence intended for trial. Although concerned about the delay, the defence agreed to […]
