Nairobi, July 8, 2025 The High Court has allowed the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) to join a petition filed by Thika Chief Magistrate Stellah Atambo against the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and EACC that challenged her prosecution. The matter came up for hearing […]

NAIROBI, July 8, 2025 High Court Judge Diana Kavenza has rejected a fresh application for bail by Sarah Wairimu, the prime suspect in the murder of Dutch businessman Tob Cohen, ruling that she will remain in custody until the conclusion of the trial. “The accused shall remain in custody until the completion of the trial,” […]

Machakos, July 8, 2025 Justice Noel Adagi has consolidated two constitutional petitions filed against the Speaker of the Machakos County Assembly, citing their overlapping facts and legal issues. The matters, HCCHRPET E018/2025 (Hon. Nicholas Kitavi Nzioka & Others) and HCCHRPET E024/2025 (Hon. Stephen Mwathi), both challenge actions by the Assembly and its leadership. During the […]

Chief Justice Martha Koome has called on newly sworn-in members of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and the National Heroes Council to uphold integrity, constitutionalism, and public service as they embark on their new roles. Speaking during the official swearing-in ceremony at the Judiciary Headquarters, CJ Koome congratulated Ms. Peris Muthoni Kimani, Mr. Benjamin […]

In a bold and unprecedented move, governance expert and political economist Professor Fred Ogolla has issued a clarion call for the establishment of a Transitional Government to steer Kenya toward the 2027 General Elections, proposing that President William Ruto cede the remainder of his term in exchange for amnesty for alleged economic crimes and crimes […]

A petition has been filed at the Milimani High Court seeking to stop the construction of a Sh 1.2 billion megachurch allegedly being built at the State House Complex in Nairobi, amid claims of constitutional violations and secrecy. Levi Munyeri accuses the Presidency of grossly violating constitutional provisions by allowing the construction of the church […]

The Court of Appeal has directed the Environment and Land Court in Garissa to revisit a longstanding land dispute involving Wario Jilo and Yussuf Ali Sala, after finding that the High Court failed to determine a key jurisdictional issue. In a judgment delivered by Justices W. Karanja, L. Achode, and G.V. Odunga, the appellate court […]

The Court of Appeal has overturned a landmark decision by the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) that had declared Aga Khan University Hospital’s cancellation of a doctor’s clinical privileges unconstitutional and discriminatory. In a judgment delivered by Justices Jamila Mohammed, Fred Ochieng, and Aggrey Muchelule, the appellate court ruled that Dr. Edna Kemunto Gesore’s […]

The Court of Appeal has granted a stay of execution against a High Court ruling that awarded Kshs. 7.9 million to five Garissa residents who sued the State over an alleged military shooting incident in 2017. The stay blocks payment of the damages originally ordered after the High Court found the Kenya Defence Forces liable […]