The Prosecution has withdrawn criminal charges against former Eastleigh North Police Station officer Rebeccah Njeri Muraya and her colleague, Sergeant Abdisalam Ahmed, citing insufficient evidence and double jeopardy. While granting the application, Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina noted that the prosecution had admitted it could not sustain the case. “The prosecution in this case has […]

City lawyer Peter Wanyama has hit out at National Assembly Speaker Dr. Moses Wetang’ula, dismissing claims of defamation contained in a demand letter served to him. In a strongly worded response, Wanyama denied that any defamatory remarks were published, insisting that the words in question amount to fair comment, truth, or honest opinion protected under […]

Four suspects accused of fraudulently swapping a SIM card belonging to former Central Police OCS, Taalam Samson Kiprotich, have been charged afresh before the Milimani Law Courts. The accused Brian Ronoh Kiprotich, Amos Nzomo Kimanzi, James Mutemi Munyithya, and Dennis Masavi Musyimi denied a fresh charge sheet containing 13 counts, including conspiracy to commit a […]

A Nairobi court has rejected an application by the prosecution seeking to detain a university student for 20 days over alleged involvement in a cyber fraud scheme that cost a leading betting company Ksh 11.4 million. The suspect, Seth Mwabe Okwanyo, was arraigned under a miscellaneous application in which investigators sought additional time to finalize […]

Bomet Governor Hillary Kipng’eno Barchok has been arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court to face charges of conflict of interest, acquisition, and use of proceeds of crime amounting to Sh2 million. The prosecution alleges that Barchok irregularly benefited from contracts awarded to Chemasus Construction Limited by the County Government of Bomet. Court records indicate that between […]

Directors of Heritage Flowers Limited, Shailesh Kumar Rai and Ranjeta Pandey Rai, have received reprieve after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) applied to withdraw criminal charges filed against them by a fellow director. The two directors, together with Isaac Ikua Kihara, Chris Oyunge Ontita, and Rosalia Blooms Limited, had been facing […]

Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, nine members of his family, and directors of several construction companies have been charged with fraudulent procurement and acquisition of proceeds of crime amounting to more than Sh271 million. According to the charge sheet, the group faces 27 counts, including fraudulent procurement, conflict of interest, and money laundering. Prosecutors allege […]

The Environment and Land Court has issued a warrant of arrest against Habanos Lounge director Maurice Asira after finding him in contempt of court for flouting noise pollution orders. In a ruling delivered virtually on August 28, 2025, Justice C.G. Mbogo said Asira who manages Taks & M Habanos Chill & Grill Limited must appear […]

The officer in charge of the Central Police Station armoury, Corporal Fredrick Odera Okapesi, failed to identify the alleged main suspect in the murder of activist Rex Kanyike Masai, despite earlier telling the court he knew him. Appearing before Milimani Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo on Monday, September 1, 2025, Corporal Okapesi was shown photos by […]