COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) have arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized a massive consignment of narcotics in a well-coordinated operation carried out in Kandara, Murang’a County. The suspect, Eunice Wangui Kimani, was apprehended at her residence following a tip-off from members of the public. A thorough search of the premises led to […]
Chief Justice Martha Koome has officially launched the Judiciary Committee on Elections (JCE) Operational Plan 2025–2029, marking the beginning of preparations for the 2027 electoral dispute resolution cycle. Speaking during the twin event that also saw the handover of JCE leadership from Justice Mohammed Ibrahim to Justice Njoki Ndung’u, the Chief Justice hailed the outgoing […]
Emmanuel Mayi Onyango was on Monday arraigned before Magistrate Carolyne Mugo at the Milimani Law Courts on multiple charges, including impersonating a police officer, assaulting a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest. According to the prosecution, Onyango allegedly posed as a police officer on July 18, 2025, without the written authorization of the Inspector General, […]
Activist Boniface Mwangi was arraigned at the Kahawa Law Courts on 21st July 2025, following his arrest on 19th July 2025 at his home. He was charged with being in possession of ammunition without a valid firearm certificate. The courtroom was packed with activists and a battery of lawyers who turned up to witness the […]
Kennedy Kalombotole, the main suspect in the shocking double murder case at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), was arraigned at the Kibera Law Courts as disturbing new details emerged about the deaths of two fellow patients. His lawyer, Zephaniah Achapa, pleaded with the court to consider his client’s deteriorating health and dire social background. “Give My […]
A man identified as Kiprotich Ronoh Brian has been detained for seven days after being arraigned in court under a miscellaneous application. The prosecution had requested 14 days to hold the suspect to allow time for investigations to be completed. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Ronoh is being probed for unauthorized interception […]
Justice Diana Kavedza of the Kibera High Court has denied bond to Erick Mutinda, the prime suspect in the murder of Sylvia Kemunto, a second-year student at Multimedia University at the time of her death. Mutinda, also a student at the same institution, will remain in police custody pending the formal plea-taking process. The decision […]
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has distanced itself from allegations surrounding the disappearance of Wajir Huduma Centre boss Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed, stating that it has no legal authority to arrest, detain, or abduct individuals. In formal court filings opposing the habeas corpus application lodged by Hussein’s family, the ODPP maintained that […]
Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara has been released on a bond of Ksh.50,000 as the court considers an application to suspend her prosecution in an incitement case. Kihara, who was arrested on Thursday afternoon, appeared before the Milimani Law Courts on Friday morning, where she was expected to face charges of offensive conduct. She […]
For the sixth time, the Environment and Land Court in Kwale has failed to deliver judgment in a high-stakes Sh15 billion land dispute involving two Mombasa residents and a company linked to a prominent businessman. Justice Titus Naikuni informed the parties on Thursday that the judgment was not ready, postponing the ruling to September. The […]
