COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
In Bungoma, 24-year-old Stephen Mlongo hanged himself in his kitchen, while in Kakamega, 28-year-old Gideon Nyongesa set himself on fire using a sofa in his locked house. A 15-year-old girl in Vihiga reportedly died after ingesting poison, and in Kilifi, 79-year-old Nyundo Ngumbao was found hanged in his home. In Nairobi’s Kahawa West, 29-year-old Henry […]
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved murder charges against five suspects, including Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were’s bodyguard, Allan Omondi Ogola, in connection with the legislator’s killing on April 30, 2025, near City Mortuary Roundabout in Nairobi. Ogola, alongside Isaac Kuria alias Kush (alleged hitman), William Imoli alias Imo, Edwin Oduor Odhiambo alias Machuani […]
Chief Justice Emeritus David Maraga has criticized the state for arresting and charging software developer Rose Njeri over her role in promoting public participation in the 2025 Finance Bill. Instead, he argued, Njeri should be celebrated for her efforts. Defending Njeri in court, Maraga expressed disbelief at the prosecution’s decision to arraign her, noting that […]
Software developer Rose Njeri, who is facing charges under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act, has been released on a personal bond of Ksh100,000. Her release comes as the court considers a legal challenge filed by her defense team questioning the validity of the charges against her. Njeri appeared before Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo at the […]
Six people suspected to be part of a syndicate that has been stealing Millions from Kenyans from their Mpesa and bank accounts were on Tuesday arraigned before a Kahawa Law court by the police. They include Fortune Muthina Kinyanzui, Ruel Kipkoech Yator, Kevin Koech, Laban Koech,Towett Kipkorir and Weldon Rono who were nabbed over the […]
A university student, Webstar Ochora Elijah, has been released on bond after appearing in court on charges of impersonating Charlene Ruto, the daughter of President William Ruto. Webstar was arraigned before Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo, where he was formally charged with personation in violation of Section 382 of the Penal Code. According to the prosecution, on […]
There was drama at the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday after three employees of Trans Nzoia County were dramatically arrested as they left Governor George Natembeya mention. The three had come to court in solidarity and to support the Governor for his mention but after court session they three were nabbed by EACC officers and […]
The Anti-corruption court has ordered the DPP to provide the defence with all materials it intends to rely on in the trial against Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. This is after the prosecution told court that it had failed to comply with an earlier court order regarding the disclosure of evidence. “Those documents and statements […]
Sleuths in Kilifi County are investigating a robbery case where five armed men broke into Advocate Danstan omari’s client pastor Ezekiel Odero’s New Life and Prayer Centre Church. The incident occurred on the night of June 1, 2025, when five armed individuals broke into the church premises. The suspects, reportedly dressed in police jungle uniforms […]
The Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi have released four suspects linked to the alleged staged abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi, ruling that there were insufficient grounds to continue holding them in custody. The suspects Grace Nduta Wairimu (MCA for Kanyenya-ini Ward), Peter Kiratu Mbari, David Macharia Gatana, and Cyrus Muhia were each granted release […]
