COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Police officer Klinzy Barasa has suffered a major setback after the High Court denied him bond in a murder case arising from the fatal shooting of a mask vendor during the June 2025 Gen Z protests in Nairobi. The demonstrations were held to commemorate young people who lost their lives during the June 2024 protests […]
The Court of Appeal has overturned the High Court decision that had declared the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) Act unconstitutional and ordered the shutdown of the fund. In a judgment delivered on 6 February 2026, the appellate court set aside the September 20, 2024 High Court ruling and held that the NGCDF Act, […]
A marketing agency has asked the Nairobi Chief Magistrate’s Court to dismiss a suit seeking payment for an alleged sponsorship deal at the Chrome Furaha City Festival, saying no contract was ever signed and no agreement was reached. In a replying affidavit sworn by Patricia Mbatia, the 1st defendant, Game Changer Marketing Company Limited told […]
Nominated Senator Hezena Malmal Lemaletian has responded to a demand letter issued by lawyers acting for Samburu Senator Lelegwe Ltumbesi, insisting that her public remarks were made in good faith and within her constitutional duty to speak on matters of public interest and personal security. The response comes after advocates for the elected Samburu Senator […]
The High Court in Kerugoya has declined to immediately stop the deployment of artificial intelligence systems in the country, despite a fresh petition by human rights activists warning of serious risks to constitutional rights and the 2027 General Election. High Court Judge Edward M. Muriithi declined to grant the conservatory orders sought at the ex-parte […]
The High Court in Nairobi has issued interim orders restraining MCA Robert Alai from publishing, posting or republishing any defamatory information about city advocate Danstan Omari. Justice Janet Mulwa issued the interim order in favour of Omari pending hearing and determination of the defamation suit filed in court. “an order restraining the respondent(Alai) from posting, […]
Members of the Rastafarian community have voiced frustration after court security officers blocked them from entering the High Court with cannabis seeds they intended to present as evidence in an ongoing constitutional petition. The petitioners, who are challenging what they term persistent police harassment, said the seeds were meant to be produced as exhibits to […]
The High Court has extended interim orders freezing assets in a civil recovery case filed by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over Sh813 million allegedly linked to corruption involving Kiambu Governor Paul Kimani Wamatangi and other defendants. The matter was placed before Hedwig Okwany for directions, as the court considered an application by the anti-graft […]
Two Turkish nationals who were arrested following a gun drama involving a county governor and his driver in Kilifi County have been charged before a Mombasa court with terrorism-related offences, illegal possession of a firearm and assault. One of the suspects, Osman Erdinc Elsek, was arraigned before Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo and charged with […]
Mwenda Mbijiwe’s mother emotionally knelt before the court, tearfully calling on God to remember her suffering as she continues her agonizing search for her son, who has been missing for years. She later took the stand to explain the terrible ordeal she has gone through in the hands of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations in […]
