Court orders detention of six officers in Turkana arms trafficking probe

The investigating officer laid out compelling reasons to justify the continued detention of the six police officers.

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How lack of evidence set free suspects in NCPB fake fertiliser scam

Magistrates says the prosecution had not proved graft charges against the former MD.

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How police officers allegedly supplied guns, bullets to bandits

For years, pastoralist families in the North Rift have borne the brunt of heavily armed bandits

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Police recruitment to proceed after court petition withdrawn

The recruitment of 10,000 police officers will proceed on Wednesday morning following the withdrawal of a petition filed at the Milimani High Court

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High Court bans 'disgraceful' detention of bodies over medical bills

Justice Sifuna ruled that a deceased person’s body is not property and cannot be used as collateral for debt, saying medical debts should be pursued as civil claims through legal demand.

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Court denies ex-OCS Talaam bail in Albert Ojwang murder case

The High Court in Kibera has denied bail to former Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam, Police Constable James Mukhwana, and four co-accused over the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang.

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Attorney General opposes bid to strip IG of powers to control police payroll

The Attorney General has told the High Court that the National Police Service Commission has no express constitutional mandate over payroll management.

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DPP opposes release of passport for Oki Trading Director in Sh356 million fraud case

The State prosecutor told the trial court that Khatwani had not tabled fresh evidence to justify the release of his travel documents.

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Estate of late Spy Chief Kanyotu warns over sale of Kangaita Coffee land

The late Kanyotu, who was a director of Kangaita Coffee Estate Limited, held 4,905 out of 5,000 shares in the company, effectively controlling 99.9 per cent of the estate.

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Court halts Sh7 billion pension payout to 629 Stanchart retirees

Over 600 retired Standard Chartered Bank workers have been dealt another blow after the High Court blocked the release of Sh7 billion pension dues owed to them since 1999.

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How Baba Dogo-based firm CEO diverted Sh356 million to wife's Mpesa account

Honey Khatwani, systematically siphoned more than Sh356 million from the firm by diverting client funds into his personal bank accounts and even into his wife’s M-Pesa account.

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How Lands Ministry issued two titles for Sh1.35 billion Spring Valley property

Chelogoi, who has been found with a case to answer to forgery charges, shocked the court when he produced a report revealing that he is listed as the registered owner of the disputed land.

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High Court allows DPP to drop Sh112m fraud case against businessmen

The High Court has overturned a ruling that blocked the Director of Public Prosecutions from dropping criminal charges against two businessmen.

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Why first family wants body of Kiambu DG's father exhumed

Since James Mburu Kinani’s death on November 20, 2024, his body had lain in the AIC Kijabe Mission Hospital mortuary amid a prolonged dispute over where he should be buried.

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Keroche Breweries sues ex-MD Shollei, seeks Sh10b in damages to reputation

Keroche Breweries has sued former Managing Director, Sam Krus Shollei, over claims of causing reputational and financial harm to the company over a Sh75 million disputed debt

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Charlene Ruto forgives Author Ochora, withdraws criminal charges

According to a consent filed before Milimani Magistrate Robinson Ondieki, Ochora tendered a formal apology, which Charlene accepted, paving the way for the termination of the case.

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How Cate Waruguru tricked lover to disinherit wife, children

Waruguru allegedly played a central role in a scheme that saw a man transfer six prime Mombasa and Nairobi properties to a company linked to her, disinheriting his wife and three children.  

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Bank property to be auctioned over missing Mbiyu estate funds

The action is to recover money mysteriously withdrawn from the estate of the late minister Mbiyu Koinange.

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Court halts push to entrench CDF, cites absence of referendum law

Katiba Institute, which filed the petition, told the court that MPs have rushed into amending the Constitution.

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Court bars JSC from acting on Sankale ouster bid over Cohen murder

The High Court has barred JSC from considering two petitions seeking the removal of Judge Sankale ole Kantai over allegations linking him Tob Cohen's murder.

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Blow to Ruto's mining reforms as new regulations declared illegal

The judge finds that the Ministry did not conduct meaningful public participation. The reforms formed the President’s plans to modernise mining industry, tighten oversight.

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Blow to DPP after court reinstates Sh300m fraud case against businessman

ODPP Renson Ingonga has suffered a blow after the High Court reinstated land fraud charges amounting to Sh300 million against businessman Abdirahman Muhumed Abdi.

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Court bars Parliament from forwarding CDF Bill to President Ruto

The High Court has barred Parliament from forwarding the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to President William Ruto for assent.

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Constitution Bill: MPs, Senators get nod to join petition

The High Court has allowed MPs and Senators to formally join a petition challenging the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

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Court extends orders barring MP Jayne Kihara's prosecution to March next year

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has secured extended relief from criminal prosecution after the High Court prolonged orders suspending her trial until March 10, 2026.

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DPP given 30 days to supply evidence in Barchok graft case

Governor Barchok is facing seven criminal counts, including conflict of interest, unlawful acquisition, and use of proceeds of crime amounting to Sh2 million. 

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Blow to Oparanya as court nullifies withdrawal of Sh2.2b graft case

Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya, has suffered a major setback after the High Court quashed the Director of Public Prosecutions’ decision to withdraw Sh2.2 billion corruption charges against him.

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Big win for 600 ex-Stanchart staff in Sh30b payout battle with bank

Standard Chartered Bank and 11 pension scheme trustees challenged tribunal’s decision. The ruling clears the way for former employees to finally receive recalculated benefits.

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Man sues Kang'ata over alleged misuse of name in crash petition

A former Murang’a County driver has filed a petition against Governor Kang’ata, accusing him of fraudulently using his name in a Senate petition related to compensation for Ethiopian Airlines crash.

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Lobby group gives DPP 14 days to prosecute corrupt officials or face ouster

The lobby group Justice and Equity Council has given a 14-day ultimatum to the DPP Renson Ingonga, to prosecute corrupt government officials or face a petition for removal from office.

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Why DPP Ingonga is weak link in fight against corruption

From delayed prosecutions, returning files for flimsy reasons, to unexplained withdrawal of cases, the ODPP is increasingly emerging as the weakest link in the anti-corruption war.

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DPP Ingonga on the spot over high-profile case withdrawals

When Renson Ingonga took over as Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions in September 2023, there was cautious optimism that he would restore integrity to an office. 

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Anglo Leasing case takes new twist that could delay proceedings

The Kamani brothers are seeking a stay of proceedings to allow the Court of Appeal time to hear and determine their intended appeal over a recent High Court ruling.

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Reprieve for Orwoba from tribunal, but her replacement sworn in

PPDT found the party's disciplinary proceedings unlawful and biased against senator. But her replacement, Consolata Wakwabubi, was sworn in at the Senate.

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How courts have tamed Ruto's appetite for illegal task forces

President William Ruto’s move to establish a multi-agency team to fight corruption could be another failed attempt to usurp the powers of independent institutions.

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Big blow to President after court blocks his anti-corruption team

Four petitioners want the court to declare President William Ruto’s move unconstitutional.They have questioned the inclusion of State agencies as well as opaque funding structure.

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Auctioneers raid Baba Dogo firm over Sh356 Million court-ordered seizure

The raid was led by auctioneer Zacharia Baraza of Siuma Auctioneers, acting under warrants issued by both the High Court Commercial and Tax Division and Milimani Commercial Court. 

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Blogger charged with spreading false information about MP Mulyungi

A blogger has been charged with publishing false information on social media platforms allegedly targeting Mwingi Central MP Gideon Mulyungi and the Kitui County Assembly.

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Three charged over SIM swap fraud using Central OCS Talaam's phone

Three men have been charged before a Nairobi court for allegedly orchestrating a SIM swap fraud using the mobile number of Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam, while he was in custody.

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Court summons pathologist Oduor to testify in Jeff Mwathi inquest

Their evidence is expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding Jeff’s mysterious death in February 2023, which occurred at a house associated with DJ Fatxo.

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