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Kamau Muthoni

Health ministry, firm battle over HIV testing kits

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-01 06:00:00

The Ministry of Health clashed with a HIV and AIDs kits manufacturer on effectiveness of kits procured by the government following a rollout of a three-process testing.

Waititu to remain in jail after court denies bail plea again

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-01 16:09:20

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will continue serving his 12-year jail term at Kamiti Maximum Prison.

Court denies Ferdinand Waititu bail, ex-governor to serve 12 years in Kamiti

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-01 16:22:00

Waititu’s lawyer told the court his client had been unable to raise the required bank guarantee to secure his release.

Court dismisses Kirima children's bid to jail their stepmother

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-02 09:34:23

The Family High Court in Nairobi has declined to punish former Starehe MP Gerishon Kirima’s widow in a fresh row filed by her stepchildren.

Rice importers accuse KRA, KPA of illegally holding consignment

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-02 13:40:19

The eight companies alleged that despite getting clearance from the Agriculture and Food Authority and paying duties, their 7,835 consignment still stuck at the Port of Mombasa.

DPP appeals order on lawyer Guy Elms Spenser row over Sh 100 million Karen land

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-02 14:00:45

The DPP in his case filed before Criminal High Court Judge Kanyi Kimondo said that Milimani Magistrate Benmark Ekhumbi erred by failing to allow his application to terminate the criminal charges.

Court clears Sonko in Sh500 million case, says ARA relied on 'gossip'

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-02 16:53:58

ARA claimed Sonko got Sh500 million in suspicious cash transactions.

Indian manufacturer, Kenyan firm clash over Sh1.3b pharmaceutical deal

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-03 06:00:00

Prism accuses Galaxy of breaching distribution deal, colluding with regulator, and damaging its brand integrity.

Court halts police recruitment in Sh60 billion payroll row

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-03 06:00:00

Justice Hellen Wasilwa issued the orders in a case filed by former Kilome Member of Parliament John Harun Mwau.

Court: Police officers in masks, hoods and concealed number plates are 'thieves'

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-03 17:00:00

Justice Mugure Thande in her judgment likened the police behavior; from hoods to unmarked cars to those of criminals.

AG backs Supreme Court Judges against Havi in battle over a three-judge bench

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-04 13:33:45

On one hand, the judges of the apex court and Dorcas Oduor insisted that Justices Charles Kariuki, Bahati Mwamuye and Lawrence Mugambi are independent and competent to hear the cases they had filed.

Reprieve for Guardian Bank and Chandaria in lender buyout row

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-06 06:00:00

The Court of Appeal has handed businessman Chandaria’s family a major reprieve after reducing a Sh2.5 billion award handed by the High Court in row over Guilders Bank ownership.

Tea giants' bid to halt sexual abuse suit fails

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-07 08:00:00

The High Court has dismissed a case filed by Lipton Teas and Infusions PLC and Browns Investments PLC, which sought to stop a trial involving allegations of sexual harassment.

In good faith: LSK boss bows out of Ruto's panel

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-07 06:00:00

Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo on Monday crumbled under pressure and resigned from a panel appointed by President William Ruto to explore compensation of victims of protests.

Court of Appeal affirms check on spouses eyeing riches in marriage

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-08 06:00:00

Fida-Kenya had filed a case against sections of the Matrimonial Properties Act. High Court had ruled that if a spouse contributed nothing, they should get nothing.

Court directs State, Standard to discuss verdict on 2006 raid

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-09 11:50:12

Standard Group had sued the State over vandalised items. The High Court found the State culpable of the 2006 raid on the media house. 

Why Ntimama's children, author are fighting over biography

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-09 11:33:43

His two children, Lydia Naneu Ntimama and Amos Ntimama, have sued a biographer Patu Santoo Ole Naikumi, seeking to block him from publishing the story of their late father.

Why Ruto's protest victims panel is facing legal challenges

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-10 06:30:00

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has opposed President William Ruto’s appointment of a panel of experts for compensation of protests victims.

Kibaki inheritance row: Probe ties man claiming to be son to Siaya family

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-11 07:00:00

Fresh evidence shows Jacob Ocholla Mwai is a son of a former Bomas chief executive. Ocholla’s brothers deny any blood relation to late President Mwai Kibaki.

Raila push for unity and the BBI loss

By Kamau Muthoni   2025-10-15 11:30:39

The opposition leader sauntered across the country drumming a new roar for  2010 Constitution amendments sanctioned by his handshake partner, Kenyatta.