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"Bitten, but not covered": Man loses Sh2M in snakebite court battle

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-05-31 16:59:59

You can be bitten. You can be hospitalized. But if it's a snake that got you, don't expect compensation.

Drama at Milimani Court as EACC nabs three linked to Natembeya

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-03 12:09:36

There was drama outside the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Monday morning after plainclothes officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested three men.

State impunity: Lawyers, activists protest cyber law used to prosecute Njeri

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-04 08:45:00

Lawyers say the government is using a law created to punish hacker to tame dissent. Njeri was arrested for creating an online platform asking Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill.

Court gives DPP until June 16 to disclose evidence in Natembeya Sh3M graft case as five aides arrested

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-04 10:05:39

The Anti-Corruption Court has ordered the Director of Public Prosecutions until June 16 to disclose evidence in the Governor Natembeya Sh3M corruption case.

Kenyan returnee exposes rogue job agents in human trafficking scandal

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-07 11:55:43

Persons returning to the country have continued to expose rogue agents exploiting job seekers in search of overseas employment, particularly in the Gulf and Asia, lifting the lid on a growing crisis.

Court halts CS Duale's ban on nicotine product licences and importation

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-07 14:45:29

The government has suffered a major setback after the High Court suspended a directive by CS Aden Duale that had halted all licenses and import clearances of nicotine and related products.

Landmark petition reveals Kenyan jobseekers tricked into slavery trap overseas

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-09 08:00:00

Duncan Okindo’s legal case unveils a disturbing pattern of fraudulent recruitment, human trafficking, forced criminality.

Court sets hearing date for IEBC nominees

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-10 00:00:00

A temporary court order had frozen the swearing-in of the appointees, pending critical constitutional interpretation.

Former Minister Kimunya to defend self in Sh60m public land case

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-10 00:00:00

The charges relate to events in 2005 when Kimunya allegedly oversaw the allocation of 25 acres of public land to Midlands Ltd, valued at about Sh60 million.

Two police bosses confirm secret deployment on day Rex was shot

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-10 06:00:00

Former OCSs testified about last year’s anti-tax protest deployments that left Rex Masai dead in Nairobi’s CBD.

Mutunga and Karua sue Suluhu Tanzania over deportation

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-11 06:00:00

Retired Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and Martha Karua have filed a petition against the Tanzanian government, accusing it of unlawfully deporting them and denying them entry.

Adani-Ketraco multi-billion deal yet to be cancelled

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-11 09:30:00

Government acknowledged that the cancellation process for the Sh95.68 billion Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) –Adani energy deal is still ongoing. 

High Court extends orders blocking probe of Magistrate Stella Atambo

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-11 10:46:01

The High Court has extended interim orders barring the State from investigating or prosecuting Thika Law Courts Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo over bribery allegations.

Activists seek to privately prosecute DIG Lagat for Albert Ojwang murder

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-11 13:49:18

Four activists file petition seeking private prosecution of Police DIG Eliud Lagat over Albert Ojwang’s death; want him barred from accessing his office.

Former KPC boss Shem Ochuodho put on defence in Sh827 million graft case

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-12 10:13:36

A Nairobi court has ordered former KPC Managing Director Dr Shem Ochuodho to defend himself in a case accusing him of conspiring to defraud the company of over Sh827 million.

Police officer arraigned over Albert Ojwang murder

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-13 14:15:00

Constable James Mukhwana, who served as the Cell Sentry on the night of June 8, 2025, appeared before Milimani Magistrate Robinson Ondieki.

Court acquits Savula, his wives in Sh122m advertising fraud

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-13 15:01:52

Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina on Friday ruled that the prosecution had failed to prove the allegations beyond reasonable doubt. 

DPP withdraws car theft case against popular car dealer

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-13 16:08:10

DPP Renson Ingonga has withdrawn a car theft case against popular Nairobi car dealer and proprietor of Valley Road Motors, Francis Ng’ang’a and his son.

Officer in Ojwang's case to be detained for a week

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-14 00:00:00

A junior police officer attached to the Central Police Station, Nairobi, will remain in custody for seven more days as a court considers a request by the State to detain him for a further 21 days. 

IPOA asks court to detain Central police OCS Talam for 21 days

By Nancy Gitonga   2025-06-16 15:45:19

Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talam will be held at Langata cells for two more days before the court determines whether it will grant a request by IPOA to hold him for 21 days.