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Sonko, three others have case to answer in Sh14 million graft scandal

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-04-30 09:45:00

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and three co-accused persons have a case to answer in a Sh14 million corruption case linked to the alleged irregular award.

Court stops prosecution of Russian woman accused of assaulting her son

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-04-30 10:07:43

The High Court has issued orders blocking the DPP from prosecuting a Russian national embroiled in a contentious divorce and child custody dispute

Sakata: Court stops DPP in explosive child custody battle

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-01 10:49:00

The High Court has halted the prosecution of a Russian woman in a child custody dispute, citing threats to her constitutional rights amid allegations of fraud.

Court deals blow to Bia Tosha bid on EABL sale

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-01 16:08:19

A beer distributor will have to wait longer to pursue its decade-old battle against EABL after the High Court declined to fast-track the hearing of two cases

DCI seeks 14 days to detain woman in probe into Dr Obwaka's death

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-04 14:58:30

DCI is seeking court orders to detain Beatrice Wangari, the prime suspect in the death of Dr Job Obwaka, for 14 days to complete investigations.

Of love affair and last meal: Police probe poisoning in Dr Obwaka death

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-05 08:25:00

Investigators are probing a possible poisoning case after Dr Job Obwaka died suddenly at a Kitengela home.

EACC seeks to recover Sh1.3b KBC land grabbed by private investors

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-05 10:00:56

The 20.17-acre land in Karen was acquired by the government in 1966 for the Voice of Kenya, now the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), as a transmission station.

Tribunal bars ODM from removing Sifuna as secretary general

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-05 16:01:54

ODM has suffered a major blow after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal issued fresh orders temporarily blocking it from removing Edwin Sifuna as the party’s secretary general.

Ex-Lands minister Amos Kimunya acquitted in Sh60m Nyandarua land graft case

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-06 20:09:00

Court acquits Amos Kimunya and three others in Sh60M Nyandarua land case, citing insufficient evidence.

Court rejects Ledama Ole Kina's bid to halt Sh1.2m pay to ex-aide over unlawful dismissal

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-08 12:40:00

Kina's application to stay execution and set aside the judgment was dismissed. The court found no merit in his bid to escape liability nearly three years after the matter was decided against him.

Court to rule on fresh bid to halt Sh30b EABL shares sale

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-08 20:50:00

The fresh application by Bia Tosha comes barely a month after Justice Bahati Mwamuye dismissed a near-identical request on April 9, 2026.

Where is LSK? New sheriff Charles Kanjama goes mute as Kenya burns

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-11 08:40:00

Barely weeks into office, questions are mounting: has the Law Society of Kenya gone quiet when it is needed most, and where is its new president?

Court blocks Wetang'ula from suspending MP Wamboka as PIC Chair

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-11 13:44:24

Bumula MP Jack Wamboka got a major reprieve after the High Court halted the National Assembly Speaker’s decision to suspend him from chairing the PIC over bribery claims.

Omari on the spot for filing case without complainant's consent

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-12 07:00:00

A Sh100 million case against Busia Governor Paul Otuoma has been thrown into doubt after the petitioner denied authorising lawyer Danstan Omari to file the suit on his behalf.

Police investigator describes Samidoh nephew's death scene

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-13 07:15:00

Fresh questions emerge as a senior detective tells an inquest there were no visible signs of struggle at the Roysambu apartment window linked to the death of Jeff Mwathi.

Court releases on bond woman at centre of Obwaka death probe

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-13 20:12:41

Wangari had moved to the High Court seeking to overturn the detention order, arguing that it violated her constitutional right to liberty. 

Tycoon Rajendra Sanghani moves to court to block sale of Sh70 million land

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-14 08:40:00

A City businessman has moved to the Land’s Court seeking orders to stop the sale or transfer of a disputed Sh70 million property in Nairobi’s upmarket area.

Kenya's most elusive 'drug queen' Joyce Akinyi overturns life sentence after years of scandal

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-15 10:05:00

After years of arrests, deportations and courtroom battles, controversial business woman walks free on the most serious charge of drug trafficking, leaving a long and troubled history behind

Drug queen walks free: Joyce Akinyi beats system again as men pay price

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-15 11:38:41

 Akinyi has once again walked free, this time after overturning a life sentence in a Sh5.6 million heroin trafficking case.

Court allows DPP to withdraw Sh73.5m Obado case after Sh235m repayment

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-15 12:00:00

The court ruled that the DPP did not abuse his powers in brokering the deal and adopted the plea bargain agreement as a judgment of the court.