Nancy Gitonga

Kithure Kindiki it is

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-11-01 16:00:00

Prof Kithure Kindiki is set to be sworn in Friday as Kenya’s new Deputy President after a pivotal High Court ruling that lifted orders blocking his inauguration. 

NYS officials to be jailed over NYS Sh791 m scandal

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-11-04 00:00:00

Two former NYS employees face imprisonment after they were found guilty of processing fraudulent payments, resulting in a loss of Sh791 million.

Gambling firm appeals against order banning use of speed dial features

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-11-05 16:18:50

Milestone Games Limited has filed an appeal challenging a High Court decision that upheld a consent order directing all gaming operators to cease using the speed dial feature on internet browsers.

Court finds Nairobi slums evictions were illegal, orders compensation

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-11-05 20:35:00

The High Court has declared the forced eviction and demolition of houses in several Nairobi slums earlier this year illegal and unconstitutional.

Activist seeks court nod to quash Kindiki appointment as DP

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-11-07 20:55:00

An activist, Joseph Enock Aura, has filed a petition at the Milimani High Court seeking to quash Prof Kithure Kindiki’s appointment as Deputy President. 

Two ex-NYS staff jailed over loss of Sh791 million

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-11-08 00:00:00

Nine years since the Sh800 million NYS scandal rocked the nation, two former officials, Hendrick Nyongesa Pilisi and Samuel Wachenje, have been sentenced to prison.

DPP wants Waititu, wife jailed over Sh588m fraud

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-11-09 18:40:00

Ingonga wants Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari convicted for the misappropriation of Sh588 million belonging to Kiambu County.

Woman sues brother-in-law over husband's multi-million estate

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-11-21 19:00:39

A woman has filed a lawsuit against her brother-in-law, James Mathu Njau, accusing him of attempting to seize her late husband’s estate.

Court halts immunity granted to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-11-25 20:50:00

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation had enjoyed legal protections and benefits typically afforded to recognised non-governmental organisations. 

Court finds Devani has case to answer in Sh1.5b jet fuel scam

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-11-25 20:50:00

A court has found businessman Yagnesh Devani has a case to answer in connection with the 2008 Sh1.5 billion Kipevu jet fuel scam.

Court halts JKIA deal with Adani, orders evidence of cancellation

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-11-28 20:00:00

The High Court has issued an order prohibiting the government from entering into any contract to lease JKIA to the Adani Group or any other entity or individual.

Former Elgeyo Marakwet County official to lose Sh80m property following court ruling

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-11-29 19:00:00

The High Court has ordered former Elgeyo Marakwet County official Livingstone Tanui, his wife, daughter and father to surrender several assets and cash to the State.

Joyce Akinyi: From hotel owner and now convicted heroin trafficker

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-12-01 20:30:00

She was first introduced to the public when she married Chinedu, a Nigerian businessman with whom she was frequently arrested on charges of drug trafficking.

Two nurses charged for acid attack on police officers in Ngara

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-12-02 20:55:00

Two nurses accused of pouring acid on the faces and hands of three police officers during a raid at their private clinic in the Ngara area were charged on Monday.

Senator seeks court protection following Gachagua attack

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-12-03 20:30:00

Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa has moved to court to block police and Director of Public Prosecutions from arresting or charging him.

Kindiki: We respect independence of DPP's office

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-12-05 18:48:00

Kithure Kindiki has reiterated the Executive's commitment to upholding the independence of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and other independent institutions.

Court orders State to pay trader Sh1.2b for bypass land

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-12-05 18:15:00

The High Court has ordered the government to compensate Mombasa businessman Karim Mohamed Hassanali with Sh1.2 billion for his land.

I was sent by God to burn church, woman tells court

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-12-11 06:00:00

A woman has admitted in court that she attempted to set on fire a city church, claiming she was sent by God to deliver a “heavenly message”.

Sonko's acquittal in Sh20m graft case overturned, retrial ordered

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-12-12 06:00:00

Fresh setback for former Nairobi governor as judge orders retrial of corruption case.Sonko and businessman Jamal allegedly sought a bribe to influence a contract in 2019.

Petitioner sues Kebs over age limit for imported vehicles

By Nancy Gitonga   2024-12-12 14:42:33

A petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the constitutionality of a regulation in the Kenya Bureau of Standards Code of Practice that limits the age of imported vehicles to eight years.