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Topic: Courts

How 'mischievous' litigants frustrate courts

By Daniel Chege   2026-02-16 18:04:11

The backlog of cases in court has been blamed on mischievous litigants abusing judicial processes by disobeying orders and filing frivolous cases to gain unfair advantage, judicial documents show.

Savula courts Luhya diaspora votes to bolster Ruto's 2027 re-election bid

By Juliet Omelo   2026-02-12 12:12:51

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has stepped up President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign by rallying Luhya voters living outside Western Kenya.

President Ruto criticises courts, calls some rulings 'judicial overreach'

By Gloria Bridget Ochwada   2026-01-28 13:40:04

Ruto noted that while his government respects the rule of law and complies with court orders, some judgments have far-reaching implications on public welfare and the economy.

Confusion as courts issue conflicting orders on duty-free rice imports

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-24 15:17:49

Conflicting High Court orders issued in Nairobi and Kerugoya over the clearance of 500,000 tonnes of duty-free rice at the Port of Mombasa have thrown the import process into confusion.

CJ Koome designates four courts to hear narcotics cases

By Fred Kagonye   2026-01-22 15:02:11

The move is part of efforts to strengthen Kenya’s response to the growing threat posed by drugs and related crimes, and to fast-track the prosecution of suspects.

Special narcotics courts will boost to renewed war against drugs

By Anthony Omerikwa   2026-01-21 16:49:27

Kenya’s renewed fight against alcohol and drug abuse has entered a decisive phase.