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Topic: Jail

Elite schools hit by unrest as State warns jail terms await culprits

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki   2026-06-07 15:10:24

Several national schools closed after tensions, protests and disruptions. Stakeholders link unrest to pressure, communication gaps and anxiety.

Man jailed 40 years for defiling his 9-year-old niece

By Purity Mwangi   2026-06-04 19:01:25

Paul Murithi Wanjohi, 22, was accused that on November 22, 2023, at Kiamuiru village in Nyeri County he defiled DWN, a girl aged 9

Corruption suspects fined Sh198 million or face 75 years in jail

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-06-03 16:37:50

The magistrate ordered that all sentences run consecutively, meaning custodial terms will increase greatly if the fines are not paid.

Sakaja faces jail over alleged plot to help Kerich dodge prison

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-06-04 17:50:26

Nairobi  Governor Johnson Sakaja is now staring at a civil jail term after a law firm accused him in court of aiding his Finance CEC Charles Kerich's alleged flight to Dubai

Impunity: Nairobi CEC Kerich says can't be arrested despite court jailing him

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-05-27 17:00:23

Nairobi finance boss Charles Kerich faces a 3-month jail term for contempt after defying court orders to pay Sh106m, amid an arrest standoff.

Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans for 'humanitarian reasons'

By AFP   2026-05-24 18:10:27

It said that in view "of the age-old fraternal ties" between the two countries "and on the occasion of the advent of Eid al-Adha", the king has "granted, on humanitarian grounds