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Nancy Gitonga

Ministry of Lands: A hotbed of corruption exposed by court of appeal ruling

The Ministry of Lands has long been a hub of controversy in the country with land fraud cases piling up and innocent citizens losing their property rights.

Ministry of Lands: A hotbed of corruption exposed by court of appeal ruling

Woman sues neighbours for defamation over dog barking claims

Woman sues neighbours for defamation over dog barking claims

Court rejects police officers' plea to stop Baby Pendo case

Court rejects police officers' plea to stop Baby Pendo case

Court orders matatus linked to politician's son to obey traffic rules

Court orders matatus linked to politician's son to obey traffic rules

Court freezes copyright society's bank account, paybill number

A commercial court has frozen Music Copyright Society of Kenya's bank accounts and paybill number, for disregarding orders to halt revenue collection.

Court freezes copyright society's bank account, paybill number

Court blocks EACC from probing Thika magistrate linked to graft

Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo has gotten a reprieve after the High Court issued a conservatory order barring the State from investigating and prosecuting her over bribery allegations.

Court blocks EACC from probing Thika magistrate linked to graft

Magistrate seeks to halt EACC probe, calls search warrant unfair

Thika Magistrate Stella Atambo has accused detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) of unlawfully obtaining a court order to search her residence last week.

Magistrate seeks to halt EACC probe, calls search warrant unfair

Blow to Kawira Mwangaza as court upholds impeachment

High Court upholds Senate’s decision to impeach Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, Justice Bahati Mwamuye rules it was lawful and constitutional.

Blow to Kawira Mwangaza as court upholds impeachment

Witnesses recount the night Starlet Wahu was murdered

Three key witnesses testified in the High Court, directly linking prime suspect John Matara to the brutal murder of socialite Starlet Wahu in his ongoing trial.

Witnesses recount the night Starlet Wahu was murdered

How system error cost gambler Sh99 million in Betika winnings

Betika rejected the payout citing a system error that led to an inflated prize, and referred to the terms and conditions which capped the maximum payout at Sh1 million.

How system error cost gambler Sh99 million in Betika winnings

Court allows church to sell prime properties, refuses to reinstall bishop

Former Methodist Church bishop claimed sale of multi-billion-shilling assets was irregular. Court of Appeal rules the current leadership was managing the church affairs well.

Court allows church to sell prime properties, refuses to reinstall bishop

Court orders fresh investigations into Police Sacco over theft allegations

The High Court has ordered a fresh investigation into the Kenya National Police Sacco over allegations of embezzlement and fraud involving its board of directors.

Court orders fresh investigations into Police Sacco over theft allegations

Portland cement board chair sued over MD appointment

The ongoing leadership wrangles at East Africa Portland Cement (EAPC) have escalated to court, with a city lawyer suing the EAPC board chairman Richard Mbithi.

Portland cement board chair sued over MD appointment

Inside biggest drug empire: the rise and fall of Mathee wa Ngara

Mathee wa Ngara has managed to operate under the radar for over a decade despite persistent rumors and whispers surrounding the true source of her income.

Inside biggest drug empire: the rise and fall of Mathee wa Ngara

Journalist Dola gets early release from jail

Moses Dola, a journalist who has spent over nine years in prison for killing his wife Sarah Wambui Kabiru, was freed on Thursday.

Journalist Dola gets early release from jail

Ex-Journalist Moses Dola, in prison for 10 years over wife's murder, freed

High Court frees ex-journalist Moses Dola, sentenced to 10 years for his wife’s killing, following CJ Martha Koome’s 2022 directive on decongesting prisons.

Ex-Journalist Moses Dola, in prison for 10 years over wife's murder, freed

Court rules SRC has say on parastatals pay

The Court of Appeal has affirmed that SRC has the constitutional authority to regulate the salaries and benefits of public officers in trustee corporations.

Court rules SRC has say on parastatals pay

Ex-Ruto adviser wants case against his appointment dismissed

Oloo has denied allegations raised by city lawyer Apollo Mboya arguing that he was still serving as the president's advisor at the time of his appointment to the selection panel.

Ex-Ruto adviser wants case against his appointment dismissed

Woman sacked for increasing her pay loses battle against employer

An employee who was caught altering her salary and benefits from Sh91,105 to Sh250,000 while on sick leave has lost a legal battle against her employer.

Woman sacked for increasing her pay loses battle against employer

Dutch national jailed 10 years for exposing minors to pornographic content

Jan Int Veld alias Teacher Jan Mzungu was additionally ordered to pay Sh 1 million in compensation to each of the minors for the trauma caused.

Dutch national jailed 10 years for exposing minors to pornographic content

Court denies Waititu bail in his appeal against 12-year jail term

Former Kiambu Governor Waititu will remain in custody after the High Court rejected his request for release pending an appeal against his 12-year sentence.

Court denies Waititu bail in his appeal against 12-year jail term

Police officer in court over murder of colleague

Police officer Ezekiel Kipkoech Tarus is in custody over suspicion of killing Raphael Kimuli Wambua in a shooting incident on February 23, 2025 in the Ruaraka area.

Police officer in court over murder of colleague

Court dismisses MCSK's bid to collect royalties

It is a big win for musicians and singers after the High Court has dismissed a petition by the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) seeking to collect royalties on their behalf.

Court dismisses MCSK's bid to collect royalties

Parents sue Aga Khan Hospital for baby's body

Two parents have filed a lawsuit against the hospital, over claims of unlawfully withholding the remains of their deceased infant twin and detaining their surviving child due to an unpaid bill.

Parents sue Aga Khan Hospital for baby's body

High Court suspends case to jail Wetang'ula for contempt

The High Court has suspended the hearing of an application by 12 activists who are seeking to have National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula jailed for court contempt.

High Court suspends case to jail Wetang'ula for contempt

Court declares ex-Speaker's ouster illegal, orders assembly to pay him

It is a big win for Onyango Oloo, the former Speaker of Kisumu County Assembly after the Court of Appeal declared his impeachment unlawful.

Court declares ex-Speaker's ouster illegal, orders assembly to pay him

DPP faces ouster bid over withdrawal of death threat case

A petition has been filed before the Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking the removal of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga from office.

DPP faces ouster bid over withdrawal of death threat case

Woman sues KEPSHA chairperson's widow, claims exclusion from burial plans

A woman has moved to court to seek recognition as the legitimate daughter of the late Johnson Matheka Nzioka, who died in a car accident on February 16, 2025.

Woman sues KEPSHA chairperson's widow, claims exclusion from burial plans

Court of Appeal halts High Court proceedings on Gachagua's impeachment case

The Court of Appeal has issued conservatory orders stopping the High Court from hearing cases filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua challenging his impeachment.

Court of Appeal halts High Court proceedings on Gachagua's impeachment case

Juja MP gets Sh500k bail in papers forgery case

Juja MP George Koimburi was granted Sh500,000 bail by a Kiambu court on allegations of skipping four hearings in his academic forgery case.

Juja MP gets Sh500k bail in papers forgery case

DPP opposes bail for Waititu pending his sentence appeal

DPP argued that Waititu’s conviction was based on solid evidence and that there is no legal basis for granting him bail.

DPP opposes bail for Waititu pending his sentence appeal

Court halts KRA's bid to collect Kidero's millions

The legal battle centres around KRA’s decision to impose taxes on funds that were initially meant for political campaigns.

Court halts KRA's bid to collect Kidero's millions

Obado to call two more witnesses in Sharon Otieno murder trial

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado intends to present sworn evidence and bring in witnesses to demonstrate that he was not involved in the murder of his girlfriend Sharon.

Obado to call two more witnesses in Sharon Otieno murder trial

DPP appeals Waititu's acquittal on money laundering charges

The DPP has called for the overturning of the acquittal on the money laundering charges and stricter penalties for Waititu and his wife Wangari.

DPP appeals Waititu's acquittal on money laundering charges

Kawira Mwangaza cites chaotic Senate in fight for job

Meru Governor challenges her removal alleging the process was a sham. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and the senators insist the impeachment was lawful.

Kawira Mwangaza cites chaotic Senate in fight for job

How Waititu was nailed: A deep dive into the Sh 588 million Scandal

Former Governor of Kiambu, Ferdinand Ndungu Waititu, is now behind bars, convicted for receiving a Sh 25.6 million kickback in connection with the Sh 588 million road tender scandal.

How Waititu was nailed: A deep dive into the Sh 588 million Scandal

I don't know these men, suspect in ex-Kabete MP's murder says

One of the suspects arrested in connection with the murder and robbery of former Kabete MP Muchai, his two bodyguards, and his driver has denied any involvement in the crime.

I don't know these men, suspect in ex-Kabete MP's murder says

Kawira Mwangaza wants court to overturn impeachment over contempt

Meru Governor Mwangaza has urged the High Court to quash her impeachment arguing that the MCAs and senators discussed her removal when there was a court order prohibiting her ouster.

Kawira Mwangaza wants court to overturn impeachment over contempt

Kenya Kwanza MPs in court to overturn majority side judgment

Four Kenya Kwanza MPs including Kimani Ichung’wah move to Court of Appeal to challenge decision declaring Azimio majority in National Assembly.

Kenya Kwanza MPs in court to overturn majority side judgment

Sarah Wairimu to stay in custody after court denies bail in Cohen's murder case

High Court rules that Tob Cohen’s widow is likely to interfere with two key witnesses. Sarah Wairimu was first charged in 2019 but the DPP dropped the case.

Sarah Wairimu to stay in custody after court denies bail in Cohen's murder case

Court denies Sarah Wairimu bail over witness intimidation claims

Sarah Wairimu will remain in custody at Lang'ata Women’s Prison until two key protected prosecution witnesses testify.

Court denies Sarah Wairimu bail over witness intimidation claims

Waititu appeals 12-year jail term over Sh588m graft case

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has filed an appeal challenging the decision to sentence him to 12 years in prison over the Sh588 million corruption case.

Waititu appeals 12-year jail term over Sh588m graft case

Waititu pays the price for his 'corrupt' ways

In a dramatic fall from grace, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, once hailed as a political giant, was sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Anti-Corruption Court.

Waititu pays the price for his 'corrupt' ways

Ex-Kiambu Governor Waititu hospitalised

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu taken ill, admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital a day after his sentencing, his lawyer John Sakwa confirms.

Ex-Kiambu Governor Waititu hospitalised

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