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Right suspects in court? How face masks, disguises threaten justice

From murder suspects to fraudsters, more accused individuals are stepping into court shrouded in layers of concealment.

Right suspects in court? How face masks, disguises threaten justice

'Blood Parliament': Four filmmakers granted Sh10,000 anticipatory bail

'Blood Parliament': Four filmmakers granted Sh10,000 anticipatory bail

City lawyer linked to Sh1.49 billion Equity Bank heist arraigned in court

City lawyer linked to Sh1.49 billion Equity Bank heist arraigned in court

Officers in Baby Pendo case charged with rape, murder and torture

Officers in Baby Pendo case charged with rape, murder and torture

Court of Appeal acquits ex-PS Mangiti in Sh47m NYS graft case

The Court of Appeal has upheld the acquittal of former Principal Secretary for Planning, Peter Oganga Mangiti, and 22 others in a Sh47.6 million graft case linked to the NYS Season 1 scandal.

Court of Appeal acquits ex-PS Mangiti in Sh47m NYS graft case

DPP: Eight senior officers made witnesses in Baby Pendo case

DPP Renson Ingonga has announced that eight police bosses in the killing of Baby Samantha Pendo in Kisumu will now be State witnesses.

DPP: Eight senior officers made witnesses in Baby Pendo case

CJ Koome picks bench to hear petitions seeking her removal

A three-judge bench has been appointed to hear consolidated petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Martha Koome and all other Supreme Court judges.

CJ Koome picks bench to hear petitions seeking her removal

Kiambu voter in court to block removal of Governor Wamatangi

According to court papers, Kimani accuses the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the National Police Service of harassing Wamatangi for political reasons.

Kiambu voter in court to block removal of Governor Wamatangi

DPP Ingonga drops charges against 8 police officers linked to murder of Baby Pendo

The 8 are among 11 police officers who were facing charges of murder, torture and crimes against humanity.

DPP Ingonga drops charges against 8 police officers linked to murder of Baby Pendo

The conclave's cardinals in numbers

133 cardinals are set to vote for his successor at the conclave beginning on Wednesday.

The conclave's cardinals in numbers

Four officers accused in Baby Pendo case released on bond

The High Court has released four police officers accused in the murder of Baby Pendo and other victims during the 2017 post election violence on a personal bond of Sh200,000 each.

Four officers accused in Baby Pendo case released on bond

Police fail to locate retired officer facing murder charges in Baby Pendo case

The National Police Service and Inspector General of Police reported unable to locate retired senior officer Mohamed Baa Amin, faces murder charges in connection with the death of Baby Pendo.

Police fail to locate retired officer facing murder charges in Baby Pendo case

Blow to Worldcoin as court orders deletion of data

The Court said Worldcoin used financial inducements to obtain the data from Kenyans instead of applying the data protection principle of informed consent.

Blow to Worldcoin as court orders deletion of data

Petition filed to stop MPs from processing CDF Bill

The lawsuit seeks orders to bar the National Assembly from proceeding with the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

Petition filed to stop MPs from processing CDF Bill

Blow for Ruto as court declares Climate Council appointments unconstitutional

The High Court has declared President William Ruto’s nomination of four individuals to the National Climate Change Council unconstitutional, illegal, and procedurally flawed.

Blow for Ruto as court declares Climate Council appointments unconstitutional

Court: Trans Nzoia procurement boss, contractor to refund Sh25.3m

Investigations revealed that the contracts were executed based on falsified County Tender Committee minutes.

Court: Trans Nzoia procurement boss, contractor to refund Sh25.3m

Judge testifies in bribery bid case involving former student leader

President of the Court of Appeal Justice Daniel Musinga on Tuesday testified before the Milimani Law Courts.

Judge testifies in bribery bid case involving former student leader

Havi petitions Court to quash ruling that found him guilty of misconduct

Nelson Havi petitions High Court to quash LSK Tribunal ruling that found him guilty of professional misconduct

Havi petitions Court to quash ruling that found him guilty of misconduct

Businesswoman seeks arrest of Lamu West MP over Sh7.1 million car debt

A Nairobi businesswoman has moved to court seeking the arrest of Lamu West Member of Parliament Stanley Muthama for allegedly failing to settle a Sh7.1 million debt.

Businesswoman seeks arrest of Lamu West MP over Sh7.1 million car debt

No hooded, masked and plain cloth police during protests, court rules

The High Court has barred the Inspector General of Police from deploying officers in civilian clothes or with concealed identities to manage public protests in the country.

No hooded, masked and plain cloth police during protests, court rules

Kihika is an American, petitioner tells court

Just days after Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika returned to the country from an extended stay in the United States, a petition has been filed in court seeking her removal from office.

Kihika is an American, petitioner tells court

Defence PS Mariru skips court in Sh134m contempt case over ex-soldiers' pay

The amount represents damages awarded for the violation of the soldiers’ rights and their dismissal from military service after the failed 1982 coup.

Defence PS Mariru skips court in Sh134m contempt case over ex-soldiers' pay

High Court upholds removal of Malala as UDA Sec Gen

Justice Bahati Mwamuye in his ruling affirmed Hassan Omar's appointment, quashing September 2024 Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ruling that had allowed Malala to retain the position.

High Court upholds removal of Malala as UDA Sec Gen

DCI probes customs officers over plot to illegally ship 50kg of gold to Dubai

The attempted shipment triggered immediate intervention where the three customs officers were arrested and the DCI officers immediately launched investigations into the matter.

DCI probes customs officers over plot to illegally ship 50kg of gold to Dubai

Omtatah, eight others file fresh suit over Ruto's 'odious' debts

They accuse the Executive of unconstitutional borrowing that risks pushing the country into a severe debt crisis. Petitioners want the government blocked from taking any new loans.

Omtatah, eight others file fresh suit over Ruto's 'odious' debts

Obado: My affair with Sharon ended due to her 'inconsistencies'

On his second day of his testimony before Justice Cecilia Githua, Obado described a relationship that began amicably but grew strained.

Obado: My affair with Sharon ended due to her 'inconsistencies'

Nairobi County staff to face trial over alleged Sh7 million salary fraud

Nairobi County employee, Lawrence Barasa, will now have to defend himself over a Sh7 million salary he allegedly received using a forged diploma certificate.

Nairobi County staff to face trial over alleged Sh7 million salary fraud

Court declines to halt Kenya Prisons recruitment set for April 30 over claims of 'unfair' criteria

The Kenya Prisons Service recruitment scheduled for Tuesday next week will continue as planned after the court failed to halt the exercise as sought by two activists.

Court declines to halt Kenya Prisons recruitment set for April 30 over claims of 'unfair' criteria

Petitioners want Supreme Court to move presidential elections to 2026

A petition has been lodged at the Supreme Court seeking to compel the IEBC to hold the next presidential election in August next year and not 2027 as currently scheduled.

Petitioners want Supreme Court to move presidential elections to 2026

Obado tells how wife and children learnt of secret affair with Sharon

Former Migori Governor admitted impregnating Sharon but had no intention of marrying her.Sharon was abducted and later found dead on September 3, 2018.

Obado tells how wife and children learnt of secret affair with Sharon

Obado tells court he supported Sharon Otieno after breakup

Okoth Obado has told the High Court that he continued to support slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno even after their romantic relationship ended in March 2018.

Obado tells court he supported Sharon Otieno after breakup

Waititu allowed to amend appeal in Sh588 graft case

The High Court granted jailed former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu permission to amend his appeal against his conviction and sentencing.

Waititu allowed to amend appeal in Sh588 graft case

ARA seeks to freeze assets linked to Canadian tycoon

The Asset Recovery Agency is seeking court orders to freeze three multi-million shilling properties in Mombasa, allegedly owned by Canadian businessman Asif Amiralia Jetha through a proxy.

ARA seeks to freeze assets linked to Canadian tycoon

Okoth Obado: My relationship with Sharon Otieno was an open secret

Though he denied staying at the same hotel as Sharon, Obado admitted to paying for her accommodation in a separate hotel within Kisumu County's devolution conference.

Okoth Obado: My relationship with Sharon Otieno was an open secret

High court suspends UoN council dismissals

The court has issued interim conservatory orders suspending the government’s controversial decision to revoke the appointments of UON Council members.

High court suspends UoN council dismissals

Chinese nationals jailed for illegal mining in West Pokot

They pleaded guilty to criminal charges relating to illegal mining activities along the Wei-Wei River in Sigor, Pokot Central Sub-County.

Chinese nationals jailed for illegal mining in West Pokot

Bungoma man arraigned over fake Ruto resignation posts on X

Police claim Sifuna pretended to be President Ruto, deceiving Kenyans by stating that he would leave office.

Bungoma man arraigned over fake Ruto resignation posts on X

Prosecution closes George Muchai murder trial,11 years Later

Eleven years after the brutal and mysterious murder of former Kabete MP George Muchai, his two bodyguards and driver, the ODPP closed its case against seven suspects.

Prosecution closes George Muchai murder trial,11 years Later

Court asked to suspend budget making process over Sh698b bills

A petition has been filed by Operation Linda Jamii and led by Dr Fred Ogolla seeking to suspend the ongoing budget-making process until the government clears all the pending bills.

Court asked to suspend budget making process over Sh698b bills

Lobby group seeks to halt budget-making process over pending bills

The lawsuit lodged by Operation Linda Jamii and led by Prof Fred Ogolla seeks orders barring the National Assembly and the National Treasury from proceeding with the budget process.

Lobby group seeks to halt budget-making process over pending bills

EACC recovers Sh28b assets, pursuing Sh50b property

African forum signs charter to facilitate trans-national fight against corruption. AU to launch centralised digital platform.

EACC recovers Sh28b assets, pursuing Sh50b property

Officers charged with torture, illegal detention of UK national

The officers are accused of allegedly ordering the arrest and confinement of the businesswoman at Muthaiga Police Station, to pressure her to withdraw an assault complaint.

Officers charged with torture, illegal detention of UK national

Governor Kimani Wamatangi's home raided by EACC

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s home has been raided by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission detectives.

Governor Kimani Wamatangi's home raided by EACC

SuperMetro fails to meet NTSA safety standards, suspension continues

The decision followed a hearing in which the tribunal noted that 269 SuperMetro drivers were unqualified, while 42 others had been flagged for overspeeding violations.

SuperMetro fails to meet NTSA safety standards, suspension continues

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