The high court has nullified the appointment of KRA Board chairperson Antony Mwaura ruling that it’s unconstitutional and illegal. Justice Francis Gikonyo revoked his appointment noting that national values and integrity were not adhered in his appointment adding that Mwaura’s appointment was inconsistent with the constitution. Judge Gikonyo further noted that the requirement of public […]

A Kericho high court on Monday suspended swearing in of KTDA Director John Chebochok pending ruling of case filed by lobby groups challenging his election over his alleged sexual harassment expose by BBC. Chebochok was elected the Director of Toror Tea Factory but lobby groups have challenged it. “That in the meantime the AGM scheduled […]

Activist who had sued DP Rigathi Gachagua over remarks he made against NIS boss Noordin Haji has withdrawn the case. The high court allowed an application by Fredrick Bikeri seeking to withdraw the matter that was filed weeks ago. The case came up for mention on Monday morning and through his lawyer Danstan Omari, Bikeri […]

A pastor was on Friday found guilty of stealing Sh 35.8 Million from ABC Bank with the help of a bank officer who was equally convicted too. Peter Nyaberi Nyamboga was convicted alongside a Boniface Wainaina Kabeu for stealing Sh 35.8 million from an ABC bank account and depositing it in his church account. Magistrate […]

Three activists have filed a lawsuit seeking to declare the current Parliament illegal and unconstitutional due to the unfilled seat of MP for Banisa Constituency following the death of MP Kulow Hassan in March. “In the absence of a Member of Parliament for Banisa Constituency, then the National Assembly cannot transact business as its unconstitutionally […]

The government has faced a significant setback as a three-judge bench declared the Social Health Insurance Act unconstitutional due to insufficient public participation. Justices Alfred Mabeya, Robert Limo, and Fridah Mugambi ruled that the act, which exhibited disparities, did not involve adequate public input. The court has suspended the decision for 120 days, allowing Parliament […]

The state suffered a setback after the High Court quashed a gazette notice issued by President William Ruto in May last year, establishing the Commission of Inquiry into the Shakahola Tragedy. Azimio La Umoja had challenged the President’s decision, deeming it illegal. In a judgment delivered today, Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that conferring powers of […]