COURT & LEGAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
The New Life Prayer Centre, a popular church owned by Pastor Ezekiel Odero, is now facing imminent closure after the Court of Appeal dismissed his attempt to prevent the government from interfering with the church’s operations. The church had previously been among several others that were shut down last year after their licenses were canceled […]
Khadijah Hussein, the mother of 13-year-old Yassin Moyo, who was shot and killed during the enforcement of the COVID-19 curfew in 2020, gave a tearful testimony before Justice Lilian Mutende, recounting the harrowing events of that tragic evening. Appearing in court, Khadijah described how a normal day in their household turned into a nightmare on […]
Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has expressed his willingness to appear in court today in a bid to prevent his six-month prison sentence from taking effect tomorrow. Through his lawyers, Cecil Miller and Steve Ogolla, Masengeli informed the court that he is prepared to present himself on Thursday. Miller initially told Justice Chacha […]
The sister of Yassin Moyo, a teenager fatally shot while standing on his family’s balcony during the enforcement of the COVID-19 curfew, gave an emotional testimony in court, recounting her brother’s tragic final moments. Yassin was allegedly killed by police officer Duncan Ndiema, who now faces murder charges for the incident that occurred on March […]
A businesswoman accused of plotting to kill her business rival was charged in court on Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder. Rosemary Mutheu Muathe appeared before Milimani Principal Magistrate Godfrey Onsarigo, where she denied the charges. Muathe is alleged to have conspired with her friend, Wilfred Wandia Kisau, to arrange the murder of city businessman […]
Thousands of residents from Woodley Estate have moved to court to challenge an eviction notice issued by the Nairobi County Government, arguing that the planned demolition of their homes is illegal. The residents, through their lawyer Danstan Omari, are seeking an injunction to stop the county from proceeding with the evictions and demolitions. Omari stated […]
The family of Yussuf Hussein, a missing Member of County Assembly (MCA) from Wajir, is seeking urgent intervention from the High Court to compel the Inspector General of Police to produce him in court. Through their lawyer, Danstan Omari, the family has filed a habeas corpus petition, demanding the immediate production of their son, who […]
A Nairobi court has dismissed an application made by seven accused persons in the case of the late Kabete MP George Muchai, who sought to have their robbery with violence charges declared illegal. The seven, through their lawyers, had applied to quash the charges on the grounds of unconstitutionality. The matter was scheduled for defense […]
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has strongly condemned the withdrawal of Justice Lawrence Mugambi’s security following his decision to sentence acting Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, to six months in jail for contempt of court. Chief Justice Martha Koome, addressing the media, expressed concern over the withdrawal of the judge’s security, stating that it […]
A staunch follower of Pastor Paul Mackenzie who is also charged alongside him for the murder of 238 lost his whole family in the Shakahola massacre. Lewis Thoya Sirya was testifying against his brother Evans Sirya who is charged with manslaughter alongside 90 others told court that his younger brother left everything and joined the […]
