The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has been ordered to submit a report to the court regarding the progress of the investigation into the alleged abduction of Dela Ward MCA Yusuf Hussein Ahmed by October 4, 2024. Justice Alexander Muteti emphasized the urgency of the matter, stating, “When the liberty of an individual is involved, […]

Seven individuals implicated in the KSh 159 million fraud case involving Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) have been put on their defense after the court found sufficient evidence to proceed with the case. The former KPLC Managing Director, Ken Tarus, who was initially the first accused, was acquitted last year after the charges against […]

Two businessmen appeared in a Nairobi court on Thursday, accused of fraudulently obtaining over KSh 12.8 million from a woman by falsely promising to import clothes from China on her behalf. Mohamed Mohamud Abdi and Bashir Ali Gabow were arraigned before Principal Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi, where they denied the charge of obtaining money under false […]

A Nairobi court has directed a mental assessment for a lawyer accused of fraud to determine his fitness to stand trial. The order was issued after Nakuru-based advocate Dennis Kamau informed Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo that he was mentally unfit for the proceedings. Kamau’s legal team requested that he be assessed at a private facility, but […]

Shabana Football Club has filed a case with the Sports Disputes Tribunal, contesting the decision by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to ban its supporters from attending matches. The ban follows unrest and destruction reported at the Ulinzi Complex during a match last weekend. Shabana, represented by lawyers Danstan Omari, Shadrack Wambui, Sam Nyaberi, and […]

High Court Judge Alexander Muteti has ordered the police to produce Wajir MCA Yusuf Hussein Ahmed in court by 10 AM tomorrow, or provide a valid explanation if he is not in police custody. Ahmed, the MCA for Dela Ward in Wajir County, is alleged to have been abducted by unknown individuals on the night […]

Businessman cum politician Jimmi Wajingi got temporary relief on Thursday after the high court issued orders barring the Director of Public Prosecutions from charging Jimi Wanjigi. Wajingi was in the lower court in the morning for a ruling on whether he should take plea for being in possession of explosives among other charges. However, the […]

A man has been charged with cyber harassment after sending a message to Migori Women Representative Fatuma Zainabu Mohammed, telling her to get married because she was “getting old.” Vincent Otieno Okwanyo appeared before Milimani Magistrate BenMark Ekhubi, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecution alleges that Otieno sent an insulting and […]

Three police officers charged with aiding the escape of confessed serial killer Masten Wanjala have been ordered to defend themselves in court. The officers ‘Phillip Mbithi, Boniface Mutuma, and Precious Mwinzi‘ were on duty at Jogoo Road Police Station in Nairobi when Wanjala made his escape. Wanjala, who had confessed to multiple murders of children, […]

President William Ruto’s announcement regarding the establishment of Nyamira University is now in doubt following a high court ruling that maintains the status quo on the matter. On Thursday, Justice Wilfrida Okwany issued an order to preserve the status quo in connection with the President’s declaration. In this case, West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka, along […]