The High Court is set to deliver a ruling on whether interdicted Central Police OCS Samson Talaam and his co-accused will be released on bail as they await trial over the murder of Albert Ojwang’. During Wednesday’s hearing, Talaam’s defence team urged the court to grant bail to him, alongside…
The High Court has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to urgently investigate the disappearance of Hussein Mohammed, the Huduma Centre Manager in Garissa, who has been missing since July 8. Justice Chacha Mwita issued the order on Thursday, calling on the DCI to “move with speed” and either…
The High Court in Nyeri has ruled that the case involving a 39-year-old man accused of defiling and murdering a seven-year-old girl in the Witemere slums will proceed to full trial. Nicholas Julius Macharia appeared before Justice Kizito Magare for the second time on Wednesday, where he requested the charges…
The High Court has directed the family of missing Wajir Huduma Centre manager and Assistant County Commissioner, Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed, to immediately serve court papers to all respondents in their habeas corpus case. Justice Chacha Mwita issued the directive during a session held on Tuesday, with the matter set for…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced that it has received a total of 2,679 applications for various judicial positions, marking a significant step in efforts to strengthen the Judiciary’s capacity and improve access to justice across Kenya. In a press statement released by JSC Chairperson and Chief Justice Martha…
The family of Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed, the Huduma Centre manager in Wajir and an Assistant County Commissioner, has moved to court seeking urgent intervention over his mysterious disappearance. Through prominent lawyer Danstan Omari, the family has filed a habeas corpus petition at the High Court, demanding that the government produce…
With a new team finally at the helm of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), attention now shifts to the Commission’s ability to undertake a constitutionally required but long-delayed boundary delimitation process before the 2027 General Election. The newly appointed Edung Ethekon-led Commission was officially sworn in on Friday…
The High Court in Nyamira has granted a temporary reprieve to ten Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) who were expelled from office four days ago, allowing them to resume their duties pending the determination of a petition challenging their removal. Resident Judge Wilfrida Okwany issued the ruling after dismissing…
