The relatives of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu have rejected allegations that he was poisoned, as South African authorities continue inquiries that have delayed his burial for months. Ongoing Investigation Lungu, who governed Zambia from 2015 until 2021, died in June 2025 at the age of 68 while receiving treatment…
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has secured a reprieve after the High Court granted his application for a review of bail terms, setting the amount at Ksh. 20 million pending appeal. Court Ruling Delivering the ruling on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Justice Winfrida Okwany allowed the application and varied the…
Embu, Kenya – The Embu High Court has struck out an election petition challenging the victory of Mbeere North Member of Parliament Leo Wamuthende, ordering the petitioners to pay Ksh.800,000 in costs. Justice Richard Mwongo dismissed the petition filed by voters Julieta Karigi Kithumbu and Patrick Gitonga Gichoni, ruling that…
Nairobi, Kenya – Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif has suffered a legal setback after the High Court in Nairobi issued preservation orders barring any dealings on a contested parcel of land in Parklands linked to him. Justice Theresa Murigi, in a ruling delivered on February 2, 2026, certified an application…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court on Wednesday heard fresh testimony in the ongoing trial of John Matara, who is charged with the murder of Scarlet Wahu. Investigating officer Alex Chokera detailed items recovered from the scene where Wahu’s body was discovered, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding her death.…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has ordered the government to pay Ksh.3.5 million in general and aggravated damages to businessman Abdiqiadar Omar Osman, ruling that his deportation to Somalia in 2018 was unlawful, illegal, and unconstitutional. Court Ruling Delivering judgment, Justice Bahati Mwamuye declared that Osman is a Kenyan…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has directed that the succession case involving the estate of the late Justice David Majanja be urgently placed before the presiding judge, citing concerns over the deteriorating health of one of the beneficiaries, Gerishon Majanja, who is reportedly bedridden. The matter was last mentioned…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has issued an order of mandamus compelling the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to communicate clearance to the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), allowing registered processors to import float glass without paying excise duty. In its ruling, the court declared that the statutory exemption under…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has extended interim orders in a petition filed by activist Okiaya Omtatah, who is challenging the implementation of the Ngong–Riruta railway project. The matter came up for mention on Tuesday before Justice Bahati Mwamuye, where the Kenya Railways Authority denied allegations of contempt of…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has declined to grant bail to police officer Klinzy Baraza, who is facing trial in a high-profile shooting case that has drawn widespread public attention. In its ruling, the court emphasized that the circumstances surrounding the shooting were unique and had already entered the…