The High Court of Kenya has directed the government to produce key documents relating to the controversial Riruta–Ngong railway project, as scrutiny intensifies over its planning and implementation. The 12.5-kilometre commuter meter-gauge railway (MGR) line is designed to ease congestion along Ngong Road and reduce travel time to Nairobi’s central…
The Judiciary of Kenya has issued a detailed clarification regarding the high-profile case involving Dari Limited and former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, following widespread public commentary on a ruling delivered on March 9, 2026. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 18, the Judiciary explained that the dispute arises from…
The High Court of Kenya has directed that a child expelled from Moi Kabarak School must be immediately readmitted, emphasizing the child’s constitutional right to education and privacy. Justice John Chigiti issued the ruling, stating: “The child must be admitted in school.” Lawyer Danstan Omari, representing the child, indicated that…
Former Okoth Obado and two co-accused will learn their fate in the high-profile Sharon Otieno murder case on May 29, 2026. The accused include Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and county clerk Caspal Obiero. The ruling was confirmed on Wednesday by Lady Justice Cecilia Githua during a mention…
Paul Otuoma is facing a lawsuit seeking Ksh100 million in damages following allegations that he assaulted a boda boda rider during an official county event and that the victim was subsequently intimidated. The petition, filed at the Milimani High Court, claims that the incident occurred on March 6, 2026, at…
The High Court of Kenya has issued temporary orders preventing former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko from publishing or disseminating content deemed defamatory against lawyer and political commentator Miguna Miguna. The ruling, delivered at Milimani Law Courts, grants interim relief to Miguna, recognising the urgency of his application. The court has…
The High Court of Kenya has ordered a senior public health official to refund Ksh10,991,712 after finding he unlawfully earned salaries from two public institutions simultaneously. In a judgment delivered in Nairobi on March 13, 2026, Justice B. M. Musyoki ruled in favor of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)…
The East African Development Bank (EADB) has issued a detailed statement clarifying its position in the ongoing loan dispute involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, asserting that no repayment has been made despite multiple court rulings. Loan Default and Legal Proceedings According to EADB, Tuju, through his company Dari Limited,…
The High Court in Eldoret has scheduled the murder trial of Sylivia Bosibori, a primary school teacher accused of allegedly poisoning her nine-year-old son, for April 21, 2026. Justice Emily Ominde issued the direction after prosecutors informed the court that a plea bargain had failed to resolve the case. The…
Nairobi, Kenya – Members of the Rastafarian community have appeared before the High Court to defend the religious use of cannabis, describing the plant as sacred and central to their spiritual practices. In a petition filed before the court, the community argues that current laws prohibiting private cannabis use violate…