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…
Nairobi, Kenya – A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court challenging the use of State House for partisan political activities, with the petitioner arguing that such practices are unconstitutional and undermine multiparty democracy. The petition, lodged at the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court at Milimani has issued interim orders restraining Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai from posting, publishing, or republishing any defamatory information concerning Advocate Danstan Omari. The orders were delivered by Lady Justice Janet Mulwa in a defamation suit filed by Omari, who accused Alai of…
Nairobi, Kenya – Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko on Thursday defended himself in a Ksh.20 million corruption case, telling the court that the charges against him are politically motivated and stem from his public opposition to corruption and land grabbing. Testifying before trial magistrate Charles Ondieki, Sonko alleged that…