A man posing as an Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) sleuth has been arrested. The suspect identified as Felix Manyaga Mogaka was arrested by offers from the anti-graft authority earlier today after he contacted a director of a company contracted by the Narok County Government, claiming the firm was under investigation for corruption. He later…
The high court has pardoned Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale after he appeared in person to answer contempt of court proceedings over the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County. The CS had been summoned to explain why he should not be punished after the court found him in contempt for failing to…
Ex-deputy president and DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has launched an appeal at the appellate court challenging most of the High Court’s judgment on the legality of his removal from office. In the notice filed before the court, Gachagua expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling and signalled his intention to seek redress from the appellate court….
Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale has been summoned in court over contempt by proceeding with the construction of an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at the Laikipia Air Base despite the court issuing orders suspending the construction. In her summons earlier today, Lady Justice Patricia Nyaundi asked the CS to appear before the court on…
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has withdrawn murder charges against 15 security officers who had been accused of involvement in the disappearance and killing of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver in one of Kenya’s most controversial criminal investigations. The officers, most of whom were attached to the now-disbanded Special Service Unit…
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok is expected to serve 30 days in prison after he was found guilty of contempt of court for failing to comply with orders directing the reinstatement of 595 employees by the Employment and Labour Relations Court. In her ruling, Justice Anne Mwaure stated that Barchok, together with County Secretary Simon Langat,…
A former senior official in the Taita Taveta County Government has been charged with allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than KSh8.3 million in public funds through fake imprest claims for activities that never took place. Geffrey Kimonge Mbogo, who served as the county’s Director of Political Affairs, appeared before the Voi Anti-Corruption Court and was charged…
Public petitioners have been warned against the growing trend of withdrawing corruption-related cases filed against heads of government parastatals. Labour and Employment Relations Court Judge Lady Justice Wanza Keli said the practice undermines the fight against corruption and cautioned petitioners against filing cases with valid grounds only to later abandon them. “This is a warning…
A three-judge bench at the High Court in Milimani yesterday ordered the Senate to pay former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua Sh50 million for violating his rights while it held his impeachment. Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Freda Mugambi delivered the ruling in a 350-page judgment and declined Gachagua’s prayer to overturn the Senate’s decision to…
Eric Omondi Arrest has ignited debate over the right to protest in Kenya, drawing strong reactions from politicians, activists and members of the public following the detention of the comedian and activist at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Omondi was taken into custody on Friday as detectives pursued investigations linked to recent demonstrations against rising fuel…
