Human rights activist Francis Awino has moved to the High Court seeking the removal of Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over alleged irregularities in the importation of petroleum products. In a petition filed before the High Court, Francis has accused the CS of violating constitutional provisions on leadership, integrity, and public accountability. He cites what…
Kisumu City manager Abala Wanga has been directed to personally appear before the court for plea taking, warning that a warrant of arrest will be issued if he fails to attend. The directive follows an application by his defense lawyer, Steve Ogolla, who sought what he described as a final adjournment to allow the accused…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a warrant of arrest against an immigration officer based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after he failed to appear in court for plea-taking. The accused, John Poriot, was to be charged before the Kahawa Law Courts yesterday under the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act, No. 8 of…
The Director of Public Prosecutions has secured the conviction of four accused persons in a robbery with violence case arising from an attack in Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru County. The Molo Magistrate’s Court found Knab Ouma Obach (1st Accused), Abraham Isaac Oriosa (2nd Accused), Dennis Nyariki Nyareeru (3rd Accused), and James Changamu Nchore (4th Accused) guilty…
Five candidates including recently sworn in appeal court judge Katwa Kigen have been shortlisted for the position of judge of the Supreme Court. In a notice shared today, JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya revealed that six candidates applied for the position and five of them have been shortlisted for interviews. “On 28th January 2026, the Judicial Service…
A fresh petition has been filed at the High Court challenging the recently concluded elections of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K), escalating a growing legal battle over the outcome. The new case comes just a day after the Employment and Labour Relations Court declined to stop the registration of elected officials in a…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Cabinet Raphael Tuju has moved to court seek anticipatory bail over constant threat of arrest and harassment by police and prosecution agencies. In his ex parte application, Tuju has claimed that he was trailed by unmarked vehicles on March 21 and was forced to abandon his car and seek refuge at a secure…
Two residents of Maua, Meru County have been sentenced to death following conviction of violently robbing a woman in Meru County. The two,Douglas Muriithi and Antony Mugendi were found guilty of robbery with violence after stealing cash amounting to KSh 5,700, 87 kilograms of sugar valued at KSh 13,050, and 17 kilograms of onions worth KSh…
A middle-aged man has been charged with murder in Kericho for allegedly killing his mother. Julius Cheruiyot Bett was charged with the offence of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the penal code. The director of public prosecution, led by David Fedha, told the court that the accused person murdered…
NAIROBI, March 17, 2026 — In a case that highlights the bizarre and burgeoning global trade in “micro-wildlife,” a Nairobi court today charged a Chinese national and a Kenyan middleman for their roles in a sophisticated ant smuggling operation. The suspects, Zhang Kequn and Charles Mwangi, appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Irene Gichobi following an…
