Courts

Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others have been charged with allegedly obstructing the movement of motor vehicles along Moi Avenue in Nairobi’s Central Business District. Omondi appeared in court on Tuesday alongside Cyprian Ateka, Alex Ngungu, John Ndungu, Kelvin Mwasia, Josiah Ogutu, Wilson Ouma and Olive Odhiambo. All eight denied …

Former Sports Principal Secretary and ex-ambassador Peter Kirimi Kaberia has been charged alongside eight other individuals and companies over the alleged misappropriation of Ksh330.57 million set aside for the hosting of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Kaberia, Stephen Njoroge Muthuma, Enock Onditi Ondwari, John Kiende Ruga, Samuel Mbaa Njoroge …

The inquest into the death of 29-year-old Gen-Z protester Rex Masai has been closed after a forensic expert told the court that CCTV footage submitted as evidence showed no signs of tampering. Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Senior Assistant Director of Forensics Joshua Mutua told Milimani Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo …

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has decided to charge politician Rose Mbithe Ndeti and her two children with the murder of psychiatrist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The DPP informed the court on Monday that a murder case had been registered at the Nairobi High Court against Mbithe and her …

The University of Nairobi has been ordered to compensate a graduate with Sh3 million after the High Court ruled that the institution violated her constitutional rights by removing her name from the graduation list on the day of her ceremony in 2023. Justice Lawrence Mugambi found that the university subjected …

Directline Assurance Company Limited is facing a liquidation petition lodged at the High Court in Garissa by three creditors, with the case scheduled for hearing on October 1, 2026. The petition was filed by Yusra Ahmed Abubakar, along with two minors — Maryam Maamun, suing through her aunt and next …

The High Court has extended interim orders blocking the rollout of an automated traffic fines system proposed under a multi-billion-shilling public-private partnership between the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and a consortium led by Pesa Print Limited. The suspension will remain in place as the court hears consolidated petitions …

The Milimani Environment and Land Court has issued interim orders stopping Club 213 from playing music for patrons at its premises following complaints over excessive noise and disturbances. The order took effect on Sunday after Allan Monroe Onyango, a resident of a neighbouring property near the junction of Isaac Gathanju …

The High Court has granted a request by investigators to detain police officer Elijah Kibelion Kimoi and his co-accused, Daniel Njoroge and Kevin Kinuthia, for 30 days in connection with the murder of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. The three suspects were presented in court on Monday, where the Directorate of …

A fresh constitutional petition has been lodged at the High Court seeking to halt the enforcement of a contested 2 percent Health Information Management System (HIMS) utilization fee. The petitioners argue that the fee, deducted from claims submitted by healthcare providers through the Social Health Authority (SHA), is unconstitutional, unlawful, …