Courts

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been released after the High Court revised his bail conditions while he awaits the outcome of his appeal in the Sh588 million Kiambu roads corruption case. During a court mention on Thursday at the High Court Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division, Waititu’s lawyer, Jeremy …

The High Court of Kenya has dismissed all corruption-related charges against George Natembeya, declaring that his arrest and prosecution were unlawful and infringed on his constitutional rights. In a ruling issued on Wednesday, the court further granted Natembeya Sh2.5 million in general damages as compensation for the breach of his …

A man is set to take his case to the Kitale High Court on March 4, challenging the ban on polygamy for Christians and sparking debate over marriage, religion, and equality under Kenyan law. Ndura Koimburi plans to seek the repeal of sections of the Marriage Act that prevent Christian …

The Nakuru Law Courts have found that six officers from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) have a case to answer in connection with the alleged disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo. In a statement, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the officers — Francis Wachira, Alexander Lorogoi, …

The High Court in Mombasa has overturned a Sh5 million compensation previously granted to a former assistant officer at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Naaman Ndege, who had been seconded to Imperial Bank Limited while it was under receivership, had removed a television set, a colour printer and a …

A driver and conductor attached to a Super Metro bus have been charged in connection with the death of a 25-year-old man in Kitengela. Reports indicate that the bus crew allegedly forced Joseph Mureithi out of the moving vehicle along the Kitengela–Namanga Highway on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Shortly after …

Two men found guilty of vandalising electricity infrastructure and stealing power equipment have each been sentenced to 11 years behind bars, in what authorities describe as a major win in the fight to protect critical public utilities. Amos Swahili and Ernest Kemboi were convicted of damaging Kenya Power and Lighting …

Directline Assurance Company’s ongoing shareholding and directorship row took centre stage in court on Thursday, as Justice Francis Gikonyo called for the matter to be resolved without further delay. S. K. Macharia, chairperson of Royal Credit Limited and founder of Directline, appeared in court over contempt proceedings and detailed the …

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has applied for a review of his bail terms, asking the court to lower the amount to Sh20 million or allow him to provide alternative security such as land or motor vehicles. Through his legal team, Waititu informed the court that he has been unable …

The High Court has declared Section 95(1)(b) of the Penal Code unconstitutional, effectively scrapping the offence of creating a disturbance likely to breach the peace. In a significant ruling, Justice Bahati Mwamuye found the provision to be overly broad, vague, and inconsistent with constitutional protections, ordering police and other enforcement …