The conclave's cardinals in numbers
133 cardinals are set to vote for his successor at the conclave beginning on Wednesday.
By Nancy Gitonga, AFP 2 days ago
The conclave's cardinals in numbers
Blow to Worldcoin as court orders deletion of data
The Court said Worldcoin used financial inducements to obtain the data from Kenyans instead of applying the data protection principle of informed consent.
By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago
Blow to Worldcoin as court orders deletion of data
DPP Ingonga drops charges against 8 police officers linked to murder of Baby Pendo
The 8 are among 11 police officers who were facing charges of murder, torture and crimes against humanity.
By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago
DPP Ingonga drops charges against 8 police officers linked to murder of Baby Pendo
Police fail to locate retired officer facing murder charges in Baby Pendo case
The National Police Service and Inspector General of Police reported unable to locate retired senior officer Mohamed Baa Amin, faces murder charges in connection with the death of Baby Pendo.
By Nancy Gitonga 2 days ago
Police fail to locate retired officer facing murder charges in Baby Pendo case
Petition filed to stop MPs from processing CDF Bill
The lawsuit seeks orders to bar the National Assembly from proceeding with the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
By Nancy Gitonga 4 days ago
Petition filed to stop MPs from processing CDF Bill
Blow for Ruto as court declares Climate Council appointments unconstitutional
The High Court has declared President William Ruto's nomination of four individuals to the National Climate Change Council unconstitutional, illegal, and procedurally flawed.
By Nancy Gitonga 5 days ago
Blow for Ruto as court declares Climate Council appointments unconstitutional
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Court: Trans Nzoia procurement boss, contractor to refund Sh25.3m
Investigations revealed that the contracts were executed based on falsified County Tender Committee minutes.
By Nancy Gitonga 6 days ago
Court: Trans Nzoia procurement boss, contractor to refund Sh25.3m
No hooded, masked and plain cloth police during protests, court rules
The High Court has barred the Inspector General of Police from deploying officers in civilian clothes or with concealed identities to manage public protests in the country.
By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago
No hooded, masked and plain cloth police during protests, court rules
Businesswoman seeks arrest of Lamu West MP over Sh7.1 million car debt
A Nairobi businesswoman has moved to court seeking the arrest of Lamu West Member of Parliament Stanley Muthama for allegedly failing to settle a Sh7.1 million debt.
By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago
Businesswoman seeks arrest of Lamu West MP over Sh7.1 million car debt
Havi petitions Court to quash ruling that found him guilty of misconduct
Nelson Havi petitions High Court to quash LSK Tribunal ruling that found him guilty of professional misconduct
By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago
Havi petitions Court to quash ruling that found him guilty of misconduct
Judge testifies in bribery bid case involving former student leader
President of the Court of Appeal Justice Daniel Musinga on Tuesday testified before the Milimani Law Courts.
By Nancy Gitonga 7 days ago
Judge testifies in bribery bid case involving former student leader
Defence PS Mariru skips court in Sh134m contempt case over ex-soldiers' pay
The amount represents damages awarded for the violation of the soldiers' rights and their dismissal from military service after the failed 1982 coup.
By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago
Defence PS Mariru skips court in Sh134m contempt case over ex-soldiers' pay
Kihika is an American, petitioner tells court
Just days after Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika returned to the country from an extended stay in the United States, a petition has been filed in court seeking her removal from office.
By Nancy Gitonga 8 days ago
Kihika is an American, petitioner tells court
High Court upholds removal of Malala as UDA Sec Gen
Justice Bahati Mwamuye in his ruling affirmed Hassan Omar's appointment, quashing September 2024 Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ruling that had allowed Malala to retain the position.
By Nancy Gitonga 9 days ago
High Court upholds removal of Malala as UDA Sec Gen
DCI probes customs officers over plot to illegally ship 50kg of gold to Dubai
The attempted shipment triggered immediate intervention where the three customs officers were arrested and the DCI officers immediately launched investigations into the matter.
By Nancy Gitonga 10 days ago
DCI probes customs officers over plot to illegally ship 50kg of gold to Dubai
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Omtatah, eight others file fresh suit over Ruto's 'odious' debts
They accuse the Executive of unconstitutional borrowing that risks pushing the country into a severe debt crisis. Petitioners want the government blocked from taking any new loans.
By Nancy Gitonga 11 days ago
Omtatah, eight others file fresh suit over Ruto's 'odious' debts
Petitioners want Supreme Court to move presidential elections to 2026
A petition has been lodged at the Supreme Court seeking to compel the IEBC to hold the next presidential election in August next year and not 2027 as currently scheduled.
By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago
Petitioners want Supreme Court to move presidential elections to 2026
Nairobi County staff to face trial over alleged Sh7 million salary fraud
Nairobi County employee, Lawrence Barasa, will now have to defend himself over a Sh7 million salary he allegedly received using a forged diploma certificate.
By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago
Nairobi County staff to face trial over alleged Sh7 million salary fraud
Court declines to halt Kenya Prisons recruitment set for April 30 over claims of 'unfair' criteria
The Kenya Prisons Service recruitment scheduled for Tuesday next week will continue as planned after the court failed to halt the exercise as sought by two activists.
By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago
Court declines to halt Kenya Prisons recruitment set for April 30 over claims of 'unfair' criteria
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Obado: My affair with Sharon ended due to her 'inconsistencies'
On his second day of his testimony before Justice Cecilia Githua, Obado described a relationship that began amicably but grew strained.
By Nancy Gitonga 12 days ago
Obado: My affair with Sharon ended due to her 'inconsistencies'
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Obado tells court he supported Sharon Otieno after breakup
Okoth Obado has told the High Court that he continued to support slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno even after their romantic relationship ended in March 2018.
By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago
Obado tells court he supported Sharon Otieno after breakup
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Obado tells how wife and children learnt of secret affair with Sharon
Former Migori Governor admitted impregnating Sharon but had no intention of marrying her.Sharon was abducted and later found dead on September 3, 2018.
By Nancy Gitonga 13 days ago
Obado tells how wife and children learnt of secret affair with Sharon
High court suspends UoN council dismissals
The court has issued interim conservatory orders suspending the government's controversial decision to revoke the appointments of UON Council members.
By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago
High court suspends UoN council dismissals
Okoth Obado: My relationship with Sharon Otieno was an open secret
Though he denied staying at the same hotel as Sharon, Obado admitted to paying for her accommodation in a separate hotel within Kisumu County's devolution conference.
By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago
Okoth Obado: My relationship with Sharon Otieno was an open secret
Waititu allowed to amend appeal in Sh588 graft case
The High Court granted jailed former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu permission to amend his appeal against his conviction and sentencing.
By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago
Waititu allowed to amend appeal in Sh588 graft case
ARA seeks to freeze assets linked to Canadian tycoon
The Asset Recovery Agency is seeking court orders to freeze three multi-million shilling properties in Mombasa, allegedly owned by Canadian businessman Asif Amiralia Jetha through a proxy.
By Nancy Gitonga 14 days ago
ARA seeks to freeze assets linked to Canadian tycoon
Prosecution closes George Muchai murder trial,11 years Later
Eleven years after the brutal and mysterious murder of former Kabete MP George Muchai, his two bodyguards and driver, the ODPP closed its case against seven suspects.
By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago
Prosecution closes George Muchai murder trial,11 years Later
Bungoma man arraigned over fake Ruto resignation posts on X
Police claim Sifuna pretended to be President Ruto, deceiving Kenyans by stating that he would leave office.
By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago
Bungoma man arraigned over fake Ruto resignation posts on X
Chinese nationals jailed for illegal mining in West Pokot
They pleaded guilty to criminal charges relating to illegal mining activities along the Wei-Wei River in Sigor, Pokot Central Sub-County.
By Nancy Gitonga 15 days ago
Chinese nationals jailed for illegal mining in West Pokot
Court asked to suspend budget making process over Sh698b bills
A petition has been filed by Operation Linda Jamii and led by Dr Fred Ogolla seeking to suspend the ongoing budget-making process until the government clears all the pending bills.
By Nancy Gitonga 19 days ago
Court asked to suspend budget making process over Sh698b bills
Officers charged with torture, illegal detention of UK national
The officers are accused of allegedly ordering the arrest and confinement of the businesswoman at Muthaiga Police Station, to pressure her to withdraw an assault complaint.
By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago
Officers charged with torture, illegal detention of UK national
Lobby group seeks to halt budget-making process over pending bills
The lawsuit lodged by Operation Linda Jamii and led by Prof Fred Ogolla seeks orders barring the National Assembly and the National Treasury from proceeding with the budget process.
By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago
Lobby group seeks to halt budget-making process over pending bills
EACC recovers Sh28b assets, pursuing Sh50b property
African forum signs charter to facilitate trans-national fight against corruption. AU to launch centralised digital platform.
By Nancy Gitonga 21 days ago
EACC recovers Sh28b assets, pursuing Sh50b property
SuperMetro fails to meet NTSA safety standards, suspension continues
The decision followed a hearing in which the tribunal noted that 269 SuperMetro drivers were unqualified, while 42 others had been flagged for overspeeding violations.
By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago
SuperMetro fails to meet NTSA safety standards, suspension continues
Governor Kimani Wamatangi's home raided by EACC
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi's home has been raided by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission detectives.
By Nancy Gitonga 22 days ago
Governor Kimani Wamatangi's home raided by EACC
Turkish firm wins Sh31.6 billion Bomas renovation tender row
The multi-billion tender for the construction of the complex was approved on August 8, 2023, during a Cabinet meeting held at the Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri County.
By Nancy Gitonga 23 days ago
Turkish firm wins Sh31.6 billion Bomas renovation tender row
Court allows disciplinary process against biosafety boss to go on
Dr Mugiira was suspended by the NBA Board on 5 July 2024 following recommendations from an internal audit report covering the financial years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024.
By Nancy Gitonga 24 days ago
Court allows disciplinary process against biosafety boss to go on
Reprieve for Moses Kuria as court halts property auction over Sh50m loan
Reprieve for Moses Kuria as High Court bars Equity Bank from selling his property, following objections by his wife, Joyce Njambi, pending hearing on April 30.
By Nancy Gitonga 25 days ago
Reprieve for Moses Kuria as court halts property auction over Sh50m loan
Court gives LSK, Omtatah 30 days to amend missing persons petition
The High Court has granted the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and Senator Okiya Omtatah 30 days to amend their petitions.
By Nancy Gitonga 25 days ago
Court gives LSK, Omtatah 30 days to amend missing persons petition
IG Kanja ordered to reinstate former CS Muturi's security detail
High Court orders Police IG Kanja to reinstate former CS Justin Muturi's security detail, pending hearing and determination of suit challenging the withdrawal.
By Nancy Gitonga 26 days ago
IG Kanja ordered to reinstate former CS Muturi's security detail