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Kamau Muthoni

President Ruto sued afresh in advisors appointment rows

President William Ruto was on Wednesday sued afresh over the appointment of advisors.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 days ago

President Ruto sued afresh in advisors appointment rows

Motorist's to pay hospital for failing to pave way for ambulance

Motorist's to pay hospital for failing to pave way for ambulance

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

Ahmednasir must prove allegations of corruption in courts, Judiciary insists

Ahmednasir must prove allegations of corruption in courts, Judiciary insists

By Kamau Muthoni 3 days ago

City lawyer seeks to kick out Ruto advisors, force them to refund taxpayers' money

City lawyer seeks to kick out Ruto advisors, force them to refund taxpayers' money

By Kamau Muthoni 4 days ago

Besieged UoN council chair claims State wants 'yes-men' to run varsity

Embattled University of Nairobi Council chairman Amukowa Anangwe has cited politics and government interference as the root cause of leadership wrangles at Kenya's premier institution.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 days ago

Besieged UoN council chair claims State wants 'yes-men' to run varsity

Kibaki's heirs fight forgery claims, as Jimmy shifts stance on DNA test

Former President Mwai Kibaki's children have urged the Family Court to dismiss a report concerning his will submitted by Jacob Ocholla Mwai, who claims to be his child.

By Kamau Muthoni 4 days ago

Kibaki's heirs fight forgery claims, as Jimmy shifts stance on DNA test

Judiciary seeks criminal sanctions against lawyer Ahmednasir

The judiciary has now turned to criminal law to address lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi's online tirades about alleged corruption at Kenya's Supreme Court.

By Kamau Muthoni 5 days ago

Judiciary seeks criminal sanctions against lawyer Ahmednasir

Court of Appeal clears Equity to sell East Africa Cable's land, but...

Equity Bank can sell four properties used as security by East Africa Cables, but with the caution that it may pay damages if the court finds it breached the law in Sh2.2 billion loan dispute.

By Kamau Muthoni 5 days ago

Court of Appeal clears Equity to sell East Africa Cable's land, but...

Court case exposes scheme to have foreigners run Ruto's social media

President Ruto's social media accounts could have the backing of foreigners outside the country, whose task is to manage a positive image while eliminating critical comments online.

By Kamau Muthoni 7 days ago

Court case exposes scheme to have foreigners run Ruto's social media

Mudavadi, firm battle over prime land in Vihiga County

Mudavadi has so far failed to secure orders from the Environment and Land Court permitting him to return to the disputed land, which he claims to have purchased last year.

By Kamau Muthoni 7 days ago

Mudavadi, firm battle over prime land in Vihiga County

Kuscco housing unit boss fires back in missing Sh1.6b legal tussle

About Sh13 billion of Sacco members' savings are suspected to have been mismanaged over the years by previous Kuscco management, some of whom are now in court facing fraud charges.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Kuscco housing unit boss fires back in missing Sh1.6b legal tussle

Diaspora voters sue over polling centres as cases against IEBC rise

A group of 92 Kenyans abroad have moved to court to demand polling stations outside embassies.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Diaspora voters sue over polling centres as cases against IEBC rise

Court orders man to rent wife house in tiff with mother-in-law

A court has ordered a man to find a home for his wife within six months to resolve ongoing conflicts between her and his mother.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Court orders man to rent wife house in tiff with mother-in-law

Lebanese firm seeks to attach Kenya Pipeline's bank accounts in Sh926 million row

A Lebanese company has raided Kenya Pipeline Company's bank accounts, claiming that the company has refused to pay more than Sh926 million owed to it.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Lebanese firm seeks to attach Kenya Pipeline's bank accounts in Sh926 million row

Breeder sues Directorate of Veterinary Services over Sh12 million cow semen

A court battle has emerged between a supplier and two government agencies over Sh 12 million cow semen.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Breeder sues Directorate of Veterinary Services over Sh12 million cow semen

CJ Koome to set bench to hear cases filed by Supreme Court judges

CJ Koome to set bench to hear cases filed by Supreme Court judges.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

CJ Koome to set bench to hear cases filed by Supreme Court judges

LSK decries unpaid legal fees despite advocates delivering quality services

LSK decries unpaid legal fees despite advocates delivering quality services.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

LSK decries unpaid legal fees despite advocates delivering quality services

'Not that fast', Court says no to consent divorce

The High Court in Nairobi on Thursday dismissed a case that sought to have couples part ways without necessarily washing each other's dirty linens before a judge or a magistrate.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

'Not that fast', Court says no to consent divorce

Tribunal charges Havi over online attacks on colleague

Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Nelson Havi's style of criticism has landed him in trouble.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Tribunal charges Havi over online attacks on colleague

Lenders face penalties for hidden loan charges amid pushback on Treasury's role

CBK is intensifying its crackdown on hidden charges in the pricing of loans with a landmark proposal that will, compel mobile lenders to transparently outline all borrowing costs or face penalties.

By Brian Ngugi and Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Lenders face penalties for hidden loan charges amid pushback on Treasury's role

Smugglers making money from praying mantises, report reveals

An ongoing ants smuggling case has revealed that other insects are also finding their way to the international markets.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Smugglers making money from praying mantises, report reveals

Ex-wife wins first round over control of K'Osewe empire

Commercial Court Judge Njoki Mwangi ordered businessman William Osewe Guda not to change or transfer the eatery's bank accounts and M-pesa in a case filed by his ex-wife Anne Mutheu Osewe.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Ex-wife wins first round over control of K'Osewe empire

Kenyans file lawsuits over CCTV installations without consent

The fight over privacy in Kenya is evolving into a new battlefront.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Kenyans file lawsuits over CCTV installations without consent

Till death do us part: Man battles divorce, defends religious vows

The man, identified by the initials PKG, is suing the Attorney General, the National Assembly, his estranged wife (identified as MWW), and the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Till death do us part: Man battles divorce, defends religious vows

Divine intervention: Pastors and Kikuyu elders pray for Limuru 'killer' road

This comes after 12 people died in a record 24 hours, with another seven fatalities reported this week when a private matatu rolled along the same section.

By Kamau Muthoni, George Njunge 1 month ago

Divine intervention: Pastors and Kikuyu elders pray for Limuru 'killer' road

Ex-couple fights over control of K'Osewe empire

There is trouble at Nairobi's famous K'Osewe Ranalo food restaurant. Court case has split businessman William Osewe Guda and his former wife, Stella Anne Mutheu Osewe.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Ex-couple fights over control of K'Osewe empire

Uhuru, Ruto can't explain Sh13 trillion loan use, court told

The petitioners claim that Uhuru is responsible for Sh4.5 trillion borrowed as odious debt between 2014 and 2022.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Uhuru, Ruto can't explain Sh13 trillion loan use, court told

Two Belgian teens, Vietnamese and Kenyan admit smuggling ants worth Sh1.2m

Two Belgian teens, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan, have admitted to smuggling at least 5300 garden ants (siafu) worth Sh 1.2 million.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Two Belgian teens, Vietnamese and Kenyan admit smuggling ants worth Sh1.2m

General Ogolla will: Sh150m to wife and children, good luck to relatives

In the presence of his colleagues Lt Col John Njenga and Lt Col Stephen Sane, General Francis Ogolla entrusted his children, Lorna Achieng and Joel Rabuku, with managing his estate after his death.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

General Ogolla will: Sh150m to wife and children, good luck to relatives

Why the Supreme Court overturned a 30-year life sentence

In the Muruatetu case, the highest court in the land held that while life imprisonment ought not necessarily mean a prisoner's natural life

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Why the Supreme Court overturned a 30-year life sentence

Man, 49, loses bid to know father using DNA test

The High Court recently dashed the hopes of a 49-year-old Kenyan living in the United States who sought to be legally recognised as the son of a man he claimed to be his biological father.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Man, 49, loses bid to know father using DNA test

Firm sues KPC over Sh4.9b tender rules

A local firm has taken legal action against Kenya Pipeline Company over a Sh4.9 billion tender for the construction of tanks aimed at enhancing oil flow at its Western Kenya depot.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Firm sues KPC over Sh4.9b tender rules

My life is at risk: Ex-minister sues Kanja, AG over security detail cut

Former Attorney General says as a former Speaker, he is entitled to two armed police officers. He claims officers were recalled because of his sentiments about Kenya Kwanza administration.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

My life is at risk: Ex-minister sues Kanja, AG over security detail cut

State capture: How dalliance with Guptas felled Jacob Zuma

More than anyone else, the term state capture has been associated with the Gupta brothers, who were claimed of having excessive influence on former South African President Jacob Zuma.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

State capture: How dalliance with Guptas felled Jacob Zuma

Win for DPP as Supreme court upholds Kamande's conviction , rejects abuse defence

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a landmark case filed by the 2016 Lang'ata Prison women's beauty contest winner Ruth Kamande, who has been on death row for close to a decade.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Win for DPP as Supreme court upholds Kamande's conviction , rejects abuse defence

Supreme Court judges Mwilu and Ibrahim win first round against JSC

In the case, Havi claimed that the court had no power to hear and determine the cases because they stopped a constitutional process before the commission.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Supreme Court judges Mwilu and Ibrahim win first round against JSC

Boost for Supreme Court judges in case against JSC, lawyers

Two Supreme Court judges have won the first round of the battle against JSC, lawyers Nelson Havi, Ahmednasir Abdullahi's associates and Dari Limited.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Boost for Supreme Court judges in case against JSC, lawyers

KAA now cites public interest as it cancels Adani deal

KAA Director Nicholas Bodo files in court one-page letter to Adani representative.The deal met resistance from the public over governance, costs and risk of ceding strategic national asset.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

KAA now cites public interest as it cancels Adani deal

Why court sided with Lavington residents to stop 16-storey apartment project

They observed that if Metricon Home Nairobi is allowed to proceed, the buildings will be nothing but a monument to environmental degradation if the appeal succeeds.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Why court sided with Lavington residents to stop 16-storey apartment project

KUSSCO sues top executive over Sh1.6 billion unaccounted funds

The official was in charge of developing the union's homes project. He is accused of paying vendors without evidence of the procurement process.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

KUSSCO sues top executive over Sh1.6 billion unaccounted funds

Cannon Insurance ownership row heads to court

A court battle over the shareholding of Cannon General Insurance (K) Limited and Cannon Life Assurance (K) Limited has erupted, with a South Africa-based Insurance firm at the heart of the case.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Cannon Insurance ownership row heads to court

Man's bar confession of involvement with minor gets him 15 years in jail

The minor's mother told the court that on the same day, Francis defiled her daughter, he went to a nearby club and started spilling the beans that he had impregnated her.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Man's bar confession of involvement with minor gets him 15 years in jail

Court freezes use of Sh7b World Bank loan over land compensation row

Environment and Lands Court has frozen Sh7 billion loan issued by the World Bank, which is part of Sh100 billion meant for the construction of 730km road traversing North Eastern counties.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Court freezes use of Sh7b World Bank loan over land compensation row

Gulf firms in State deal cut fuel costs as contracts are extended

The three firms will lower the freight and premium cost by between six and 13 per cent up to 2027.

By Kamau Muthoni 1 month ago

Gulf firms in State deal cut fuel costs as contracts are extended

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