29 h. ago Kenya Pipeline Company privatisation via IPO temporarily blocked by High Court in Nairobi

Kenya Pipeline Company privatisation via IPO temporarily blocked by High Court in Nairobi  bne IntelliNews

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31 h. ago Koome warns rising cyberbullying of judges eroding confidence in courts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has raised alarm over the rising wave of cyberbullying and orchestrated online campaigns targeting judges, warning that the trend threatens judicial independence and risks eroding public confidence in the justice system. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Judges’ Colloquium in Nairobi, the CJ said social […] The post Koome warns rising cyberbullying of judges eroding confidence in courts appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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34 h. ago Kenya’s Courts Won’t Rescue Spouses from Unfair Prenups, Legal Experts Warn

Kenya’s Courts Won’t Rescue Spouses from Unfair Prenups, Legal Experts Warn  The Kenyan Wall Street

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45 h. ago Kenyan court jails Nigerian eight years for drug trafficking

Kenyan court jails Nigerian eight years for drug trafficking  Punch Newspapers

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4 d. ago Supreme Court says it has no jurisdiction to determine next poll date

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Supreme Court has struck out a petition seeking interpretation of the date for Kenya’s next General Election, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter and that the application was procedurally defective. In a unanimous decision, a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome held that Petition […] The post Supreme Court says it has no jurisdiction to determine next poll date appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto bail protest

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has hit back at President William Ruto’s criticism of anticipatory bail, warning the Executive against undermining judicial independence through public attacks on judges. Speaking at the Law Society of Kenya Annual Conference in Kwale on Thursday, Koome said grievances with court decisions — even by the […] The post CJ Koome slams executive over attacks on judges after Ruto bail protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Karura Forest Spared as Court Slashes Kiambu Road Expansion Land

The Environment and Land Court in Milimani has delivered a significant win for environmental defenders, ruling that only 0.1233 hectares of Karura Forest can be allocated for the expansion of Kiambu Road – a drastic reduction from the 51.64 acres licensed to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). In its Thursday judgment, the court also annulled two special user licenses previously issued by KFS, citing the lack of public participation in the decision-making process. This landmark ruling follows months of legal wrangling after the Greenbelt Movement filed a petition in December last year, opposing The post Karura Forest Spared as Court Slashes Kiambu Road Expansion Land appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago High Court Rules on Petition to Scrap Mandatory Retirement Age

The High Court has dismissed a suit to overturn Kenya’s retirement age, upholding that the thresholds laid down are legal, fair, and not discriminatory. The matter was filed by Charles Chege Gitau, who sought the retirement policy prohibited and employers compelled to retain laborers past the age limits. Current law requires employees to retire at 60 years, or 65 years for those with disabilities. Gitau argued that the system violates constitutional principles of equality, dignity, and just labour practices. He contended that the policy advances stereotypes about the work rate of older workers, does not secure employment for the youngsters, The post High Court Rules on Petition to Scrap Mandatory Retirement Age appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Court slaps Pumwani Hospital with Sh7.5mn payout for violating woman’s rights in botched delivery case

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – The High Court has ordered Pumwani Maternity Hospital to pay Sh 7.5 million in compensation to a woman whose baby died, and uterus was removed following what the court ruled was gross medical negligence during childbirth. Justice Lawrence Mugambi, sitting at the Milimani High Court, found that the hospital’s mishandling […] The post Court slaps Pumwani Hospital with Sh7.5mn payout for violating woman’s rights in botched delivery case appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago Justice Mugambi allows President Ruto to retain advisors in Cabinet meetings

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 — The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging President William Ruto’s decision to invite advisors in Cabinet meetings, ruling that non-permanent inclusion of experts for advisory purposes does not breach the Constitution. Justice Lawrence Mugambi found that while Article 152 of the Constitution clearly defines Cabinet membership, it does not […] The post Justice Mugambi allows President Ruto to retain advisors in Cabinet meetings appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Court nullifies NHIF pending bills committee on data privacy grounds

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 — The High Court in Eldoret has declared the establishment of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Pending Medical Claims Verification Committee illegal. The court cited multiple constitutional breaches, including violations of patients’ right to privacy under Article 31 of the Constitution. Delivering judgment in Constitutional Petition No. E011 of 2025, […] The post Court nullifies NHIF pending bills committee on data privacy grounds appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago How a recent Kenyan court case could reshape transfer pricing in the funds industry

How a recent Kenyan court case could reshape transfer pricing in the funds industry  Polity.org.za

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7 d. ago Kenya court says British tycoon's body too decomposed to determine cause of death

Kenya court says British tycoon's body too decomposed to determine cause of death  Yahoo News Canada

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8 d. ago Koome touts automation success as she hosts Ethiopia’s Supreme Court

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has highlighted Kenya’s strides in judicial automation and digitisation while hosting Ethiopia’s Federal Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Tewodros Kebede, for a study tour in Nairobi. Speaking during the engagement themed “Regional Experience Sharing on Integrated Case Management System and Electronic Record Management”, Koome welcomed […] The post Koome touts automation success as she hosts Ethiopia’s Supreme Court appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Kenyan pastor, two daughters face deportation after Canadian court rejects asylum claim

Kenyan pastor, two daughters face deportation after Canadian court rejects asylum claim  Peoples Gazette Nigeria

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1 week ago High Court halts disputed relocation of students from Moi Teachers College

NAKURU, Kenya Aug 7 – The High Court in Eldoret has issued conservatory orders barring the Ministry of Education from  relocating more than 1,000 students from Moi Teachers College- Baringo Seretunin. The students were to be moved to Talai Secondary School to pave the way for the establishment of Kabarnet University College, which is set […] The post High Court halts disputed relocation of students from Moi Teachers College appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago IEBC decries legal gaps on Early Campaigns, Recalls Court Directive for New Law

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 6 – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has raised alarm over the lack of a clear legal framework to regulate early political campaigns in the country describing the current environment as a legal grey zone that undermines fair electoral practice. Ethekon acknowledged the commission’s limited ability to rein […] The post IEBC decries legal gaps on Early Campaigns, Recalls Court Directive for New Law appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Court detains Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over drug trafficking

Court detains Ugandan woman extradited to Kenya over drug trafficking  Citizen Digital

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1 week ago Suspect appears in Seattle court after Kenya extradition in Costco murder case

Suspect appears in Seattle court after Kenya extradition in Costco murder case  Hiiraan

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2 w. ago Tukwila Costco murder suspect appears in court after being returned from Kenya

Tukwila Costco murder suspect appears in court after being returned from Kenya  KOMO

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