4 d. ago Meru Blogger Sniper Murder Case: Court Sets New Dates, Mwangaza to Take Stand

The high-profile murder trial of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, popularly known as Sniper, will resume in February next year at the Kiambu Law Courts, with former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza lined up as a key witness. The case proceeded on Wednesday, where current Meru Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia took the stand before Justice Dorah Chepkwony. Mutuma told the court he knew the late blogger and had once sent him money to buy insecticides, adding that their communication was “largely one-sided.” He also clarified that while he knew the first and second accused persons, he had no relationship with the others and The post Meru Blogger Sniper Murder Case: Court Sets New Dates, Mwangaza to Take Stand appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Two petitioners move to court to compel KU Chancellor to step aside over alleged mismanagement

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – Two petitioners have moved to court seeking orders to compel Kenyatta University Chancellor, Professor Paul Kuria, to proceed on leave pending investigations into his administration over the past six months. The aggrieved petitioners, claim that the Chancellor – who is expected to vacate office in two months – has interfered […] The post Two petitioners move to court to compel KU Chancellor to step aside over alleged mismanagement appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago London Court Dismisses Ndung’u’s Fraud Claims Against SportPesa as Entirely Baseless

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – A London court has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit by SportPesa shareholder and former chair Paul Wanderi Ndung’u, ruling that his claims of fraud, conspiracy and unlawful dilution of his stake in SportPesa Global Holdings Limited (SPGHL) were unfounded. In a 190-page judgment delivered on 18 November 2025 in the case […] The post London Court Dismisses Ndung’u’s Fraud Claims Against SportPesa as Entirely Baseless appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago High Court Issues New Directive on Nairobi Petrol Station PSV Pick

The High Court has given transport operators and government agencies more time to negotiate in a case challenging a directive that bans public service vehicles (PSVs) from picking up or dropping off passengers at petrol stations within Nairobi’s Central Business District. The matter, filed as HCCHRPET E748/2025, Kinatwa Sacco Society & Kam Sacco & 11 Others vs Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority & County Government of Nairobi & 7 Others, was mentioned on Monday before Justice Chacha. The court sought an update on the ongoing discussions between the parties following an earlier directive to explore an out-of-court settlement. Lawyer Danstan The post High Court Issues New Directive on Nairobi Petrol Station PSV Pick-Up Ban appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago High Court Rules Parliament Cannot Impose Timelines on NLC’s Mandate to Redress Historical Land Injustices

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 — The High Court has declared that Parliament cannot impose timelines on the National Land Commission (NLC) in executing its constitutional mandate to investigate and recommend redress for historical land injustices. The ruling follows a petition filed by activist Okiya Omtatah, who challenged the National Land Commission (Amendment) Act, which sought […] The post High Court Rules Parliament Cannot Impose Timelines on NLC’s Mandate to Redress Historical Land Injustices appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Blow To Kenyan Green Card Hopefuls as Trump Announces Permanent Migration Ban from ‘Third World Countries’

In a move that has sent shockwaves, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social Friday morning, to announce a “permanent pause” on migration from all “Third World Countries.”  For the Kenyan diaspora and the millions back home dreaming of the American Green Card, the news is confusing, alarming, and developing fast. Here is the breakdown of what went down, why it’s happening, and what it means for you. The catalyst for this sudden announcement wasn’t a policy debate, but a tragedy. On the eve of Thanksgiving, two National Guard members were shot near the White House. One of The post Blow To Kenyan Green Card Hopefuls as Trump Announces Permanent Migration Ban from ‘Third World Countries’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Cooking Oil Prices Set for Relief After Court Quashes 10% Palm Oil Duty

Kenyans have secured a supposed victory after the High Court declared the government’s decision to impose a 10 percent import duty on crude palm oil unconstitutional. The ruling, delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Thursday, halted a policy that had triggered an immediate spike in the cost of basic household commodities. Justice Mwamuye ruled that the State breached fundamental constitutional requirements by instituting the new tariff without parliamentary approval and without affording meaningful public participation. At the heart of his ruling, the judge declared that the move to suspend the long-standing zero-rated import duty, which was then replaced with a The post Cooking Oil Prices Set for Relief After Court Quashes 10% Palm Oil Duty appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Blow to KRA as Court Strikes Down Excisable Goods Tracking System

The High Court has nullified the supply, installation and maintenance of the Excisable Goods Management System (EGMS), dealing a major blow to the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) flagship track-and-trace mechanism for monitoring excisable goods. KRA introduced the EGMS to curb tax evasion and improve accountability for products such as alcohol, cigarettes and bottled water. The system uses tamper-proof excise stamps, handheld scanners and a mobile verification app known as Soma Label, allowing both officials and consumers to confirm a product’s authenticity. Over the years, the system expanded beyond tobacco to include alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and other excisable items. According The post Blow to KRA as Court Strikes Down Excisable Goods Tracking System appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Government Block on Live Broadcasts Overturned by High Court Ruling

The High Court has struck down a government directive that sought to block live broadcasting of the June 25 demonstrations, ruling it unconstitutional and unlawful. Justice John Chigiti delivered the judgment on Thursday, quashing the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) order and barring any state agency from enforcing it. The Katiba Institute brought the case in collaboration with the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), following police raids on transmission sites of Citizen TV, NTV, and KTN that led to unlawful suspension of their free-to-air services. The CA had warned broadcasters that ignoring the directive could result in regulatory sanctions, including The post Government Block on Live Broadcasts Overturned by High Court Ruling appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Nairobi Court Fines Matatu Driver Who Fled Police Over Sudden Diarrhoea

A matatu driver who dramatically sped away from a traffic police officer along Valley Road told a Nairobi court that he fled because he was suffering from acute diarrhoea. Donald Owuor Ndeda, who drives a Ganya Sacco Isuzu matatu, appeared before Milimani Magistrates Court to face six traffic-related charges linked to the viral November 19, 2025 incident. A video circulating widely on social media showed Ndeda accelerating away after a traffic officer attempted to stop him. The prosecution argued that the driver’s actions endangered other road users, amounting to reckless driving under the Traffic Act. He also faced charges for The post Nairobi Court Fines Matatu Driver Who Fled Police Over Sudden Diarrhoea appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Makongeni Residents Win Urgent Conservatory Orders Against Forced Evictions

The Environment and Land Court has issued urgent conservatory orders blocking the planned eviction of hundreds of residents from Makongeni Estate in Nairobi and halting any demolition of homes in the area. High Court Judge Charles Mdogo granted the orders after lawyers representing the Makongeni community filed an urgent application, accusing the respondents of violating residents’ constitutional rights through intimidation and unlawful disconnections of basic services. “Pending the hearing, the judge granted prayers 2, 3, and 4 of the petitioners’ application, effectively restoring water and electricity to the estate and suspending any further evictions or demolitions,” the court documents state. The post Makongeni Residents Win Urgent Conservatory Orders Against Forced Evictions appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Court orders NTV to retract May report linking Kang’ata to airline compensation fraud

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 19 – A Nairobi court has ordered Nation Media Group’s NTV and investigative reporter Duncan Khaemba to retract a May 7 report linking Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata to an airline compensation fraud, finding the outlet and journalist in contempt for violating a restraining order. The ruling by Principal Magistrate Hosea Ng’ang’a at […] The post Court orders NTV to retract May report linking Kang’ata to airline compensation fraud appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Rastas Renew Push for Cannabis Legalisation as High Court Sets 2026 Hearing

The Rastafari Society of Kenya has stepped up its battle for the recognition of faith and legalization of cannabis as the High Court sets crucial hearing dates for the group’s constitutional petition that has been in the making for years. The Rastafarian community firmly holds that cannabis forms the cornerstone of their spiritual practice. They argue that current Kenyan laws criminalizing cannabis use constitute a direct violation of constitutional rights to freedom of religion, privacy, and equality under the Constitution. Through their legal representatives, the RSK is urging the High Court to grant them official recognition and suspend sections of The post Rastas Renew Push for Cannabis Legalisation as High Court Sets 2026 Hearing appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Waititu Baba Yao Moves Closer to Freedom After Lining Up Ksh53M Bank Guarantee

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu alias Baba Yao has told a Nairobi court that he has secured a bank guarantor in the corruption case that sent him to Kamiti Maximum Prison, where he is currently serving his sentence since February this year.. Waititu appeared before Trial Magistrate Rose Ndobi on Tuesday for a mention in his separate hate-speech case. Through his lawyer, he announced that he had lined up a Ksh. 53 million bank guarantee, a key requirement that could pave the way for his release. The court noted that once Waititu deposits the Ksh. 53 million guarantee, authorities The post Waititu Baba Yao Moves Closer to Freedom After Lining Up Ksh53M Bank Guarantee appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Supreme Court rules banks need no new securities for extra loans

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 14 – The Supreme Court has handed a major win to lenders after ruling that banks are not required to register fresh securities every time they issue additional credit, a decision expected to sharply cut compliance costs and reinforce confidence in long-term lending instruments across the financial sector. The ruling comes at […] The post Supreme Court rules banks need no new securities for extra loans appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Mwamuye rescinds order halting police recruitment after IG protest

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 14 — The High Court has lifted conservatory orders that had suspended the planned nationwide recruitment of 10,000 police constables, clearing the way for the exercise to proceed as scheduled on Monday. Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Friday rescinded the suspension issued on Monday, ruling that the status quo ante—the situation that existed […] The post Mwamuye rescinds order halting police recruitment after IG protest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago “There Was No Rapture, He Killed Them”: Whistleblower Tells Court About Shakahola Deaths

A whistleblower who had publicly warned about the Shakahola massacre months before it was exposed has finally told her story in court, shedding light on chilling details of how the doomsday cult operated in secrecy. Ms. Brenda Mwihaki Mwaura, a former member of the Good News International (GNI) church led by pastor Paul Mackenzie, testified before a Mombasa court on Monday via Zoom. She revealed that she authored a Facebook post in November 2022, nearly four months before the Shakahola tragedy became public. In that viral post shared in a Facebook group called “Malindi Kenya,” Ms. Mwaura accused Mackenzie of The post “There Was No Rapture, He Killed Them”: Whistleblower Tells Court About Shakahola Deaths appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago Court Refuses to Release Kinyagia’s Passport Despite Urgent India Travel Request

A Nairobi court has denied an application for the release of the passport of IT expert and social media commentator Ndiang’ui Kinyagia, currently under investigation for undisclosed offences. During the hearing, prosecutors informed the court that investigators had confiscated several documents from Kinyagia and that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) was reviewing possible charges. They argued that releasing the passport could interfere with the ongoing probe. “I am inclined to object to the release of the documents as it will compromise the ongoing probe,” the state counsel told the court. His lawyer, however, urged the court to consider his The post Court Refuses to Release Kinyagia’s Passport Despite Urgent India Travel Request appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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