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Kamau Muthoni

Justice for the dead: Families sue as hospitals detain bodies over bills

Kenyans remain burdened by runaway medical costs, with some hospitals taking a firm stance on bill clearance before releasing bodies.

Justice for the dead: Families sue as hospitals detain bodies over bills

County, Sakaja face labour abuse lawsuit

County, Sakaja face labour abuse lawsuit

Court upholds firing of Gachagua's contract staff after impeachment

Court upholds firing of Gachagua's contract staff after impeachment

President Ruto sued afresh in advisors appointment rows

President Ruto sued afresh in advisors appointment rows

Support for Gachagua holds, judges' views divide bloc

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and those backing him in the impeachment case split on the High Court Judges to preside over his case.

Support for Gachagua holds, judges' views divide bloc

Ahmednasir must prove allegations of corruption in courts, Judiciary insists

The Judiciary wants senior lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi prosecuted over his online utterances on alleged corruption in the Supreme Court.

Ahmednasir must prove allegations of corruption in courts, Judiciary insists

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

A motorist’s quest to seek compensation from a hospital following an ambulance accident has flopped twice.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Nairobi based lawyer Suiyanka Lempaa in his case filed before Justice Mwamuye claims that the positions are being abused to shelve rejects and reward cronies.

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

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.

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

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.

Judiciary seeks criminal sanctions against lawyer Ahmednasir

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.

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.

Mudavadi, firm battle over prime land in Vihiga County

Inside troll spyware pitting 'Ruto men' and a developer

Journalists, government critics and social media influencers, would have faced surveillance and online harassment had a developer sold a controversial spyware tool to State House operatives.

Inside troll spyware pitting 'Ruto men' and a developer

Two Shabaab militants found guilty for Dusit terror attack

Hussein Mohamed Abdille Ali and Mohamed Abdi Ali were found guilty of 21 offences relating to financing and facilitating the DusitD2 terror attack in Nairobi.

Two Shabaab militants found guilty for Dusit terror attack

What's in a title? Clinical officers sue to be 'doctor'

Petitioners argue that the government and KMPDC have discriminated against clinical medicine graduates despite being critical healthcare personnel.

What's in a title? Clinical officers sue to be 'doctor'

Fresh twist in ex-DP ouster case after a request to continue

Four cases filed before former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached are now in doubt after a fresh application was filed to sustain them.

Fresh twist in ex-DP ouster case after a request to continue

Failure to create new boundaries will affect 2027 polls, IEBC says

Electoral agency, however, admits that time for the review has already passed. One lawyer suggests that the boundaries review be carried out by July next year.

Failure to create new boundaries will affect 2027 polls, IEBC says

Supreme Court urged to grant wealth to children born out of wedlock

The Court of Appeal held that it is discriminatory for a child born out of wedlock to be denied inheritance solely because they were born out of a ‘sin.’

Supreme Court urged to grant wealth to children born out of wedlock

Freemasons seek compensation from City Hall in land rates row

The Freemasons Society has moved to court seeking compensation from Nairobi County following clamping of their property over Sh19 million land rates row.

Freemasons seek compensation from City Hall in land rates row

Court to determine whether Gachagua is reinstated as deputy president or...

Parliament shot itself in the foot by arguing that DCJ Philomena Mwilu had powers to empanel a three-judge bench that lifted orders freezing the removal of former DP Rigathi Gachagua.

Court to determine whether Gachagua is reinstated as deputy president or...

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.

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.

Diaspora voters sue over polling centres as cases against IEBC rise

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.

Breeder sues Directorate of Veterinary Services over Sh12 million cow semen

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.

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

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.

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

LSK decries unpaid legal fees despite advocates delivering quality services

LSK decries unpaid legal fees despite advocates delivering quality services.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Smugglers making money from praying mantises, report reveals

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.

Tribunal charges Havi over online attacks on colleague

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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