Lands Officer in Bribery Case
The charges have been brought under the Bribery Act, 2016, a law enacted to combat corruption in both public and private institutions.
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Kakuzi PLC Suffers Major Legal Setback as Court Clears Way for Return of Ancestral Land in Murang’a
A landmark ruling by the Environment and Land Court has dealt a significant blow to Kakuzi PLC, paving the way for the restitution of 3,200 acres of ancestral land to claimants in Makuyu, Murang’a County. In the judgment delivered by Maxwell Gicheru, the court lifted interim orders that had temporarily protected Kakuzi’s land holdings, effectively…
Chief Justice Calls for Fiscal Discipline and Strong Inter-Agency Collaboration
Chief Justice on January 12, 2026 presided over the swearing-in of Mr. Ali Abdullahi Surraw as the new Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), following a competitive and merit-based recruitment process. In her remarks, the Chief Justice congratulated Mr. Surraw on his appointment, describing it as a significant…
Judiciary Launches Nationwide Prison Decongestion Drive in Garissa
GARISSA, Kenya, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – The Judiciary, in collaboration with the Prisons and Correctional Services, has launched a nationwide prison decongestion initiative aimed at promoting justice, rehabilitation, and humane treatment of offenders. The program was formally rolled out at Garissa G.K. Prison, where 18 inmates were released to serve the remainder of their…
CJ Koome: Constitution Remains Kenya’s Transformative Governance Blueprint
Nairobi, Kenya – August 27, 2025 — Chief Justice Martha Koome has hailed the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, as a transformative framework that continues to shape governance, strengthen human rights, and enhance accountability in the country. Speaking during the 15th anniversary of the Constitution, at a Katiba Day event organized by the Nation Media Group,…
Babu Pushes for Clearing Petty Crime Records
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino during a press briefing on justice reforms. By Wendy Sheilla Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called for the removal of criminal records for Kenyans convicted of petty offences, arguing that the justice system should rehabilitate offenders rather than condemn them to a lifetime of stigma. Speaking to the press,…
Mombasa Law Society Treasurer Calls for Stronger Constitutionalism at LSK Annual Conference
By Wendy Sheilla Mombasa Law Society Treasury has urged members of the legal profession to remain vigilant in defending constitutionalism and upholding the rule of law, warning that the country faces a period of heightened political tension that could see increased violations of human rights. Speaking in Diani during the Law Society of…
Mombasa Law Society Treasurer Highlights Constitutionalism at LSK Conference
The Treasurer of the Mombasa Law Society and the Coast Branch of the Law Society of Kenya has underscored the need to uphold constitutionalism and the rule of law amid rising political temperatures in the country. Speaking in Diani during the Law Society of Kenya’s annual conference, which runs from August 12 to 16, the…
Court Halts Swearing-in of New Media Council of Kenya Board Members Pending Petition
The High Court has issued a conservatory order stopping the swearing-in of four newly appointed members of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) board, pending the outcome of a petition challenging the legality of their appointments. Justice L.N. Mugambi issued the orders following an urgent application seeking to suspend the appointments made by Cabinet Secretary…
Court Declares Isiolo Agriculture Chief’s Dismissal Unlawful, Awards KSh 2.5M Compensation
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ruled in favour of former Isiolo County Chief Officer for Agriculture, Salad Tutana, declaring his dismissal unlawful and awarding him KSh 2.5 million in compensation. Justice Onesmus Makau, in a decision that underscores the importance of due process in public service employment, found that Governor Abdi Guyo acted…
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