In a landmark ruling on January 9, 2025, a Nairobi court has handed down a 25-year prison sentence to controversial businesswoman Joyce Akinyi following her conviction in a high-profile drug trafficking case. The decision, delivered by the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) court, came after the Office of the Director of
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Court finds former Police IG Koome Liable for remarks against medics
The High Court in Nairobi has found former Police Inspector General Japhet Koome liable for his controversial remarks made on April 14, 2024. During these remarks, Koome ordered law enforcement officers to respond with firmness and decisiveness to medics who were striking and picketing. The Katiba Institute, a non-governmental organization, announced
Busia Senator Okiyah Omtatah and 22 Protesters released on reduced Bond
High Court orders release of Six abducted individuals
The High Court has ordered the immediate release of six individuals, including Gideon Kibet and Bernard Kavuli, who were reportedly abducted by state authorities. Justice Bahati Mwamuyé issued the ruling, which also prohibits any prosecution of the individuals pending the outcome of a related case filed by the Law Society
High Court declares new Education Funding Model unconstitutional
High Court Judge Chacha Mwita has ruled that Kenya's new education model fund is unconstitutional, citing discrimination against students' right to education. The court emphasized that it is the government's duty to fund public universities, and shifting this responsibility to parents violates constitutional rights and legitimate expectations. The judge highlighted that
Win for Azimio as court declines to stop protests
The High Court today declined to stop the ongoing protests led by the Azimio coalition. The High Court judge Hedwig Ongundi also declined to order the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome to arrest the demonstrators. The decision was in response to a case filed by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko
Court rules IEBC unfairly locked out Reuben Kagame
A High Court in Nairobi has ruled that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) treated Presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame unfairly by locking him out of the upcoming Presidential polls. Justice Anthony Mrima said IEBC violated Kigame's right and ordered the commission to consider his papers and the signatures