A A Kilifi court has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to Mwakonde Mwadzala, a 55-year-old man, for repeatedly defiling a 12-year-old boy. Kaloleni Principal Magistrate Lewis Gatheru reached this decision after the prosecution convincingly established the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The evidence revealed that Mwadzala, unrelated to the
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Court Reduces Thai Drug Trafficker’s Sentence from 27 to 17 Years
The High Court at Kibera has reduced the prison sentence of a Thai national, originally set at 27 years, to 17 years for his conviction of trafficking over two kilograms of cocaine.Justice Diana Kavedza determined that while Netima Ngamsap's conviction was valid, the initial sentence imposed by the trial magistrate
Three Suspects Held in Mutiso Murder Probe
Three suspects implicated in the murder of psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Mutiso will remain in police custody until Thursday as the High Court deliberates on the next steps in the case.Angela Mulwa, Chris Mulwa, and their mother, Rose Mbithe Mulwa, appeared at the Milimani High Court in Nairobi on Tuesday, August
Malaba Court Dismisses Guardianship Suit After VE Turns 18
The Senior Principal Magistrate's Court at Malaba has dismissed a guardianship suit after the individual involved reached adulthood.The proceedings began when JE submitted a plaint on February 12, requesting to be designated as the legal guardian of VE.JE sought the court's appointment as the subject's legal guardian until VE turned
Court Upholds Life Sentence for Samson Gakono
The Court of Appeal in Nairobi has upheld the conviction and life sentence of Samson Mburia Gakono for defiling two minors, dismissing his appeal to overturn the decision. Justices Patrick Kiage, Rachel Ngetich, and Stephen Radido found no grounds to challenge the trial court and High Court's concurrent findings.Gakono, representing
Klinzy Baraza Murder Trial Delayed as Court Reschedules Hearing
The Milimani High Court has rescheduled the hearing for the murder case against Kayole Police Station's Constable Klinzy Baraza, who faces charges for allegedly killing a mask vendor.Klinzy stands accused of murdering Boniface Mwangi Kariuki outside Imenti House in Nairobi’s Central Business District during protests on June 17, 2025.Originally set
Justice Omondi Tunya Remembered as CJ Koome Pays Tribute
Chief Justice Martha Koome has led the Judiciary in honoring the memory of retired High Court Judge Justice Omondi Tunya, recognizing him as a remarkable jurist whose decades of dedicated service significantly strengthened Kenya's justice system and upheld the rule of law.In a heartfelt condolence message on Tuesday, July 7,
Top Events Today: Duale Internship Posting and Key Court Cases
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale will take the lead today in officially posting the 2026-27 internship cohort for health professionals. This important event will occur at Afya House in Nairobi, starting at 7 am, and it signifies the deployment of newly qualified health workers to various internship stations nationwide. This