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Published October 23, 2026
Kenya has extradited Sancho Kibutu to the United States to face sentencing following his conviction in California for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Authorities say he had remained a fugitive for 13 years after failing to appear for sentencing.
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Published October 22, 2026
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s petition challenging judgments that upheld his impeachment will be prioritised by the High Court, which has directed the parties to file responses and submissions ahead of a hearing.
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Published October 22, 2026
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has opened an investigation into journalist Francis Ode’s arrest during Nairobi protests on October 20, with plans to visit Central Police Station and review police records.
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Published October 19, 2026
The High Court has reopened pre-bail proceedings in Dr Victoria Mutiso’s murder case, allowing the defence to cross-examine Prof David Ndetei over an affidavit opposing the release of Rose Mulwa and her two children on bail.
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Published October 19, 2026
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife and co-accused appeared before an anti-corruption court for mitigation and sentencing following a High Court ruling in the KSh588 million corruption case. The court will issue further directions on October 22, 2026.
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Published October 17, 2026
The High Court in Kajiado has suspended a lower court order granting KSh50,000 cash bail to a suspect facing human trafficking, defilement and conspiracy charges, pending the hearing and determination of a prosecution revision application.
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Published October 17, 2026
Two men have been convicted of possessing elephant tusks, leopard skin and cheetah skin without lawful permits in Malindi. The court imposed a KSh20 million fine on each, with life imprisonment in default.
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Published October 16, 2026
The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court ruling that places the recruitment of uniformed police officers under the Inspector General of Police, limiting the NPSC’s recruitment mandate to civilian staff within the National Police Service.
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Published October 14, 2026
Chief Justice Martha Koome and Justice Mohammed Warsame have declined the SRC's request to recuse themselves from a court dispute over the taxation of judges' car allowances.
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Published October 14, 2026
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved charges against a Turkana County nurse, a supplier company and its director over alleged proceeds of crime amounting to KSh2.76 million.
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Published October 13, 2026
A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of defiling a 12-year-old girl in Seme, Kisumu County.
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Published October 13, 2026
Three church leaders have been released on bond after pleading not guilty in a Bondo, Siaya County, case involving four minors who reportedly suffered burns during an alleged exorcism ritual.
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Published October 10, 2026
The Environment and Land Court in Bungoma has nullified the proposed Kanduyi Airstrip affordable housing project and ordered the disputed public land restored within 45 days.
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Published October 9, 2026
Three accused in the murder case involving Dr Victoria Mutiso want to cross-examine Prof David Ndetei over a disputed affidavit as they seek release on cash bail and raise concerns about their health in custody.
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Published October 9, 2026
The High Court has awarded Court of Appeal Judge Justice Sankale Ole Kantai KSh2.5 million after declaring his 2020 arrest, detention and warrantless phone search unconstitutional.
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Published October 9, 2026
A Nairobi court has withdrawn charges against former Social Health Authority boss Elijah Wachira and co-accused Robert Ingarisa in a case involving the alleged misappropriation of Sh17.5 million.
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Published October 5, 2026
Kenya’s Judiciary is seeking Sh50.7 billion for the 2027/28 financial year, warning that election-related disputes could increase pressure on the institution as it tackles case backlogs and expands access to justice.
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