A Kenyan judge ruled that the 2021 escape from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison was meticulously planned, handing down additional 15-year terms to convicted militants who used covert routes to evade capture.

A Kenyan court has temporarily halted the funeral proceedings for KCB Group executive Rosemary Chemutai following legal challenges raised by her husband. The suspension comes amid conflicting statements regarding the circumstances surrounding her death and marital disputes.

A Kenyan court has released three individuals accused of involvement in a major heroin seizure at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, citing insufficient CCTV evidence to prove their identities.

A Kenyan court has handed down a two-year prison sentence to a man convicted of stealing avocados belonging to his own father.

A Kenyan court has dismissed a man's Sh10 million claim against Java House, a popular coffee chain, over the alleged unauthorized use of his photograph.

A recent court ruling in Kenya has established a new evidential test, drawing a clear distinction between police intelligence and admissible evidence in criminal trials.

Kenyan courts are demonstrating a growing trend of ruling against employers in cases involving unfair dismissal, harassment, and other severe workplace violations, signaling a shift in workers' rights protection.

Kenyan courts are increasingly intervening in areas traditionally reserved for the Executive and Parliament, thereby reshaping the governance of President Ruto's administration.

A Kenyan court has temporarily blocked the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) from implementing its plan to scrap physical logbooks, which were to be replaced by eLogbooks.

A Kenyan court has ruled against a rushed trade deal between Kenya and the UK, ordering fresh public participation after a case brought by farmers, though it declined to invalidate the deal due to its economic importance.

A Kenyan court ruled that the General Election is due this year, not in 2027, but immediately suspended its decision to prevent potential chaos. The judge's action aims to maintain stability.

A Kenyan court has ruled that a magistrate was entitled to information regarding an unsuccessful bid for promotion and has ordered the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to provide an explanation.

Recent court judgments in Kenya are providing insight into how factors like aggravating circumstances, remorse, and victim impact statements influence sentences for individuals convicted of femicide.

A Kenyan court has ruled against a petition by the country's Rastafarian community seeking to decriminalize the use of cannabis, a case that had been under consideration since 2021.

A Kenyan court has ruled that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) must pay a lawyer Sh7 million after he was prosecuted without basis in connection with the 2019 DusitD2 terror attack.

A Kenyan court has nullified 30 promotions within the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)'s office, ruling that the recruitment process lacked objective merit and fairness.

A Kenyan court has frozen a Sh97 million payout intended for a former Little cab boss, with the funds remaining suspended as parent company Craft Silicon and its subsidiary pursue a dispute related to a secret phone recording.

A Kenyan court will visit the alleged terror cells in Malindi, where victims were reportedly accommodated, as part of its examination of the Shakahola crime scene.

A court has issued an order blocking members of the Ketraco board from performing their duties, following their appointment by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi through a gazette notice.

A Kenyan court has issued a halt to the opening of a US-funded Ebola quarantine facility in the country, raising questions about public health infrastructure and international aid.

A Kenyan court has issued an order compelling the Parliament to disclose the amount of money spent on its annual prayer breakfast.

A Kenyan court has ruled that certain sections of a law targeting sexual offenses cannot be applied to minors who have engaged in consensual intercourse, deeming them invalid.

A Kenyan court has ruled that there is no legal impediment to individuals changing their sex markers on official documents.

A Kenyan court ruled in favor of Taveta residents, granting them the right to sue Mama Ngina and Basil Criticos over a land dispute. The court rejected arguments that the case was already decided.

A Kenyan court has issued a statement regarding abortion, as new data reveals over 792,000 induced abortions occurred in the country between April 2023 and May 2024.

Protesters demonstrating against fuel price hikes disrupted court proceedings in Nairobi. Later, ten of the arrested protesters were released on Sh3,000 cash bail each by the court.

A Kenyan court has reinstated KEWOTA payroll deductions, resolving a Sh30 million dispute involving teachers.

A Kenyan court has denied an attempt to withdraw a corruption case involving Sh58 million against former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero.

A Kenyan court has given its approval for the sale of EABL shares valued at Sh619 billion, clearing the way for the significant transaction.

A Kenyan court has ordered limited access to evidence for the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in the ongoing murder trial of Albert Ojwang.

A Kenyan court has granted a reprieve to Raphael Tuju, blocking the transfer of a disputed property located in Karen.

A Kenyan court has rejected the Directorate of Criminal Investigations' (DCI) attempt to obtain a search warrant for Tuju's property in Karen.

A Kenyan court has issued an order for the disclosure of key documents pertinent to the ongoing Ngong–Riruta railway case.

A Kenyan court has ordered a former county official to refund Sh10 million that was reportedly earned irregularly.

The Court of Appeal in Kenya has reinstated the Judicial Service Commission's authority to handle complaints against judges, overturning a previous decision.

A Kenyan court has ordered CJ's restaurant to pay Sh75,000 to a man who received unsolicited text messages, ruling that the eatery violated his privacy.

A Kenyan court has ruled that the hiring process for the KTDA chief can proceed, directing the petitioner to serve court documents to all parties involved.

Recent judicial rulings emphasize that cohabiting couples do not automatically gain marital rights, while legal separation does not equate to divorce.

A judge handed down fresh 15-year prison sentences to three inmates convicted of terrorism offenses following their involvement in the high-profile Kamiti prison escape.

A Kenyan court has granted authorities an additional 14 days to detain four suspects accused of murdering Dr. Victoria Mutiso, ordering all four to undergo mandatory psychiatric assessments before their next hearing.

A Nairobi judge dismissed a petition to wind up a jointly owned business, ruling that the breakdown of a marital partnership does not justify dissolving a financially viable company.

A Kenyan court has temporarily halted the government's mandatory Sh6.4 million health insurance requirement for visitors, citing a lack of proper policy and administrative framework.

A Kenyan court has dismissed a judicial review application by Buffalo Productions Limited, thereby clearing the Communications Authority's (CA) Sh220 million tender for a cyber-defence project.

A Kenyan court has temporarily stopped efforts to remove Milemba from his position as Kuppet chairman, with the court set to decide on the legality of his tenure.

As Kenyan courts increasingly rely on DNA testing evidence, questions are being raised about its broader implications and the complexities it introduces beyond resolving initial queries.

A Kenyan court has extended the freeze on rice imports, with Justice Edward Muriithi dismissing the Attorney-General’s preliminary objection in the case.

A Kenyan court has approved the extradition of three individuals to the United States to face prosecution over an alleged multi-million-dollar cyber fraud scheme.

A court in Kenya has dismissed a Sh1 billion pension recovery suit related to Migori, leaving the underlying dispute over alleged pension arrears unresolved. The ruling impacts the ongoing legal battle concerning public funds.

A Kenyan court has ruled in favor of Wanga, upholding the appointment of Danish Onyango as Deputy Governor, paving the way for him to serve the remainder of the current term.

A Kenyan court has ordered administrators of the late Muindi Ndolo's estate to complete the transfer of assets, concluding a 26-year legal dispute involving his four wives and households.

A Mombasa court has ruled that a marriage cannot be treated as a prison, establishing that living apart can be a valid reason for divorce.

A judge has granted a temporary stay on a Sh2.5 million fine imposed by the IEBC on MP Gikaria, pending a hearing of the MP's challenge.

A Kenyan court has ordered the Inspector General and Director of Public Prosecutions to pay Sh8 million to a JKUAT student, Allan Omondi, for police brutality and delayed justice.

A Kenyan court has ordered President Ruto to reconstitute his Cabinet within 120 days to comply with gender balance requirements, raising questions about which current members will be replaced.

A Kenyan appeals court has removed legal obstacles, allowing the sale of a Sh204 billion (approximately $1.4 billion) stake in Safaricom to Vodacom to proceed. This decision unblocks a significant transaction in the telecommunications sector.

Justice Gatembu Kairu has been elected as the new president of the Court of Appeal in Kenya, succeeding Justice Daniel Musinga. He won against fellow Justices Agnes Murgor, Patrick Kiage, and Lydia Achode.

A convicted killer in Kenya has been granted a second opportunity in court, citing the prosecution's failure to definitively prove the cause of the victim's death.

A Kenyan court has ordered the government to establish regulations for protests and awarded 38 million shillings (approximately $280,000 USD) to victims in Kisumu, emphasizing that the Bill of Rights are vested rights.

A foreign national caused a stir in a Kenyan court by complaining about the ugali-cabbage meal and requesting 'good food'.

A lobby group in Kenya has initiated legal proceedings to challenge the allocation of funds to political parties, taking the matter to court.

A Kenyan court has issued a judgment stating that consensual sexual activity between teenagers should not lead to criminal charges, a ruling expected to have significant implications for future prosecutions.

A Kenyan court has ordered the destruction of a vessel found carrying drugs valued at Sh8.2 billion. The decision was made due to the significant risk of corruption, theft, or disappearance of the illicit consignment.

A Kenyan court has permitted investors to auction 26 vehicles to recover Sh158 million owed by Chinese firms, following a legal dispute.

A Kenyan court has ruled in favor of an American father, granting him custody in a surrogacy case, which underscores the ongoing legal uncertainties surrounding surrogacy practices in Kenya.

The decision, in a country where thousands of women die yearly from unsafe abortions, held that abortions deprive unborn children of the “right to life.”

A Kenyan court is set to rule on a petition regarding the whereabouts of missing security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe, whose family has accused police authorities of failing to account for him.

A Kenyan court has sentenced a Chinese national to a fine of 1 million Kenyan shillings (approximately $7,700 USD) and 12 months in prison for attempting to smuggle live ants out of the country.

A Kenyan court has exposed a man's elaborate scheme to secretly transfer assets to third parties, including a mistress and a cousin, in an attempt to prevent his wife from claiming family property.

A Kenyan court has granted a reprieve to several governors by blocking their arrests, which had been directed by the Senate for unspecified failures.

A Kenyan court has extended conservatory orders that block the implementation of regulations concerning the removal of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

A Kenyan court has allowed the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) elections to proceed, though it has barred Nakuru branch delegates from participating.

A Kenyan court has issued a ruling that temporarily halts a plan to retire university professors at the age of 70, allowing them to continue working until 74 years old as previously agreed.

A Kenyan court has charged two individuals, including a Chinese citizen and Charles Mwangi, with the smuggling of live ants.

A Kenyan court has ruled that police may lawfully enter a suspect’s home without a warrant during narcotics investigations, a significant development in law enforcement powers.

A Kenyan court has declared urgent a suit seeking the evacuation of 600 Kenyans from Cambodia, where they claim to have been trafficked and subjected to exploitative and forced labor.

A Kenyan magistrate has ruled that a man must compensate his former partner Sh350,000 after unlawfully withholding funds from a jointly sold vehicle.

Judges dismissed the prosecution's case after defense experts demonstrated that CCTV footage failed to positively identify the accused crew members.

A Kenyan court has terminated murder proceedings against fifteen intelligence and police officers accused in the killing of a presidential poll expert, while the Director of Public Prosecutions files separate charges in a distinct homicide case in Embu County.

A court in Kenya has acquitted a doctor who was charged with raping a dialysis patient, concluding the legal proceedings against the medical professional.

Several high-profile corruption cases are set to be heard in Kenyan courts this week, as the judiciary continues its efforts to combat graft.

A Kenyan court has directed three agencies—Ipoa, KNCHR, and the DCI—to conduct parallel investigations into the disappearance of four men from Mathare, requiring them to submit progress reports.

Kenyan courts are reportedly granting early freedom to foreign drug traffickers who are found to have undergone rehabilitation and maintained good conduct.

An affidavit reveals that the rape trial of Matonya in a Kenyan court concluded after his ailing mother's plea prompted the woman to reconsider pursuing the case.

A Kenyan court has given the government the green light to proceed with a new salary structure for civil servants, despite protests from unions.

A Kenyan high court ruled that holding the nation’s general election in August next year would violate the constitution, but stated that the vote can proceed regardless.

After nearly two decades, survivors of election-based sexual violence in Kenya are seeking equal access to justice, with courts set to rule on a landmark case.

A Kenyan court has awarded Sh12 million in compensation to 122 teachers who fled Mandera, with each teacher receiving Sh100,000.

A Kenyan court has declined to halt the National Transport and Safety Authority's (NTSA) eLogbook rollout. Petitioners had argued that the system was introduced without adequate legal safeguards.

A Kenyan court has suspended a Sh1.5 million fine imposed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) against MP Wanjiku Muhia, stemming from alleged inflammatory remarks made at a public rally.

A Kenyan court has ordered the release of a woman who alleged she was arrested without reason or a warrant on suspicion of spying on President Ruto.

A Kenyan court has charged eight schoolgirls with murder in connection with the deaths of 16 fellow students in a dormitory fire at a school in Kenya's Rift Valley in late May.

A court in Meru, Kenya, has issued an order to stop the construction of a State lodge in Imenti Forest. Petitioners argued that the proposed development poses a threat to a crucial water catchment area.

A Kenyan court has acquitted Harriso Githinji, a man who brutally attacked his mother with a walking stick, inflicting severe injuries that led to her death.

Kenyan courts maintain that plea bargains do not guarantee a shorter sentence in murder cases, emphasizing that negotiated outcomes cannot diminish the seriousness of a crime.

A Kenyan court has issued a halt on the planned opening of a US-funded Ebola quarantine facility within the country.

Kenyan court rules parts of law criminalising consensual sex between adolescents invalid  thecitizen.co.tz

A Kenyan court has issued a ruling allowing citizens to change their gender markers on official documents.

A Kenyan court has granted permission for a father to exhume his son's body after 17 years to facilitate the sale of prime land in Ruiru.

A recent Court of Appeal ruling in Kenya is redefining reproductive rights for Kenyan women, creating legal uncertainty amidst a backdrop of rising abortion rates.

A Kenyan court has ordered the arrest of two businessmen involved in a Sh150 million Westlands property fraud case after they skipped court twice despite summons.

The Kenyan Court of Appeal overturned a previous abortion ruling, subsequently reinstating a criminal case related to the matter.

A Kenyan court has declined to halt an Sh80 billion deal between Ruto and Sakaja, setting the stage for a full hearing of petitions challenging its legality.

A Kiambu court has issued conservatory orders, effectively blocking all development on a contested 58-acre site intended for President Ruto's housing project in Githunguri.

Mediation has been widely adopted across Kenya, now available in 121 court registries in all 47 counties as an alternative to litigation.

A Kenyan court has denied an early release request for a woman who was jailed for possession of an AK47 rifle.

A rare court case in Kenya is examining whether a husband can claim maintenance in a divorce, bringing to light gaps and evolving interpretations of equality within marriage laws.

Kenya's Appellate Court overturned an Sh8 million award to Jimi Wanjigi, finding that Nation Media Group made reasonable efforts to identify the individual behind an erroneous obituary.

A Kenyan court has ruled that the rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is unconstitutional.

A Kenyan court has given its approval for the auction of Chase Bank property to settle a debt amounting to Sh1.3 billion.

A Kenyan court has rejected a motorist's plea for compensation regarding a faulty car, ruling against the claim.

A suspect involved in a Russia jobs recruitment scheme has informed a Kenyan court that their life is at risk.

A Kenyan court has overturned an Sh845,378 award in a dispute between Alicia Bakers and Friends School Kaimosi regarding the supply of bread and wheat flour.