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Money, women and citizenship: Putin woos fighters online

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-02 09:00:00

A scroll through TikTok now reveals that Russia has ramped up its campaign for military recruitment on social media.

Faith based, private medical facilities hit by US health deal

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-03 10:00:00

Faith-based medical facilities directly funded by the US will feel the hit if the Sh207 billion deal between Kenya and USA will be implemented.

Landmark legal proceedings to watch this year and why they matter

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-04 07:20:00

From education, politics, government policies, business, crime, social life and health, 2026 ushers a defining moment for the country, starting as early as this week when learners go back to school.

Kirima estate wrangles deepen as court rules against widow

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-04 08:00:00

The Court of Appeal has dealt a blow to Teresiah Wairimu, the widow of former Starehe MP Gerishon Kirima, after declining to suspend orders removing her as an administrator of his estate.

Activists challenge KRA on burden of tax proof

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-07 10:00:00

Four activists led by Nakuru-based surgeon Magare Gikenyi have filed a court case challenging how KRA pursues tax defaulters.

Lawyer seeks powers for magistrates to award compensation

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-07 13:38:00

A lawyer has petitioned the High Court to quash sections of the law that bar magistrates from hearing and fully determining cases involving human rights violations.

Consumers will bear burden of packaging levy, Omtatah warns

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-08 00:00:00

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah argues that the cost of sanitary pads and car parts will shoot up if the government continues with its plan to introduce the new levy.

Activist sues NCA boss over collapsed building

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-08 00:00:00

An activist has sued National Construction Authority CEO Maurice Aketch, seeking to have him removed from office over the collapsed South C multi-storey building.

Freedom hero Fred Kubai's widow sues State in Sh11m award dispute

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-09 07:00:00

The widow of Independence hero Fred Kubai, Christina Gakuhi has sued the Interior Principal Secretary in a bid to compel him to pay Sh11 million plus interest.

Court orders Kenya Power to execute Sh6b meters tender

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-10 14:39:17

The High Court has ordered Kenya Power to execute a Sh6 billion smart meters contract with a Chinese company that had been cancelled.

How panga, stolen beans handed rapists death sentence

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-10 20:20:00

The attackers might have escaped justice, but the panga which they used and the stolen beans led investigators to them.

Why you can pay dearly for giving wrong facts about your cover

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-13 08:00:00

The insurance firm stated that the vehicle was used for commercial purposes and that by the time the owner was insuring it, he had no valid license, as he was only trained to drive a motorcycle.

Probation, not prison for mothers with children, High Court orders

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-13 09:00:00

The High Court has overturned custodial sentences handed to three women with children, substituting them with probation after finding it unfair for minors to serve time with their mothers.

Akech defends fiery tweets during Court of Appeal interview

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-13 10:13:10

Prof Migai Akech was questioned yesterday about his temperament, following concerns raised over his social media posts.

Tech firm sues Education Ministry over alleged software copyright breach

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-13 15:28:33

 A tech company has moved to court, seeking to block the Ministry of Education from rolling out a new education management system

Court of Appeal allows JSC to continue handling complaints against judges

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-13 16:39:12

Court of Appeal judges unanimously agreed that there was a need to suspend the implementation of the orders issued by the High Courtagainst the commission until they deliver a ruling.

I did not eat 'chicken', Ipoa boss tells JSC

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-14 08:00:00

Former elections board boss Issack Hassan distanced himself from claims that he benefited from graft.

AG Oduor, IG Kanja risk jail after Wamatangi demolition

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-14 14:42:08

Kenya Railways Corporation CEO Phillip Mainga, AG Dorcas Oduor and IG Douglas Kanja now risk jail after the demolition of Governor Kimani Wamatangi's business premises.

Police pliers cost taxpayers Sh1m for 'pinching wrong person'

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-15 08:10:00

A DCI officer’s decision to use pliers to force a village elder repay Sh250,000 to an alleged complainant has cost Kenyans at least a million after the High Court found this a violation of the law.

Judge Mwita defends decision in medical case where a child died

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-16 06:00:00

High Court Judge Chacha Mwita on Thursday defended his decision to require a parent serve documents to a hospital on an urgent intervention where a child was in critical condition.