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Topic: Guilt

Innocent but 'guilty': Gachagua's absurd impeachment verdict pits lawyers against Judiciary

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-06-10 16:38:02

Lawyers and legal experts criticized the High Court for upholding Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment while awarding him Sh50 million for a fair hearing violation.

IPOA finds officers guilty of misconduct during protests over use of force, hidden number plates

By Zadock Angira   2026-05-23 15:02:20

IPOA reports police used excessive force, lacked accountability and preparedness during protests, leading to rights violations, injuries and deaths.

Man pleads guilty to burning woman with hot oil, wanted free samosa

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-04-10 11:16:12

A man in Soweto area is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to unlawfully causing grievous harm by pouring hot cooking oil on a woman who was frying and selling samosas by the roadside. 

Somali national found guilty of radicalising youths, facilitating their joining Al-Shabaab

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-03-18 20:13:40

A magistrate’s court has found a Somali national, Abdikarim Hassanow Hassan, alias Ali, guilty of being a member of Al-Shabaab and radicalising youths in Kehancha, Migori.

Shame or guilt? Why knowing the difference can save your relationships

By Esther Muchene   2026-03-01 09:32:06

Disappointment can quietly erode relationships, but recognising the signs, separating shame from guilt, and taking consistent accountability can help rebuild trust and connection.

Shakahola massacre: Makenzi's right-hand man pleads guilty to manslaughter charges

By Joackim Bwana   2026-02-20 19:24:30

Enos Amanya, who said he was a gravedigger and Makenzi's security man, entered a plea bargain with the prosecution and entered a plea of guilty before Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku.