Dzuya Walter

Blow to Gov't as High Court declares sale of Safaricom shares 'null and void'

The court found that the decision to sell the government’s stake was a public policy decision that required meaningful public participation before it could be undertaken.The judges held that neither the Cabinet nor the National Assembly subjected the proposed sale to adequate public participation, r...

Court faults gov't for lack of public participation in Safaricom shares sale

DIG Masengeli sues USIU over PhD row, wants his name in graduation list

Masengeli is pursuing a PhD in International Relations at USIU Africa, where he enrolled in September 2021.

Court upholds ban on retired Presidents holding political party office

Justice Lawrence Mugambi dismissed a petition challenging Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, ruling that the restriction does not violate the rights to freedom of association, political participation or equality.

Standard group barred from publishing reports linking Charlene Ruto to police uniform tender

Charlene claims that she served the Standard with a written demand and right of reply notice seeking a correction, retraction and apology over the publication.

Tribunal overturns Moitalel Ole Kenta’s appointment as Jubilee Secretary General

In a ruling delivered by a panel led by Innocent Muganda, the tribunal said Kenta was not a registered member of Jubilee Party at the time of his nomination and appointment, contrary to the party’s constitutional requirements.

Nairobi lawyer facing 10 criminal charges released after High Court blocks prosecution

The lawyer, Benard Odero Okello, however, did not take a plea to the charges after the court was informed that the High Court had issued orders stopping his prosecution. He was released unconditionally.

City lawyer awarded Ksh.114,616 after dry cleaner damaged his suit

Emmanuel Mumia had sued Lorenzo Dry Cleaners Limited after discovering what he described as dark patches and loose threads on his navy three-piece suit.Mumia had sought £1,064.95, which he pleaded was equivalent to Ksh.183,826.66, arguing that this was the value of the suit....

Ex-Minister Nyachae's son charged with stealing Ksh. 1.2 Million from family company

The court directed the matter to be mentioned on September 29 for pre-trial directions, taking into consideration the peculiar circumstances of the case, and granted the accused a bond of Ksh. 200,000 or a cash bail of Ksh. 50,000.

High Court declares Community Groups Registration Act unconstitutional

Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled in favour of a petition challenging the law, finding that the process used to enact the Act did not meet the constitutional requirement for meaningful and adequate public participation.