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Former DR Congo president on trial for treason. Kenya's CJ sends message regarding terror charges. Morara Kebaso to refund Kenyans. Martha Karua explains withdrawal from a case.

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Former DR Congo president on trial for treason

Analysis: The treason trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila has commenced in a military court in Kinshasa. He faces charges including treason and murder, linked to his alleged support for M23 rebels.

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CJ Koome Sends Strong Message to IG Kanja & DPP Ingonga Over Terror Charges

Analysis: On Friday, July 25, Chief Justice Martha Koome instructed Inspector General Douglas Kanja and Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga to strictly adhere to the law when handling terrorism charges. This directive follows a debate regarding the use of terrorism charges against individuals arrested during recent protests, leading to accusations that the Office of the DPP is stifling dissent.

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Morara Kebaso to Refund Kenyans Who Sent Him Money

Analysis: Lawyer Morara Kebaso has announced he will refund all Kenyans who donated money to his campaign fundraising efforts, citing a desire to clarify that contributions were not intended as a political endorsement. He requested donors reply to his social media post with the transaction record for verification.

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Martha Karua Explains Why She Withdrew From Ndiang’ui Kinyagia Case

Analysis: Senior Counsel Martha Karua has clarified her withdrawal from the case of blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia, stating she was acting jointly with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). Her withdrawal came after the LSK recused themselves due to inconsistencies in Kinyagia’s narrative following his alleged self-abduction.

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Political Trials and Legal Affairs

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Former DR Congo president on trial for treason

CJ Koome Sends Strong Message to IG Kanja & DPP Ingonga Over Terror Charges

Morara Kebaso to Refund Kenyans Who Sent Him Money

Martha Karua Explains Why She Withdrew From Ndiang’ui Kinyagia Case