The High Court in Mombasa has temporarily blocked criminal investigations and potential arrests related to a Sh195 million dispute over container handling machines. The court issued conservatory orders preventing the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) from taking action against a company and its associates.

• Sh195 million worth of five container handling machines procured by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA).
• Power Parts (Kenya) Limited, its directors, employees, and agents.
• The KPA lodged the complaint leading to the dispute.

The Kiambu County Commissioner has issued an immediate ban on the collection of empty alcohol bottles by unlicensed individuals within the county. This directive aims to curb the alleged resale of bottles to illegal distillers.

• The ban targets unlicensed collection of empty wine and spirits bottles.
• The order was issued by Kiambu County Commissioner George Matundura.
• The reason cited is the alleged sale of bottles to illegal distillers.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has threatened to resume its court boycott following allegations of judicial misconduct. This move signals a potential escalation of the ongoing dispute between the LSK and the judiciary.

• The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is the key organization involved.
• The threat stems from alleged judicial misconduct.
• The boycott could disrupt court proceedings if resumed.

A legal dispute has erupted over a Sh93 billion oil storage deal between Gulf Energy and the Kenyan government concerning the Kipevu Oil Storage Facility.

• The deal involves a staggering Sh93 billion.
• Key players include Gulf Energy and the Kenyan government.
• The controversy centers on allegations of corruption and a lack of transparency in the awarding of the contract.

A businessman and a researcher are suing NCBA Bank Kenya and the State for Sh2 billion in damages after a five-year criminal case. They were acquitted in November 2025.

• Seeking Sh2 billion in special, general, aggravated, and exemplary damages.
• Plaintiffs: Daniel Mwero and Dr Naomi Muinga.
• Allegation: Malicious prosecution stemming from the lengthy criminal proceedings.