LSK condemns Judiciary, ODPP over terror charges against protesters

LSK President Faith Odhiambo faulted the entire criminal justice system, including the ODPP and the judiciary, for misusing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) to in...

Supreme Court revises Practice Directions in time for 2027 petitions

The seven-judge court has revised page limits for written submissions with appeals from the Court of Appeal allowed up to thirty pages, doubling the previous 15-page cap set in 2020. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

Judiciary elections team to spend Sh903mn on 2027 poll disputes

The allocation, covering a 4-year period, will support judicial training, infrastructure, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of reforms aimed at enhancing Electoral Dispute Resolution (EDR). - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

Judiciary publishes manual to guide handling of 2027 poll disputes

Koome described the plan as a “crucial building block” toward ensuring court excellence and public trust in the Judiciary's ability to resolve politically sensitive disputes. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

DPP cites CJ Koome to justify terror charges against protesters

The DPP cited Chief Justice Martha Koome’s own characterization of the Kikuyu Law Courts arson attack as an act of terrorism. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

Nelson Havi Files Petition to Remove Judges

He is accusing the judges of undermining the rule of law.

Koome promises fair and timely handling of poll disputes

Chief Justice Martha Koome said the Judiciary is ready to handle the 2027 Electoral Dispute Resolution (EDR) cycle with fairness, efficiency, independence, and integrity. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

Indian court acquits all 12 convicted in 2006 Mumbai train blasts

NEW DELHI, July 21 (Xinhua) -- The Bombay High Court on Monday acquitted the 12 persons convicted, including five on death row, in the 2006 Mumbai train Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

Kenyans fund Maraga's 2027 presidential bid with half a million in 48 hours

Former Chief Justice David Maraga says Kenyans have given more than Sh 500,000 within two days to fuel his 2027 presidential bid, a move he says shows a growing public hunger for change.

Kenyans rush to fund Maraga's 2027 presidential bid with half a million in 48 hours

Former Chief Justice David Maraga says Kenyans have given more than Sh 500,000 within two days to fuel his 2027 presidential bid, a move he says shows a growing public hunger for change.

CJ Koome to unveil Judiciary Committee on Elections Operational Plan

Chief Justice Martha Koome is expected to preside over the official unveiling of the Judiciary Committee on Elections Operational Plan for the 2025–2028 period, on Monday. The Committee was launched in August 2015 as a standing committee to provide a sustainable mechanism to as

CJ Koome to Launch Judiciary’s 2025–2028 Elections Operational Plan

The Committee was launched in August 2015, as a standing committee to provide a sustainable mechanism to assist the Judiciary continuously prepare for and discharge its mandate on election dispute resolutions. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

Judiciary seeks fast tracking of judges Pensions Bill

Bill seeks to establish dedicated pension framework for judges of superior courts.

IEBC seeking Supreme Court advisory on boundary delimitation process

Ethekon stated that this follows legal advice from the Attorney General after timelines for the exercise lapsed. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

Court suspends 3-month sugarcane harvesting ban

The High Court has suspended a Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) directive barring milling companies from buying sugarcane from farmers for three months.

Judiciary wants 3.5pc or Sh56bn of national budget

JSC wants the tension between the arms of government on judicial appointments addressed.

High Court quashes CA's directive on mandatory IMEI declaration

MPs urge judges to expedite delivery of justice in courts

During a meeting between the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC), the lawmakers engaged on how the courts can swiftly provide justice thr...

Widow of Moi-era minister Adhu Awiti loses her torture compensation claim

The High Court has rejected a petition citing a significant and unexplained delay of nearly 29 years in filing the claim.

Democrats walk out as Senate panel advances Trump lawyer to be judge

The Republican-majority Senate Judiciary Committee voted along partisan lines to advance the nomination of the controversial Bove for consideration by the full Senate.

JSC Pushes for NG-CDF Support as Judiciary Battles 257,000 Case Backlog

JSC Vice Chair Isaac Rutto said conditional allocation from the NG-CDF could fast-track access to justice, especially in underserved areas. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

JSC Condemns Attack on Judges Over Protesters' Bail Rulings

Judicial officers have recently been under public and political attack.

High Court reinstates child defilement case after lower court erred

The High Court in Mombasa has reinstated a sodomy case facing a 20-year-old man charged with sodomizing a four-year-old boy in Mombasa.

JSC condemns attacks on Judges, Magistrates over bail decisions

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has condemned the increasing wave of public attacks on judges and magistrates over bail and bond decisions granted to individuals accused of orchestrating violence during recent protests.

JSC condemns attack on judges over bail, bond decisions

In a Thursday statement by JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya, the commission expressed “grave concern” over reactions to recent decisions made by the Nanyuki and Kahawa Law Courts....

Thousands apply for judge and magistrate posts in Kenya's Judiciary

More than 2,600 Kenyans have applied to fill judicial posts.

What the court considers to give you bond - Judiciary Spokesperson Ndemo

According to Ndemo, judicial officers have the discretionary power to determine bail and bond based on the varying circumstances of the case and evidence presented in court....

Malala ordered to pay UDA, Mbarire Sh305,000 in legal costs

High Court Deputy Registrar Lydia Mbacho orders Cleophas Malala to pay Sh150,000 in costs for suing UDA and its chairperson, Cecily Mbarire, over his removal as party Sec-Gen.

High Court Slams Door on Safaricom’s Bonga Points Expiry — Here’s What It Means for You

High Court blocks Safaricom's Bonga Points expiry policy again, protecting customer loyalty rewards as personal property until appeal concludes.

Activist sues KPA boss over Sh31b tender to Japanese firm

An activist has filed a petition at the High Court seeking the ouster of Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto over irregularities in a Sh31 billion tender.