An activist challenged the planned public participation process on the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In the application filed under certificate of urgency, Frederick Bikeri argues that the current process is fundamentally flawed and will undermine the purpose of public participation, as it is set to be conducted only at the county level. He wanted a more comprehensive approach to the public participation, with the hearings conducted in each of the country’s 1,450 electoral wards, which represent the smallest administrative units. This, he argues, will ensure a more inclusive and accurate reflection of public opinion. The intent behind involving…
Author: Pinnah Mokeira
A Kenyan woman is now demanding over Sh100,000 per month from her German lover for upkeep for their two year old child. In the petition filed under a certificate of urgency in the children’s court, the two met and fell in love on tinder in 2020 and gave birth to their son in 2021. Following the breakup, the man reportedly failed to provide for their child. Through her lawyer Elkana Mogaka, she claims that prior to the breakup, the man supported her financially during and after her pregnancy. According to Mogaka, the defendant provided up to Sh35,000 for her upkeep…
A human rights activist has moved to court seeking to stop the sale and distribution of the Johnson & Johnson baby powder in the Kenyan market. In the petition filed under certificate of urgency, Frederick Bikeri Ochoiki argue that the state violated Kenyans’ right to information by failing to warn them of the cancerous product and withdrawal of the talc-based Johnson & Johnson baby powder. Bikeri claims that Kenyan consumers have a right to goods and services of reasonable quality and to information necessary for them to gain full benefit from goods and services. The activist through his lawyer Elkana…
A human rights activist has sued the Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja over the assault of a first year Multimedia University student by five police officers during the September 17, protests. This is after anti-riot police responded with excessive force during the peaceful protest over water shortage and faulty electrical sockets in the institution’s hostels leading to the brutal assault of a first year student Trevor Mathenge Mureithi. In a petition filed under certificate of urgency, Frederick Bikeri wants the police officers arrested and produced before court. “An order compelling the 1st Respondent to produce, before this Honorable Court,…
A Nairobi court on Tuesday released lawyer and political activist David Morara Kebaso on cash bail of Sh50,000 pending ruling on dismissal of charges preferred against him. Kebaso through his lawyers Martha Karua, Eric Theuri and Ndegwa Njiru argued that the charges brought against him reflect bad faith and abuse of judicial power. According to them the charges do not contain a statement of the specific offence and enough information to demonstrate the nature of the offence. They said it is unclear whether Morara is being accused of cyber harassment, publishing false information or defamation. The defence claimed that the…
Law society of Kenya (LSK) now wants the Inspector General of National Police Service Douglas Kanja and Nairobi regional police commander Adamson Bungei be sentenced to six months imprisonment for flaunting court orders. In the petition filed under certificate of urgency, the lawyer’s lobby group argues that IG Kanja blatantly disregarded justice Bahati Mwamuye’s orders which directed IG to ensure that plain-clothed officers do not mask their faces when dealing with protestors and not to obscure the identification or registration of any motor vehicle being used during demonstrations. LSK said the police used force contrary to the High Court’s orders…
The High Court on Friday ordered the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to give protection to the key witness in the Wajir Member of County Assembly (MCA) Yussuf Hussein Ahmed abduction case pending a formal application for witness protection. Justice Alexander Muteti also directed the agencies to provide an updated report of the status of the investigations on October 7. When the matter came for mention, the court was told by senior superintendent of police Justus Imaana that they are yet to obtain CCTV footage from the lawmaker’s pickup point to the point he…
The Sports Dispute Tribunal on Friday temporarily stopped Shabana football club five- match ban pending hearing and determination of the case. This is after the team moved to the tribunal challenging the Football Federation of Kenya (FKF) decision to ban the fans from attending five consecutive home matches as punishment following allegations of fans misconduct during their dramatic 2-2 draw with Ulinzi stars on September 24, at the Ulinzi Complex Grounds. The tribunal also certified the matter as urgent and subsequently ordered the application to be served to the respondent by close of business Monday September 30. The matter has…
The Environment and Land Court suspended proceedings before a Garissa Rent Restrictions Tribunal pending hearing and determination of a suit filed following land dispute between two brothers. In the petition, the applicant who Aden Bare Shill argues that his brother who is a former Member of Parliament Elias Bare Shill moved to the Rent Tribunal seeking to have him evicted from the property they inherited upon their father’s death in 1973 on account of non payment of rent despite him being a non payment tenant. This is after Kadhi’s court threw out an ownership suit before directing it to be…
Shabana Football Club moved to the Sports Dispute Tribunal challenging a five-match ban by the football Kenya federation requiring them to play it’s five home games behind closed door. The Football Federation of Kenya (FKF) banned Shabana FC fans from attending the team’s five consecutive home matches as punishment following allegations of fans misconduct during their dramatic 2-2 draw with Ulinzi Stars on September 24, at the Ulinzi Complex Grounds. The team was also instructed to meet all the costs from the damage incurred as a deterrent to any form of hooliganism in football. They now want the tribunal to…
The High Court has directed the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to produce the missing Wajir Member of County Assembly (MCA) Yussuf Hussein Ahmed by 10 a.m. Friday or provide explanation for his inability to appear in court. Justice Alexander Muteti has also approved the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and Haki Africa’s application as co-petitioners in the case. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) was directed to obtain instructions from the IG Kanja and the Director of Criminal Investigations Mohammed Amin for purposes of proper disposal of the ongoing proceedings. “If the subject (Missing MCA) is in the…
Over 2000 aggrieved residents of Woodley estate have filed a petition seeking to stop their eviction to pave way for affordable housing project. In a petition filed by Woodley residents welfare association, Wanja Kimani, Peter Ngatia, John Mugwe and Samson Mugacha Mwangi, they are seeking the court’s intervention to suspend the eviction of families and their investments. The residents argue that no proper public participation has been conducted in Woodley estate. They claim that they received short-notice letters for meetings with unclear agendas, failing to meet the legal requirement of providing at least 21 days notice and holding multiple meetings…
Acting Inspector General of police Gilbert Masengeli and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin Mohammed have been sued over the alleged disappearance of Wajir Member of County Assembly for Dela ward Yussuf Hussein Ahmed. In the petition filed under certificate of urgency, Abdikadir Adibdullahi Ahmed want Masengeli and Amin to either produce Yussuf in court or explain his disappearance. “This Honourable court does order a Summon to issue directed against the Inspector general of police and the directorate of criminal investigations in whose custody is Yussuf Hussein Ahmed to produce the body of the said Yussuf Hussein Ahmed before…
Mount Kenya legal practitioners and a journalist have sued the National Treasury and Road and Transport Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi and Davis Chirchir respectively over the proposed deal for Adani Group to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for 30 years. In the petition filed under a certificate of urgency, the Mount Kenya Jurist and Tony Gachoka argue that the whole process is tainted with “screaming and stinking” procedural and constitutional impropriety. The duo which have also sued the Adani Group, Managing Director, Kenya Ports Authority and Attorney General Dorcas Agik Oduor say the alleged 30-year lease of JKIA did…
An insurance company has moved to court seeking to overturn its decision that barred them from selling assets owned by the company. In an application filed before the Milimani Commercial and Admiralty Division under certificate of urgency, Old Mutual Holdings PLC argues that the ex-parte orders are unlawful, as they were granted for an indefinite period in violation of Order 40 Rule 4(2)of the Civil Procedure Rules. The rule limits ex-parte orders to a maximum of 14 days, and Old Mutual contends that the impugned orders are therefore “contrary to the law”. The High Court issued the orders following a…
A court found acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli guilty of disobeying court orders. Justice Lawrence Mugambi said impunity and open defiance cannot be allowed and those hell bent won’t find refuge. “Masengeli is guilty of contempt and court ought to punish him accordingly,” said the Judge. Mugambi also summoned to court a senior officer who had tried to trail him by seeking to know his whereabouts. This was in regard to a case where three people are missing after suspected abduction in Kitengela, Kajiado County. Masengeli was required to appear in court Monday to explain circumstances surrounding disappearance…