An activist has sued the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) over their decision to enforce regulations and licensing fees on videos posted by creatives and content creators on social media. In the application lodged at the Milimani High Court, Fredrick Bikeri wants the court to suspend the demand letters dated May 22, 2024 served on all creatives and influencers. He argues that the demand letters served seek to enforce orders that are unconstitutional, unfair and unjust. Bikeri says the decision will stifle what little growth and progress, honest working creatives have made if enforced. “Pending hearing and determination of this…
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A police officer who was assaulted by a a 19 year old university student wants the suspect to be detained until he testifies in the case in court. Corporal Jacob Ogendo asked the court to detain Ian Njoroge who has been charged with robbery with violence and causing bodily harm. When the matter came up for bail hearing on Wednesday, Ogendo through his lawyer Danstan Omari told the court that the effect of the injuries he sustained needs to be ascertained medically to bring into perspective the seriousness of the offences. “On behalf of the complainant we completely object for…
A security guard has accused the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) of poor maintenance and lack of accountability of their cables and wiring following a severe electrocution incident. Nelson Wamboka Nangala who also doubles as a general cleaner says the electrocution by the electric cables and the injuries he sustained are a direct result of Kenya power’s negligence, reckless and reliable conduct. In a suit lodged before a Nairobi court, Wamboka wants the court to compel Kenya Power to compensate him for his future earnings, medical expenses and damages for his pain and suffering. “The plaintiff pray for judgement…
A 19-year-old student who allegedly assaulted a police officer along Kamiti Road, Nairobi and robbed him a communication gadget will remain in custody until June 5 pending formal application from the prosecution denying him bail. Ian Njoroge on Tuesday appeared before Milimani Principal magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi and denied three counts. Njoroge is accused of robbing Corporal Jacob Ogendo, a police communication gadget and a mobile phone valued at Sh50,000. He faced a second count of beating up the officer and causing grievous harm to him. The prosecution told the court that Njoroge resisted arrest by the said officer Ogendo…
A driver who was caught on video assaulting a police officer during a traffic stop in Mirema area, Kasarani was presented for arraignment at the Milimani law courts. His lawyer Duncan Okatch said Ian Njoroge will be charged with robbery with violence, assault causing grievous bodily harm and resisting arrest. Okatch added that they will ask the court to grant his client cash bail since he is a student. Njoroge was dramatically arrested on Sunday evening at his home in the Jacaranda area of Kayole, Nairobi, as part of an operation led by the Nairobi area DCI. He later intimated…
A Milimani Chief Magistrate’s court will on Friday rule whether it will grant the anti-narcotics police 10 days to detain five suspects accused of being in possession of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Anti-narcotics police in an application say they are yet to subject the seized narcotic to the government chemist for analysis. Salako Oluwafeni Samuel, Adeleye Olushola Stephen, Akimanya Olutayo Kedinko, Maureen Cherono Kogo and Eve Amondi Ochieng were arrested on May 29, in Kilimani area on suspicion that they were engaging in organized criminal activities. Bonface Mutaya an investigator attached at Anti-Narcotic Police Unit told trial magistrate Gilbert…
A group of traders operating in Gikomba traders in Nairobi have sued over the demolition of their structures by the county government. The chairman of Gikomba Open air market traders John Kimani together with 11 traders whose stalls are marked for demolition moved to court challenging the demolitions. Already a number of structures have been demolished by the government for being on riparian land. In their application dated May 24, they want the court to cushion them from “an imminent violation of their human rights.” “The plaintiff are on the verge of being evicted from their residential/business premises.” Read court…
The widow of the Former Juja MP George Thuo’s has asked the court to punish the six persons convicted of killing him. The six will be sentenced on June 21. When the matter came up on Tuesday for sentencing hearing, Judy Thuo told lady Justice Roselyn Korir that Thuo did not die a natural death and that should not go unpunished. “I know there is forgiveness and I know that this is a just court. They have been convicted of murder, it is the life and the blood of a human being it shouldn’t be that somebody can kill someone…
High Court judge Justice David Majanja was Saturday re-elected as a Member of the Judicial Service Commission representing the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA). He garnered 81 votes as compared to Justice Joram Abuodha’s nine votes and Justice James Olola who got 47 votes. This is in pursuant to Article 171 (2) (d) of the Constitution. Majanja was first elected to the JSC on 14th May 2019 for a five-year term. He was appointed as a Judge of the High Court in 2011 and is currently stationed at the Milimani Civil Division. Prior to his re-election, Justice Majanja served…
A Nairobi lawyer wants the County Physical and Land Use Planning Liaison Committee (PLUPLC) to strike out governor Johnson Sakaja’s decision to halt all building development and excavation approvals in Nairobi county. In the appeal filed before the PLUPLC, Victor Odhiambo says Sakaja’s undated notice is “neither statutorily supported nor backed by a gazette notice”. According to Odhiambo all communication on planning matters should fall under the ambit of the county executive committee and not the governor. “The unilateral decision by the County Government to halt the consideration and issuance of building approvals is unconstitutional and a violation of the…
The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission Wednesday raided the homes and offices of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in a Sh634.4 million probe. The commission deputy CEO Abdi Mohamed said the detectives conducted a successful investigative operation targeting Kamuri, who is currently under investigations for alleged involvement in various forms of corruption and economic crimes at the Hospital. The operation was pursuant to Orders issued by the Court. The Commission is investigating allegations that the suspect has engaged in abuse of office, conflict of interest and irregular award of tenders worth Sh634,465,000 to companies associated…
The High Court declared Kenya Kwanza administration’s decision to reduce political parties fund illegal. In a major win for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), High Court Judge Chacha Mwita found that Parliament cannot reduce the amount set in law. The judge also suspended the implementation of the supplementary Appropriation act (no 3), 2023 published on November 23. In the petition, the Raila Odinga party accused Kenya kwanza administration of cutting down funds meant for political parties, a Move they said was meant to weaken the opposition. The judge argued that the money is provided for by the Political Parties Fund…
Two Kenyans have sued the salary and remuneration commission (SRC) over their decision to transition from National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to Social Health Authority (SHA). In a petition filed under a certificate of urgency Gwaragwara Nkosi and Khadija Ali, employees of NHIF, want the court to stop the transition Committee either by themselves, their agents, representatives, or employees from submitting their report to the President , Ministry of Health, SHA and NHIF board pending hearing and determination of the petition. The duo argue that the raising of salaries has caused disparities where the management staff are earning less than…
An activist wants a church built in a school compound in Ruaraka constituency, Nairobi to be demolished. In a petition lodged before the Environment and Land Court in Nairobi, Ezekiel Otieno has accused the managing board of Drive Inn Primary school of misusing school property by allowing the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness Mathare North church to construct and erect the church in the school compound. Otieno faults the respondents for failing to involve the people through public participation and civic education programs before starting the construction of the church. He now wants the court to order that the construction…
A family wants their kin to be produced before court or released. In a habeas corpus filed before the High Court, Isaack Ibrahim’s brother says they are living with anxiety and stress caused by the forced disappearance and abduction of Ibrahim without the benefit of being subjected to any legal proceedings. The businessman was abducted on May 2, from his house in Bulla in Elwak Sub County, Mandera by individuals disguised as police who were wearing combat police uniforms and driving three land cruisers in guise of effecting an arrest. “In any event, Isaack Ibrahim has an absolute right to…