US-based singer, Brittany Jones, has filed a lawsuit against Kenya-based singer and entrepreneur Tanasha Donna Oketch and her agent Geoffrey Muema Mutunga, seeking over Sh619,000 compensation. In a suit filed at the Small Claim Courts in Nairobi, Jones accuses the singer and her agent of being in breach of their music collaboration agreement and swindling her hard-earned money. According to Jones, Tanasha Donna allegedly failed to fulfill her obligations by not provide a verse for the song they were to collaborate on, show up for the video shoot, help in marketing of the song despite Jones holding up her end…
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Three residents of Umoja, Nairobi have sued the National Environment and Nationally Authority (NEMA) and Nairobi county boss, Johnson Sakaja over an ungazetted waste disposal along Umoja 1 and Umoja 2 road. In the petition lodged at the Environment and Land Court, Victor Obuli, Nyongesa Namude and Odhiambo Akude want the court to stop the dumping of garbage at Umoja dumpsite and along the electric power lines within Umoja area. They argued the county government has breached their fundamental right to a healthy and clean environment by failing to collect the waste and dumping it at the Dandora dumpsite. The…
A Milimani chief magistrate’s court on June 7, released a suspect who allegedly obtained goods worth over Sh355 million by purporting to be an employee of United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) The Director of Criminal Investigations through a miscellaneous application petitioned the court to grant them 14 days to detain Kelvin Koech Kemboi pending conclusion of investigations. Corporal Stephen Kiogora told Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo that he is investigating a case of obtaining goods by false pretenses which was reported at Kamukunji Police station on June 2, 2024. Kiogora said he was apprehensive that the suspect is likely to…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a process to reclaim a five-acre piece of land in Karen, Nairobi meant for sewer treatment that was alleged grabbed by private developers. The commission is investigating transfer of the property to Davjon Group Limited which alleges that it executed a lease in October 2, 2013 with Nairobi County for a term of 99 years from January 1, 1969. EACC say the City Council of Nairobi was not in existence when the instruments of transfer were allegedly executed between the council and Davjon Group Ltd as county governments had come into operation…
A Milimani chief magistrate court will on June 10, rule whether to grant the police 14 days to detain six people among them four police officers and two civilians suspected stealing from an accountant Sh2.2 million in Utawala, Nairobi. The Director of Criminal Investigations through a miscellaneous application said they are apprehensive that the suspects mostly the police officers will interfere with witnesses if released on bail. Inspector Domnick Omondi wants Milimani Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo to detain the six pending conclusion of investigations. Among the four police officers, three are attached at Kasarani police station while one is attached…
A Magistrates court Friday acquitted Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi in a case he had been charged with forging academic certificates. Magistrate Felix Kombo said the state failed to establish a strong case against Sudi to warrant him be placed on his defence. Kombo said failure to produce and prove the documents means the charge cannot stand. He also faulted the investigating agencies over the manner in which they obtained part of the evidence. Part of the evidence that formed part of the case was said to have been obtained in a hotel which the magistrate said raised issued…
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…
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…