Court News

A City Businessman Samuel Karuga Wachiuri has been charged with obtaining Sh 5,921,600 from Grace Njeri Irungu by falsely pretending that he was in a position to supply 3000 bags of 50kgs of rice and 250 bags of 50kgs of sugar, a fact he knew to be false.

Wachiuri, 37, is alleged to have committed the offense on diverse dates between 6th and 15th May 2025 in Nairobi, with intent to defraud.

He denied the charges before Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugo.

The prosecution opposed his release on bail on grounds that Wachiuri is a flight risk and likely to interfere with witnesses.

According to an affidavit by Sergeant Patricia Mwendwa, the police received information that the suspect was fleeing the country.

“Upon confirmation of the information, arrangements were made and the suspect was apprehended by DCI officers within Isebania border post trying to cross the border to Tanzania on 22nd May 2025,” the investigator said.

Sergeant Mwendwa also stated that the accused person has been threatening the complainant that he would post on social media compromising photos of him and her to make sure he ruins her family and her public image if she does not withdraw the case.

Through his lawyer, Wachiuri opposed the application and asked the court to release him on lenient cash bail of Sh 50,000.

In addition , the court heard that Wachiuri is married and there was no evidence in support of the allegations by the officer.

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Six people have moved to court seeking to stop the government from constructing affordable housing units on the Nairobi River Basin.

The Petitioners through their lawyer Francis Kioko  from WNK Advocates are also seeking to Stop the government from interfering with the land titles held by residents, pending the hearing and determination of the application.

The petitioners include six individuals and Kituo Cha Sheria, who are suing on behalf of residents of Kangemi Central Ward – Kangora Location in Westlands Constituency, the Riruta Muslim Community in Dagoretti North Constituency, and residents of Kabiro Ward.

According to court documents, the petitioners argue that on March 6, 2025, the Nairobi City County Executive Committee Member for Built Environment and Urban Planning issued a notice of intention to declare the Nairobi River Corridor a Special Planning Area (SPA) under Section 52 of the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019.

They contend that the notice is unlawful, alleging that it seeks to extend the jurisdiction of the Nairobi City County beyond its legal boundaries. They further claim that since the public participation period provided in the notice has already lapsed, the County is on the verge of designating the corridor as an SPA, which would effectively halt any further development on their properties—without due process—thus violating their constitutional right to fair administrative action under Article 47.

The petitioners  Through their Lawyer Francis Kioko are now seeking court orders to prevent the government from evicting them, constructing affordable housing units on the Nairobi River Basin, or interfering with their title deeds.

They argue that they are lawful residents and registered freehold proprietors of parcels of land within the Nairobi River Corridor, and that the proposed SPA designation exposes them to arbitrary eviction and uncompensated loss of property.

According to the petition, National Youth Service (NYS) personnel have already been deployed along the Nairobi River Corridor, allegedly for cleaning and environmental restoration efforts. However, the petitioners claim these activities have included uprooting crops and vegetation they planted along the riverbanks—without prior notice, consultation, or explanation.

“The actions by NYS personnel have not only caused direct economic losses to the Petitioners but have also destabilised the soil structure, leading to visible widening of the riverbanks and encroachment onto private land,” the petition reads.

The court is yet to determine whether interim orders will be issued to halt the government’s actions pending a full hearing of the case.

Kevin Mwachi Mahila,Morgan  Asengi Mahila  and Mohamed Hassan Mohammed were charged that on Diverse dates between April 29,2023 and May 5,2023 at Nairobi, jointly with others not before court with intent to defraud Abdi Edin Mohamed Sh 2,600,000 by means of fraudulent tricks displayed and handed over a wrapped black envelope purportedly packed with genuine Gold nuggets.

They are facing a second count of obtaining money by false pretenses contrary to the law.

They were charged that on diverse dates between April 29,2023 and May 5,2023 in Nairobi,jointly with others not before court,obtained from Abdi Edin  Mohammed Sh 2,600,000 by falsely pretending that you had a genuine gold for sale knowing it was untrue.

Testifying in court, Mr. Mohammed said he withdrew Ksh 2 million from his Equity Bank account and handed it over after a meeting with Mohamed Hassan in Eastleigh. 

While recounting his story in court,he described the encounter stating that he had received a call from an individual who was using a foreign number. 

He told the court that although the alleged gold consignment was delivered to him on April 2, he did not open the sealed package until April 5, only to discover it was filled with salt.

The complainant, who is also the director of a registered company, further stated that he later identified two of the suspects at Muthaiga Police Station. 

However, he was not present at the time of their arrest.

The suspects were arrested on October 20 and were presented in court on October 23, where they remained in custody pending further proceedings.

The charge sheet also indicates that they were apprehended without a warrant.

The prosecution has listed Abdi Edin Mohammed. Investigations are ongoing, with more evidence expected to be tabled in the coming hearings.

The case has been adjourned to July 21st for further hearing.

A Nakuru Court has certified a matter urgent in which three telecommunications companies (Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom Kenya), the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) have been sued.

High court Judge M.Nang’ea  has  also directed the three telecommunications,Communication Authority of Kenya and State Law Office to file their responses by June 4,2025.

“The application and the petition be served forthwith,and the respondents will file and serve any replies by the stated mention date,”ruled Judge Nang’ea.

In the suit,Youth Advocacy Africa,Anthony Manyara and John Wangari have filed a petition at Nakuru High Court in which Safaricom PLC,Airtel Networks Kenya,Telcom Kenya,Communications Authority of Kenya and the Attorney General are the respondents in the case.

They are seeking a declaration that Safaricom actions in making unauthorized deductions,imposing undisclosed charges,and enrolling consumers into subscription- based services without prior and informed consent violate the rights of consumers under Article 46(1)(a),(b),and (c)of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Antony Manyara, John Wangai, and Youth Advocacy Africa—have filed a constitutional petition in the High Court of Kenya at Nakuru against the three Telecommunications.

The case centers on alleged systemic violations of consumer rights under Article 46 of the Constitution and related laws, including unauthorized deductions, hidden charges, non-consensual subscriptions, and discriminatory service quality in rural areas.

The petitioners argue that the telecom operators (1st–3rd Respondents) breached consumer protections by failing to obtain informed consent for subscriptions, imposing undisclosed fees, and providing substandard services in underserved regions while charging urban-equivalent tariffs.

They further accuse the Communications Authority (4th Respondent) of neglecting its regulatory duties, enabling these violations.

The Attorney General (5th Respondent) is implicated for failing to uphold constitutional obligations.

The Petitioners seek declarations affirming violations of Articles 27 (equality), 43 (access to services), and 46 (consumer rights), alongside orders for refunds to affected consumers, prohibitions on non-consensual subscriptions, and mandates for transparent pricing and opt-in/out mechanisms. The petitioners also demand compensation for economic harm and systemic reforms.

A man in fake identity case is seeking justice for he says he has been in Nairobi for over 15years doing business.When the matter came before Kahawa law Courts yesterday,the prosecution sought for another time and requested for adjournment saying they are yet to supply the documents from witnesses who hails from Mandera.

According to them,they are also waiting for a report from the registrar which is yet to be supplied.

The man says the prosecution are applying delayed tactics and that he has six children all born from Kenya.
He says he is spending more time in courts him being an investor and he has a foundation for helping needy children.
The matter had earlier been reported in Kibera Court but was later transfered to Kahawa.

Justicetoday team of investigators have seen a letter from a Chief and an area where he conducts business indicating that he resides in Eastleigh.

The accused, Abdirizak Mohamed Hassan was charged for illegally obtaining Kenyan registration by presenting forged documents at Mandera North Sub-County Registrar of persons on September 2020.

He is also charged with giving false information to a District Registrar of Persons, Mandera North Sub-County in order to procure a Kenyan National ID.

Further, he is alleged to have been found unlawfully present in Kenya.

The prosecution alleges that the accused on November 10, 2024 at Eastleigh in Nairobi County, being a Somali National was found to be unlawfully present in Kenya.

According to the prosecution, at the time of arrest, the accused person did not have any valid permit or pass allowing him to stay or remain in Kenya.

The case will proceed on January 14, 2024.

Reprieve for Senator Gloria Orwoba as court suspends her expulsion from the UDA party.

High Judge Lawrence Mugambi has suspended that decision pending the hearing and determination of an urgent application filed in court.

“pending hearing and determination of this Application, a conservatory order is hereby issued-suspending the implementation of the decision of the UDA Party Disciplinary Committee dated 16/05/2025 expelling the Petitioner herein as member of the UDA party and/or a nominated senator,”ruled Mugambi.

The matter will be mentioned on June 3/2025.

The directive has been issued after Orwoba’s legal team lead by Mabeya N.Moses strongly challenged UDA’s move and sought for court’s urgent intervention.

Mabeya wanted the court to suspend the disciplinary hearing and bar the UDA and Registrar of Political Parties, named as an interested party, from taking any action that could see her removed from office.

In a statement signed by Committee Chairperson Charles Njenga on May 7, UDA cited three instances of misconduct, including her attendance at the welcoming of Matiang’i at Jomo Kenyatta.

Orwoba is challenging the move by the UDA Disciplinary Committee to summon her for allegedly violating the party’s code of conduct by aligning herself with former CS Matiang’i and attending his homecoming.

Under a certificate of urgency filed by her lawyer, Moses N. Mabeya of Mabeya & Mabeya Advocates, Orwoba accuses UDA of procedural impropriety, bias, and constitutional violations in a disciplinary process she claims is designed to oust her unfairly.

Mumias East member of parliament Peter Kalerwa Salasia was today arreinged at Milimani law court and charged with hate speech.

He pleaded not guilty before Milimani magistrate PK Mutai who released him on cash bail of ksh 200,000 or a bond of ksh 500,000.

Through his lawyers led by Ken Echesa,Salasia who was charged under the national cohesion and integration commission laws filed an application to have his firearm reinstated following his dramatic arrest.

While delivering his ruling,the magistrate also directed that the investigation officer to appear in court on the 4th June to explain the whereabouts of the MP’s phone and whether the fireman is part of the investigation.

According to the charge sheet,PETER KALERWA SALASYA On the 10th May 2025 as unknown place within the Republic of Kenya, knowingly and intentionally published Insulting words online to wit: “Luos are number one enemies of lunga of people. We must fight back this narrative of luos or they stnk us. They are in gut but still fighting an innocent person. Ama tuwatahiri lishe while using your verified X-account (formerly twitter) Juandie @pksalasya and named Hon.

6b6Peter Salasya knowing it to be  insulting, inciteful and well calculated to stir up ethnic hatred between the luhya and Luo communities

A Nairobi court has detained the singer for failing twice to appear for plea taking in Karen Land scam case worth Sh 50M.
Appearing afraid of cameras before magistrate Dolphina Alego of Milimani law courts, Ringtone also known us Nyachonga Apoko denied all counts.

He is  charged  together with Juma  Alfred Ayora with three counts of defrauding businesswoman Terresia Adhiambo of a piece of land valued at Ksh 50 million located in Karen.

Ayora had pleaded to the charges earlier in March but Ringtone failed to appear for plea taking and the court issued two warrants of arrest.

It is alleged that on or before February 28, 2023, at an unknown location within Kenya, the two conspired to defraud Terresia Adhiambo Odhiambo of land parcel number NAIROBI/BLOCK 99/142, measuring approximately 0.1908 hectares, by falsely claiming adverse possession based on residency for over two decades.

According to the charge sheet, the two jointly made the false claim in order to gain control of the land without following legal procedures, leading to the charges of conspiracy to defraud.

They also face charges of forgery and perjury, accused of falsely swearing an affidavit before S.M. Katonya advocate on February 28, 2023, in Nairobi, stating that Apoko had lived on the property for twenty years, a claim known to be untrue.

The prosecution told the court that the affidavit was part of a calculated move to take over the land unlawfully by presenting misleading documents.

The matter has attracted public interest due to the involvement of a well-known city musician and the high value of the land in question.

Senior Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego denied Apoko bail until Monday, when the court will rule on his application. The accused remain in custody as investigations into the matter continue and the court prepares to give further directions.
He was trying to hide his face with a mask and a hood so that he will not be captured by court photographers.

He remain in custody till Monday when a Pre-bail report will be tabled in court.

Four in Sh 25M gold scam charged in court.

Felix Odhiambo Otieno alias Sammy,Derrick Odhiambo Omore,Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed and Moses Odhiambo denied the charges before a Nairobi court.

They were charged that on April 22,2025 at Runda estate within Nairobi County, jointly with others not before court,by use of fraudulent tricks induced Voltex Commercial Trading Company through its representative ALA BAssam Hisham to pay you the sum of USD 200,000 towards purchase of gold that they never delivered.

In the second count, the four were charged with preparation to commit a felony against the law.

They were charged that on May 7/2025 at Runda estate, they were found in possession of 25 yellowish metallic bars purported to be gold,1 weighing machine,1 electric Gold tester gun,assorted documents bearing the logo of Ministry of Mining,unidentified liquid in two small plastic bottles,believed to be used in the course of committing the purported offense of cheating.

They were also charged with personation contrary to the law.

They are said to have presented themselves to Majid Harib,Mohammed Khaleal,Alla BAssam as an official at the Ministry of Mining,blue economic and maritime services,Directorate of geological surveys and Geo information management.

Businessman/Politician Philip Aroko has been detained for seven days following an application by DPP in regard to the gruesome Murder of Kasipul MP Ongondo Were.

The DPP sought to detain the suspects for 30days to conclude investigations including retrieving forensic information from his Mobile Phone.

While opposing to bail,Oroko requested the court to grant him 5 days so that he can attend to his wife and also take care of his businesses that requires his personal attention.

He added that he is not a flight risk,he presidented himself to the police and is willing to co_operate with the investigations.

The trial magistrate Irene Gichobi while granting the said days considered the fact that he presented himself to Police Station.

The matter will be mentioned on May 17/2025