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Activist Petitions IEBC to Postpone Ol Kalou By-Election Over Security and Electoral Integrity Concerns

Activist Francis Awino has formally petitioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to postpone the upcoming Ol Kalou Constituency by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, citing concerns over the…

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Speaker Wetang’ula Addresses IEBC Delay During Naivasha Parliamentary Retreat
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High Court Declares Contempt Case Against Speaker Wetang’ula Urgent, Sets Mention Date.

High Court Declares Contempt Case Against Speaker Wetang'ula Urgent, Sets Mention Date. The High Court has certified as urgent an application seeking contempt proceedings against National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula…

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Peter Oyan Withdraws Complaint Against TV 47 Media Over HIV Status Reports, Says He Has Chosen Forgiveness.
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Peter Oyan has withdrawn a complaint he lodged against sections of the…

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Petitioners Allege Ksh3 Billion Lost Through Ghost Workers In Bungoma County.
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A case filed before the High Court in Nairobi has accused union…

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PPDT Declines to Stop Sifuna’s Removal as Hearing For Fresh Challenge Continues.
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The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has declined to grant interim orders…

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PPDT Declines to Stop Edwin Sifuna’s Removal as Fresh Challenge Set for Hearing.
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Complainants Urge High Court to Dismiss Chelogoi’s Application, Say Ksh1.3 Billion Land Case Should Be Concluded

An application filed by Former Nairobi PC at the high court stands strongly opposed by the complete in Sh 1.3Billion…

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Woman Linked to Gold Smuggling Ring, Multiple Identity and Immigration Offences Remanded, Bail Ruling Set for June 24.

Woman Linked to Gold Smuggling Ring, Multiple Identity and Immigration Offences Remanded, Bail Ruling Set for June 24. A woman…

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Big Win for Health CS Duale After Court Accepts Apology in Laikipia Airbase Contempt Case.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has escaped punishment after the High Court accepted his apology in contempt proceedings arising from…

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Big Win for Health CS Duale After Court Accepts Apology in Laikipia Airbase Contempt Case Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has escaped punishment after the High Court accepted his apology in contempt proceedings arising from the construction of an Ebola isolation and quarantine facility at the Laikipia Airbase. The Cabinet Secretary had previously been found in contempt after activities at the facility continued despite conservatory orders issued by the court suspending the project pending the hearing and determination of a constitutional petition. Appearing before the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court, Duale expressed remorse and urged the court to consider the circumstances surrounding his actions, saying his decisions were motivated by concerns over national health security and Kenya’s preparedness against possible Ebola outbreaks. Through his legal team, the Health CS told the court that the Ministry of Health had been undertaking measures aimed at strengthening the country’s emergency response capacity amid regional health threats. He maintained that his actions were intended to safeguard public health and enhance the country’s disease surveillance, quarantine and isolation systems. Duale informed the court that the Ministry had intensified screening at points of entry, monitored suspected cases and identified several counties as vulnerable because of cross-border movement and regional travel. He further assured the court that he had no intention of undermining the authority of the judiciary and offered an unconditional apology, stating that his actions were driven solely by the desire to protect Kenyans from potential public health emergencies. Lawyer Levi Munyeri, appearing for the County Government of Laikipia, urged the court to consider Duale’s conduct and remorse when determining an appropriate sentence. Munyeri told the court that the Cabinet Secretary had complied with court directions by filing an affidavit under oath and had openly expressed regret over his actions. “The contemnor today appears calm. He appears very remorseful; it is manifest in his demeanor. We know him as a very combative politician, but today there is no combative nature in him. It is an appreciation that he has abandoned the theater of politics and has come to a temple of justice,” Munyeri submitted. The advocate argued that Duale’s decision not to challenge the contempt finding demonstrated acceptance of wrongdoing and should be treated as a mitigating factor. “He remains a convict unless he appeals. His decision not to challenge the conviction amounts to an admission that wrongdoing occurred, and that should weigh in favour of leniency,” he told the court. Munyeri further stated that the County Government of Laikipia was not interested in sending the Cabinet Secretary to prison but rather ensuring that the rule of law and court orders are respected. “The people of Laikipia have recorded no Ebola cases. The county government joined these proceedings to protect its residents and ensure compliance with the law, not to create a crisis within the Ministry of Health,” he said. He emphasized the importance of cooperation between the national and county governments in addressing public health emergencies, noting that effective coordination would be critical in responding to future disease outbreaks. As he concluded his submissions, Munyeri urged the court to issue a strong warning to the Cabinet Secretary. “An admonishment to the Cabinet Secretary will be critical so that he leaves this court and carries the message to his colleagues and senior government officials that the court will always assert its constitutional duty to defend the rule of law,” he said. The court subsequently accepted Duale’s apology and declined to impose any fines, penalties or costs. However, the judge issued a stern warning, directing the Cabinet Secretary to strictly comply with court orders and cautioning him against any future acts of contempt. Duale also confirmed that all activities relating to the proposed Ebola quarantine facility at the Laikipia Airbase had been halted pending the final determination of the constitutional petition. While the contempt proceedings have now been concluded, the substantive petition challenging the establishment of the facility remains active before the court. The matter is scheduled to proceed virtually before Justice Patricia Nyaundi on July 23, 2026.

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Big Win For Health CS Duale After Court Accepts Apology in Laikipia Airbase Contempt Case

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has escaped punishment after the High Court accepted his apology in contempt proceedings linked to…

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Big Win for ODM as Tribunal Allows Disciplinary Case Against Sifuna to Proceed.

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has handed ODM a significant victory after ruling that the party is entitled to…

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Former Tigania East MP Josphat Mwirabua Charged with Ksh25 Million Land Fraud.

Former Tigania East Member of Parliament Josphat Mwirabua Gichunge has been charged before the Milimani Law Courts over an alleged…

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Cecil Miller Presses Auditor on Deloitte’s Record, Wins Key Admissions on Findings Against Accused

The trial of former Chase Bank officials took a dramatic turn after defence lawyer Cecil Miller subjected a prosecution witness…

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Court Grants DCI 10 More Days to Hold Suspects in All Saints Cathedral Chaos Probe

Three men arrested over the violent disruption of a gathering at Nairobi's All Saints Cathedral will remain in custody for…

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Mohamed Abdi Mohamed charged with Sh 35M Runda Land Fraud.

Mohamed Abdi Mohamed Pleads Not Guilty to Forgery Charges in Alleged Ksh35 Million Runda Land Grab Case. A Nairobi court…

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