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Pioneer International University Chancellor and Equity Bank founder Dr. Peter Munga has urged the government to strengthen Kenya’s education system by equipping learners with modern, practical skills that match today’s fast-changing global, socio-economic and political landscape. Speaking during the university’s sixth graduation ceremony, where 600 students received degrees, diplomas and certificates, Dr. Munga celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025, describing graduation as “a powerful reminder of the transformative nature of education.” Chancellor Dr.Peter Munga during the sixth graduation ceremony at the Pioneer university on November 28,2025 This year’s theme, “Pioneering the Futature: Minds that Innovate, Hearts that Serve,” he said, reflects the institution’s mission of producing graduates who combine intellectual curiosity with compassion and service. “We need to nurture hearts that serve with compassion and empathy,” he told the graduates. “I implore you to be the kin...

A Nairobi court has released a man accused of impersonating a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) brigadier on a bond of Ksh 1 million or an alternative cash bail of Ksh 500,000, with two contact persons.  The accused, Joshua Muthwii Maingi, was also ordered to deposit his passport in court pending a pre-trial mention scheduled for December 9, 2025.  “The accused is hereby released on a bond of Ksh 1 million or, in the alternative, a cash bail of Ksh 500,000, with two contact persons required and the accused’s passport to be deposited in court.”Magistrate Alego directed. Joshua Muthwii Maingi during his first appearance in court on November 18,2025 at the Milimani law courts  Maingi appeared before Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego at the Milimani Law Courts, where he pleaded not guilty to all four charges that were read to him on November 24, 2025. During the bail hearing, Maingi’s lawyer, Counsel Kiprop, pleaded for lenient bond terms, arguing that his client had fully coopera...

The Court of Appeal in Nairobi has upheld the liquidation of several Cytonn-linked Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), dismissing four consolidated appeals filed by hundreds of investors challenging the High Court’s 2023 ruling. The court of appeal judges comprising of Justices Kiage, Jamila Mohamed and Odunga delivered the decision in Civil Appeal Nos. E102, E103, E104 & E105 of 2024, all stemming from Insolvency Petition No. E063 of 2021.  In Courts The appeals filed by Valerina Jiwa & 289 others, Birgut Lamizana & 81 others, and Kennedy Muruli Musembi & 24 others, who sought to overturn Justice A. Mabeya’s decision placing Cytonn High Yields Solutions (CHYS) and related SPVs under liquidation. The Court of Appeal agreed with the Official Receiver’s position that the SPVs were not genuinely independent entities. “The various Cytonn SPVs were not genuinely separate legal entities but mere instrumentalities created to channel investor funds,”the court noted on its find...

The High Court will deliver its ruling on whether police officer Klinzy Baraza will be granted bail on 18 December 2025, following heated submissions in a case where he is accused of killing Boniface Kariuki, popularly known as “the mask vendor.” During Wednesday’s hearing, appearing before Justice Margaret Muigai of the Milimani High Court on November 19, 2025, the victims’ family urged the court to keep Baraza in custody until all witnesses have testified.  The victims family lawyer, Counsel Erick Muriuki, argued that releasing the officer would pose a threat to the integrity of the proceedings. Muriuki told the court that Baraza’s release would pose a real and immediate threat to the integrity of the case.  He argued that the accused, still an active member of the National Police Service, retains the training, resources, and networks that could be used to interfere with witnesses. “The family fears that if the accused is released, he might exploit his police skills, utilise...

 A Kisumu court has handed a major victory to former house help Gladys Misango, affirming that she was unfairly dismissed and entitled to Kshs. 569,717.48, despite her employer’s attempt to overturn the ruling. The court upheld the bulk of the trial court’s findings in her favor, confirming that Misango, who worked for Rahim Ibrahim Ramzan from March 2018 to March 2024, was unlawfully terminated after six uninterrupted years of service. In his appeal, Ramzan claimed that Misango was not a full-time employee but a casual worker who only reported “once in a while,” and that she deserted duty after falling ill. However, the court dismissed the claims, noting that Ramzan himself had admitted to paying her a monthly salary of Kshs. 4,000, making the allegation of casual employment untenable. Justice Jacob Gakeri of the employment and labour court in Kisumu found that Ramzan failed to take reasonable steps to trace the employee or issue a notice to show cause before deeming her to have d...

  Says State’s Delays and Stigmatization of Rastafarians Undermine Constitutional Rights Advocate Danstan Omari has challenged the treatment of Rastafarians, who he says have been unfairly stigmatized for their spiritual use of cannabis.  Speaking to journalists at the Millimani Law Courts after a court session lawyer Omari argued that the State’s approach amounts to discrimination and undermines the constitutional rights of the community. “Live evidence is here that taking ganja produces some of the best legal brains in this country,” Omari said. He countered claims that cannabis use is incompatible with professionalism or intellectual ability. Lawyer Danstan Omari during the press   briefing outside Milimani law courts on November 17,2025/Photo/Reporter Further, Omari questioned why other cultural and religious groups are allowed to practice freely without interference, highlighting inconsistencies in how traditions are treated across communities.  “The Kayas in ...

  Rastafarians urge the High court to end decades of stigma and discrimination, insisting that ganja is a sacred herb central to their spiritual identity. The Rastafari Society of Kenya (RSK) has renewed its push for the decriminalization of "ganja,"arguing that the substance’s prohibition infringes on their constitutional rights, spiritual practices, and minority protections under Article 56 of the Constitution. Appearing before Justice Bahati Mwamuye of the Milimani High Court, lawyers, community representatives, and Rastafari faithful addressed the media, decrying what they described as decades of stigmatization, victimization, and criminalization of their culture. The petitioners,including the Rastafari Society of Kenya, Mwendwa Wambua (alias Ras Prophet), the Attorney General as the 1st respondent, and the Kenya Law Reform Commission as the 2nd respondent—accuse the State of perpetuating outdated and discriminatory laws. Court documents indicate that the petitioners cont...

Investigators say the suspect was arrested in full Air Force uniform and linked to a Sh510,000 recruitment fraud. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has secured a seven-day custodial order to detain a man accused of impersonating a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) brigadier and issuing fake Ministry of Defence recruitment letters. Joshua Mutwii Maingi was presented before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina on Tuesday 18,2025 where investigators sought more time to complete inquiries into an alleged personation and fraud scheme. Joshua Mutwii Maingi before Milimani magistrate court on November 17,2025.Photo/Reporter According to the investigating officer, the matter was reported at Parklands Police Station under OB/34/17/11/2025 by a member of the public, leading to Maingi’s arrest on November 17, 2025, at his apartment in Kilimani. Officers reportedly found him dressed in full Kenya Air Force regalia bearing the name tag “MJ Muimi” and insignia of a brigadier. "The police trail...

Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) Board Chairperson Josphat Gichunge Kabeabea was today arraigned over allegations that he solicited millions of shillings in bribes from a Chinese businessman to shield him from arrest for allegedly dealing in counterfeit vehicle parts. Court documents indicate that on November 11, 2025, Kabeabea allegedly asked Du Zhisheng for Ksh5 million, purportedly to ensure he would not be apprehended or prosecuted for trading in counterfeit motor vehicle spare parts. According to the Prosecution,they say that Kabeabea separately demanded Ksh1 million, again with the promise of stopping any enforcement action against the businessman. A third request of Ksh300,000 is also listed in the charges. The prosecution further claims that Kabeabea ended up receiving Ksh144,500 through a mobile number belonging to Ntorui Erastus Kaibi, allegedly as part of the bribe meant to obstruct the businessman’s arrest. "Court documents show that the accused received Ksh144,500 thr...

 Defence pleads for lenient terms as prosecution drops opposition to bail A man accused of conspiring to defraud a Nairobi businesswoman of KSh 30 million has been released on a bond of KSh 3 million with one contact person. Daniel Muriithi Lukah appeared before a Milimani court on Thursday, where he was charged with conspiracy to defraud contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code. He pleaded not guilty to the charges read to him before the court. The prosecution told the court that Lukah, jointly with others not before court, conspired to defraud Elizabeth Wanjiku Muigai of USD 50,000 (approximately KSh 30 million) between May 6 and May 30, 2024, in the Westlands area within Nairobi County. Daniel Muriithi Lukah before Milimani magistrate court on November 13,2025 Photo/Reporter  The prosecution did not oppose his release on bail, noting that the accused had been out on bond and had complied with all investigation requirements. His Defence counsel urged the court to consider l...

 Dispute over KNH suspect’s mental fitness delays trial proceedings The High Court has ordered a fresh psychiatric evaluation for Kennedy Kalombotole, the 29-year-old man accused of killing two patients at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), after earlier assessments gave conflicting conclusions on his fitness to stand trial. This follows a psychiatrist’s report today stating that Kalombotole was unfit to stand trial, contradicting a previous assessment conducted by KNH that showed he was fit for trial. In a report presented in court before Justice Diana Kavedza of the Kibera Law Courts, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Frederick R. Owitti declared Kalombotole unfit to plead due to cognitive impairments linked to chronic illnesses, including Grand-Mal Epilepsy and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. In his November 4, 2025, report, Dr. Owitti noted that Kalombotole could not understand the charges or instruct a lawyer. "After examining Kalombotole for one and a half hours at the Industrial Area Rema...

 Defence cites her cooperation and lack of employment in plea for leniency Wanda Wanjiru Okisai appeared before a Nairobi court on Wednesday, facing allegations of possessing ammunition without a firearm certificate.  Okisai who is accused of being in possession of one (1) round of 9x19mm ammunition, contrary to Section 4(2)(a) read with Section 3(a) of the Firearms Act, Cap 114 please not guilty to the charges read before her. The accused is currently in custody after the incident reportedly occurred on 30th October 2025 at Hazina Trade Centre in Nairobi CBD. During the hearing before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina of the Milimani magistrate court,Okisai's defence counsel applied for reasonable cash bail and bond terms emphasizing that this was Okisai’s first appearance in court.  It was noted that she was arrested on 30th October 2025 and had previously been released on police bond, which she honored. Wanda Wanjiru Okisai before Milimani law courts on November 12,2025 P...

Petitioners challenge directive compelling hospitals to open accounts with Sidian Bank, citing lack of public participation and transparency. Bunge La Mwananchi has approached the High Court of Kenya to challenge a directive by the Nairobi City County Government that requires all county health facilities to open bank accounts with Sidian Bank. Filed under a certificate of urgency at the Constitutional and Human Rights Division in Nairobi, the petition is led by Lawrence Oyugi, alongside other members of Bunge La Mwananchi.  They argue that the directive is unconstitutional, unlawful, and procedurally irregular, claiming it was issued without public participation and lacked a transparent and competitive procurement process. “It is alleged the directive was issued without any form of public participation and that there was no competitive, transparent, or fair procurement process conducted,”the petition read.  The directive, based on a County Executive Committee resolution, instr...

MP demands ksh 60m over Defamation Claims Linked to High School Principal’s death  Lugari MP Nabii Daraja Nabwera has moved to court seeking KSh60 million in compensation from three bloggers for allegedly publishing defamatory statements linking him to the death of Munyuki High School principal Simon Isiaho Shange.  The application, filed at Milimani Commercial Court in Nairobi, sees the MP seeking KSh20 million from each of the three bloggers, arguing that the remarks were deliberately made to tarnish his reputation as a public figure.  The MP is also seeking to bar the Respondents and any persons acting under their direction from m aking or sharing further statements about him.  Nabwera, represented by advocate Danstan Omari, maintains that the posts specifically mentioned him by name and political office, including references such as “MP Nabwera” and “MP for Lugari,” leaving no doubt about whom the statements targeted.  The MP’s lawsuit, certified as extremel...

High Court Halts Police Recruitment Pending Petition  The High Court has halted the ongoing recruitment of police constables announced by the National Police Service on November 4, 2025, following orders issued on November 10, 2025, by Justice Bahati Mwamuye. Justice Mwamuye directed that the recruitment process remain suspended until a petition challenging it is heard. The petition, filed at the Milimani Law Courts by London-based activist Eliud Matindi, seeks to bar the police recruitment exercise notice issued by the Inspector-General. The Petitioner argues that the authority to hire police officers lies with the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and not the Inspector-General, as provided under Article 246 of the Constitution. “The authority to recruit police constables lies with the National Police Service Commission, as provided under Article 246(3) of the Constitution. That mandate cannot be taken over or exercised by the Inspector-General,” said Matindi in his statem...

  Lugari Mp Issues Demand Letters to Bloggers Over Defamation Claims Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera has threatened to take legal action against three bloggers accused of circulating social media posts linking him to the accident involving Munyuki High School principal Simon Isiaho Shange. Through his lawyer, Danstan Omari, the MP has issued demand letters to Simon Asievela, Opunga George, and Amunga Peter requiring them to remove the posts, publicly apologize, and admit liability. The letters also seek KSh20 million in compensation from each blogger for alleged reputational damage. Speaking outside Milimani Law Courts, Omari said the allegations on platforms including Malava Online and Kakamega Post were false and politically motivated. "The statements linking our client to the accident and disappearance of Principal Isiaho are false, damaging, and without any factual basis. We expect the bloggers to remove the posts and apologize, or we will take legal action to protect our client’s rep...

 Cleanshelf supermarket Ordered to Pay Customer Ksh 500,000 Over Public Bag Search The High Court in Kiambu has found Cleanshelf Supermarket Limited liable for violating the dignity and privacy of a customer after she was subjected to a public bag search inside one of its branches.  In a judgment delivered on October 31, 2025, Justice A. Mshila ruled that the supermarket failed to follow its own internal loss control procedures, resulting in an unlawful and humiliating experience for the customer, Evelyn Kagwiria Anampiu. “The manner in which the search was conducted was improper and amounted to a violation of the Petitioner’s rights to dignity and privacy as enshrined in the Constitution,”stated Justice A. Mahila. The petitioner told the Court that she was stopped and searched in full view of other customers, attracting unnecessary public attention and causing her embarrassment. She argued that the conduct of the supermarket staff infringed on her rights as enshrined under Ar...

Duo In Custody For Defrauding Woman Sh15.3m at Serena hotel  Two men will continue being in custody after the court ordered that a pre-bail report be prepared before a ruling is made on their release terms.  The pair is accused of defrauding a woman of USD 116,000 (about Sh 15.36 million) at Serena hotel in Nairobi by pretending they could assist her in a business deal. Jackson Apollo Alwanga and Alvin Odiya Atieno were arraigned before Senior Principal Magistrate Carolyne Nyaguthii at the Milimani Law Courts, where they denied charges of obtaining money by false pretences and conspiracy to defraud, contrary to Sections 313 and 317 of the Penal Code. According to the charge sheet, the two, on April 30, 2025, at Serena Hotel in Nairobi, jointly obtained USD 116,000 amounting to sh15,360,000 from Grace Tutysime by falsely pretending that they were in a position to assist her in a business deal , a fact they knew to be false. Through their lawyer, the accused asked the court for ...