April 22, 2026
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Havi links high-profile property dispute to alleged judicial corruption by Mong’are

Nelson Havi has publicly accused Lady Justice Josephine Mongare of corruption in several cases, claims he has been sharing through social media while calling for action from authorities. Havi, a former president of the Law Society of Kenya, introduced the term “JuriPESA” to describe what he alleges is bribery within the judiciary. He has asked

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Tension grows as Nelson Havi pushes for action against Justice Josephine Mongare

Nelson Havi has publicly called on fellow advocates to take a firm stand against Josephine Mongare, saying she should not continue handling court matters while facing bribery allegations. According to him, lawyers should be ready to boycott her court if she continues presiding over cases. He suggests that when advocates log into her virtual court

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High Court declares SHA rollout unconstitutional in landmark ruling

The High Court has ruled that the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical insurance rollout violated constitutional rights but allowed the programme to continue, citing potential disruption to essential health services. Justice Bahati Mwamuye found the 2024 implementation infringed on Kenyans’ rights to health and human dignity, declaring certain aspects of the scheme unconstitutional. However, he

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Rescue efforts intensify after three storey building collapse in Kericho

A three-storey building collapsed in Kericho, leaving four people in critical condition and 17 with minor injuries as 22 were rescued. Authorities have launched investigations and renewed warnings on unsafe construction. Four people are in critical condition, while 17 others sustained minor injuries after a building collapsed in the Kaptebeswet Bypass area of Kericho County

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DCI launches manhunt for Kirinyaga suspect wanted over rape and murder of 28-year-old woman

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has asked the public for urgent help in tracing a man wanted over the suspected rape and murder of a 28-year-old woman in Kirinyaga County. According to investigators, the incident is believed to have happened on March 12, 2026 at an unknown time. Authorities say the woman was allegedly raped

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Four dead after building collapses during demolition along Nairobi River in Shauri Moyo

Officials say four people died after a building collapsed at Blue Estate in Shauri Moyo, Nairobi, during a demolition attempt along the Nairobi River riparian corridor, according to the Ministry of Interior. A press statement dated Monday, March 16, 2026 said search and rescue teams began operations after the structure in Kamukunji Sub County collapsed

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Oscar Sudi attends burial of pilot George Were, donates KSh1 million

Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi attended the burial of Captain George Were, a pilot who tragically lost his life in a plane crash along with five others, including Johanna Ngeno. The ceremony was a somber gathering, bringing together family, community leaders, and residents to honor the victims and stand with their grieving families. During

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MPs question Deputy President’s office over Ksh.1.8 billion supplementary budget request

Lawmakers have questioned a request by the Office of the Deputy President for additional funding after it appeared before a parliamentary committee to explain why more money is needed for its operations. The office is seeking an extra Ksh.1.8 billion in a supplementary budget, on top of the Ksh.3 billion that had already been allocated

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Raphael Tuju writes to Martha Koome over alleged corruption and Karen property dispute

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has raised serious concerns about the handling of a legal dispute over his Karen property and has formally written to Chief Justice Martha Koome seeking intervention. He delivered the letter at the Supreme Court buildings on Friday and later addressed the media, saying he had chosen to pursue justice through

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US Rights group raises alarm over Kenyan passports issued to Sudan war-linked individuals

A United States-based human rights organisation has raised alarm over reports that Kenyan authorities issued passports to Sudanese individuals linked to war crimes and human rights abuses in Sudan’s ongoing conflict. The New York-based Human Rights Foundation criticised the move, saying it risks allowing individuals accused of financing violence in Sudan to move freely using

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