… Nicco Movers, represented by advocate Danstan Omari, moved to the tribunal seeking urgent intervention, arguing that the revocation had grounded its fleet, disrupted transport services, and threatened the livelihoods of hundreds of drivers, employees, and support staff. …
… Following the withdrawal, defence lawyer Danstan Omari criticised the handling of the case, arguing that the officers had endured prolonged violations of their constitutional rights. …
… The accused was granted a personal bond of Ksh.100,000. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); His lawyers Danstan Omari and Babu Owino …
… Last month, the owners, through their lawyers Danstan Omari and Duncan Okatch, publicly claimed they have owned the property since 1929 and accused unknown individuals of attempting to unlawfully take it over. …
… Through his lawyer Danstan Omari, Nyang’au claims he visited the hospital on March 17, 2026, where he underwent medical assessment before being scheduled for an endoscopy procedure the following day. …
… Yusuf, through his lawyer Danstan Omari, in his petition argues that the meeting and its resolutions were irregular, unlawful, unconstitutional and procedurally unfair, saying he was neither notified of the meeting nor invited to attend and respond to allegations against him. …
… Accompanied by their lawyers, advocates Danstan Omari and Duncan Okatch, the owners, led by Isaack Gichiab, said the land, measuring over 200 acres, has a long ownership history dating back to 1929 when their father allegedly acquired it through a bank loan. …
Senior Counsel Martha Karua was detained at Entebbe International Airport while travelling to defend opposition figures in Uganda's courts. The Standard editorial argues the incident and similar treatment of Kenyan lawyers in neighbouring EAC states undermine the bloc's stated principles, noting Kenya opens its courts to lawyers from other EAC members while its own advocates face restrictions.
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Senior lawyer Martha Karua's detention at Uganda airport for defending opposition figures exposes EAC member states' disregard for regional legal principles.
Senior Counsel Martha Karua was detained at Entebbe International Airport while travelling to defend opposition figures in Uganda's courts. The Standard editorial argues the incident and similar treatment of Kenyan lawyers in neighbouring EAC states undermine the bloc's stated principles, noting Kenya opens its courts to lawyers from other EAC members while its own advocates face restrictions.
The Transport Licensing Appeals Tribunal has suspended the NTSA's decision to revoke Nicco Movers' operating licence, allowing the company to resume operations pending the hearing of its appeal. The revocation, issued on June 9, 2026, had cited safety lapses, fleet management failures, and regulatory non-compliance.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has withdrawn murder charges against 15 police officers accused in the killing of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver in July 2022, filing a nolle prosequi before the High Court in Kiambu.
Radio personality Fred Machoka has told the court that he has not withdrawn the civil case he filed against Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, after social media posts claimed he had withdrawn it following a lunch with Alai. Machoka clarified that the case remains active and the lunch was unrelated to any settlement.
Comedian and activist Eric Omondi pleaded not guilty to obstructing motor vehicle operation on a public road and was granted a personal bond of Ksh.100,000. He was accused of offloading 120 plastic jerricans from a vehicle on Kimathi Street in Nairobi on May 18, 2026, though his lawyers argued the containers were intended for water distribution to residents.
The High Court in Thika issued orders to maintain the status quo on disputed Paradise Lost land in Kiambu County, owned by Ndunde Investments, and prohibited any dealings on the property pending the hearing and determination of the case. The court also ordered the Deputy Registrar to visit the land and file a report within 14 days on current occupation.
A Nairobi resident has filed a petition seeking KSh200 million in damages after alleging that expired medication dispensed at a city hospital caused him severe health complications, including kidney-related symptoms. He has asked the court to issue conservatory orders to keep the hospital's pharmacy closed pending investigations.
The High Court has temporarily stopped the Football Kenya Federation's National Executive Committee from suspending or removing member Abdullahi Yusuf from office pending the hearing of his constitutional petition. The restraining order follows resolutions passed on April 24, 2026, where several NEC members directed Yusuf to step aside.
Owners of the disputed Paradise Lost land, a 200-acre property, claim decades-old ownership dating to 1929 and allege that unknown individuals perpetrated a fraudulent scheme involving fake title deeds beginning in 2024. They have filed a case scheduled for mention on April 30, accusing government officials and police of failing to assist despite complaints to the Ministry of Lands and the Chief Land Registrar.