Also known as: Advocate Danstan Omari · Lawyer Danstan Omari · Senior counsel Danstan Omari
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Capital News
… Lawyers Danstan Omari and Peter Wanyama, appearing for the judges, also criticized the LSK’s directive urging advocates to boycott appearances before certain judges. …
High Court Halts LSK Boycott Pending Case HearingCitizen Digital
… Lawyers Danstan Omari and Peter Wanyama, appearing for interested parties who are judges in the case, also opposed the LSK directive, arguing that it interferes with the administration of justice. …
High Court orders halt of LSK's court boycott citing interference with proceedingsThe Standard
… Senior counsel Danstan Omari, appearing for Justice Naikuni and Magistrate Atambo, also backed the application Kamotho, insisting that the boycott had already disrupted court operations despite LSK's assertions to the contrary. …
High Court halts LSK boycott against CJ Koome, targeted judgesCapital News
… However, the detention application has been opposed by the suspects’ defence team, led by advocates Danstan Omari, Cliff Ombeta and Shadrack Wambui, who urged the court to reject the prosecution’s request.
DCI Seeks 30-Day Detention of Mother and Son Over Murder of Dr Victoria MutisoCapital News
… However, the plea was later changed after his defence team, comprising advocates Danstan Omari, Cliff Ombeta and Shadrach Wambui, successfully applied for a fresh plea. …
University Student Charged Over Alleged Offensive TikTok Post Targeting RutoCapital News
… In court papers filed through her lawyer, Danstan Omari, Atambo contends that the proposed boycott would undermine the administration of justice by preventing advocates, litigants and members of the public from accessing the courts. …
Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo Seeks High Court Orders to Halt LSK BoycottCitizen Digital
… Through her lawyer Danstan Omari, Atambo says the boycott amounts to an attack on the justice system and will deny Kenyans their constitutional right to have disputes heard and determined by the courts. …
Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo seeks orders to stop LSK boycott of court proceedingsThe Standard
… However, lawyer Danstan Omari representing interested parties including High Court Judge Lucas Naikuni and Kibera Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo supported Kamotho’s application, arguing that the boycott had disrupted court proceedings. …
Court declines to suspend LSK boycottCitizen Digital
… However, lawyer Danstan Omari, together with State Counsel Jacline Kiramana appearing for the Attorney General, opposed the transfer, arguing that Gatoto Comprehensive School has been a public institution since its establishment in the 1990s. …
IG Kanja, DIG Lagat, PS Ololtuaa summoned in court over Gatoto school managementCitizen Digital
… However, defence lawyer Danstan Omari and Shadrack Wambui opposed the application, explaining that the 5th and 6th accused persons had genuine reasons for their absence. …
South C building collapse: Court issues arrest warrant for accused Nairobi County officialKenya's High Court has issued interim orders stopping the Law Society of Kenya from disrupting court proceedings pending the determination of a preliminary objection to the court's jurisdiction. Justice David Mburu said the orders were necessary to restore order within the Judiciary and ensure court operations continue without interference.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has issued interim orders stopping the Law Society of Kenya from disrupting court proceedings pending the determination of a preliminary objection to the court's jurisdiction. Justice David Mburu said the orders were necessary to restore order within the Judiciary and ensure court operations continue without interference.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has issued conservatory orders restraining the Law Society of Kenya from disrupting court proceedings before Judges and Judicial Officers pending the hearing of a preliminary objection challenging the court's jurisdiction. Judge David Mburu said the orders were necessary to restore order within the Judiciary and ensure court proceedings continue without interference.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has issued interim orders suspending the Law Society of Kenya's nationwide boycott against Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, and other judges and judicial officers over allegations of gross misconduct and corruption. The court barred LSK from disrupting court proceedings pending the hearing and determination of the case.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has asked courts to detain Rose Mulwa and her son Chris Mulwa for 30 days while investigating the murder of Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. Detectives allege the doctor reported two prior incidents in July involving armed men on a motorcycle before she was shot dead; police say she identified one attacker as Chris Mulwa, whose mother is the former wife of the deceased's husband.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
A Chuka University law student has been charged with publishing offensive information after allegedly posting a controversial video on TikTok referencing President William Ruto and his son George Ruto. The student pleaded not guilty after his defence team successfully applied for a fresh plea, arguing he was unrepresented at his initial appearance, and was released on Sh5,000 cash bail.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo has asked the High Court to stop the Law Society of Kenya from implementing a planned boycott of court proceedings before selected judicial officers, arguing the move is unconstitutional, discriminatory, and threatens access to justice.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo has filed in the High Court asking it to stop the Law Society of Kenya from boycotting court proceedings before selected judicial officers, arguing the move is unconstitutional, discriminatory, and violates Kenyans' right to access justice.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Justice David Mburu declined an application to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's targeted boycott against Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and other judicial officers, deferring the matter to August 3, 2026 after a meeting between the JSC and LSK leadership began to attempt resolution.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
High Court Judge Gregory Mutai has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Deputy Inspector General, and Principal Secretary for Basic Education to personally appear before court to explain delayed implementation of orders directing transfer of Gatoto Comprehensive School's management. The petitioners, represented by Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama and senior counsel Martha Karua, reported encountering hostility while serving court orders, including vandalism of vehicles.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against John Gombe Osike, a Nairobi City County Government employee, after he failed to appear in court on charges of willfully neglecting to stop construction of Mamzil Towers despite known noncompliance. The court also issued summons for five other absent accused persons to appear and answer charges, with the case mentioned again on July 27.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A criminal investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations into media reports disputing a man's HIV diagnosis has been withdrawn after the complainant chose forgiveness over legal action. The complaint, filed after publications in February 2026 questioned the man's HIV treatment history and claims of testing negative following a religious gathering, prompted a DCI probe into his medical records and the accuracy of the reporting.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court decision to register Gatoto Community Primary School in Mukuru kwa Njenga as a private non-profit APBET institution has drawn complaints from residents and school officials, who say the move affects children in informal settlements and plan to return to court to challenge the orders.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pathologists at Kenyatta National Hospital have confirmed that Randy Mathenge, a grade 9 student at Lakewood Private School in Utawala, died of severe blunt force trauma consistent with a fall from the third floor. The student was found dead on June 20 within the school compound.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A city lawyer is alleged to have filed a Sh100 million compensation case without the petitioner's knowledge and consent, according to The Standard.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →
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.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →