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Danstan Omari

Also known as: Advocate Danstan Omari

2026-04-242026-06-26

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Advocate Danstan Omari has rightly pointed out the asymmetry at the heart of this crisis.

    Karua's woes in Uganda make a mockery of EAC
  3. Citizen Digital

    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.

    Tribunal suspends NTSA licence revocation, allows Nicco Movers back on the road
  4. Capital News

    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.

    DPP Withdraws Murder Charges Against 15 SSU officers in Indian Nationals murder Case
  5. Citizen Digital

    Lawyer Danstan Omari, representing Machoka, confirmed to the court that what people are creating is false.

    Fred Machoka denies withdrawing defamation case against Robert Alai
  6. Citizen Digital

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    Eric Omondi released on Ksh.100,000 bond in traffic obstruction case
  7. May 2026
  8. The Standard

    Lawyer Danstan Omari addresses the media outside Milimani Courts on the petition filed against Governor Paul Otuoma.

    Omari on the spot for filing case without complainant's consent
  9. Citizen Digital

    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.

    Court maintains status quo in disputed Paradise Lost land
  10. Capital News

    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.

    Nairobi Man Sues Hospital, Seeks Sh200mn Over Alleged Expired Drugs
  11. April 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    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.

    Court stops removal of FKF NEC member Abdullahi Yusuf amid leadership tussle
  13. Citizen Digital

    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.

    Paradise Lost land owners claim decades-old ownership, allege fraudulent takeover
Politics

Martha Karua detained at Uganda airport; EAC principles questioned

The News

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.

Why it matters

Senior lawyer Martha Karua's detention at Uganda airport for defending opposition figures exposes EAC member states' disregard for regional legal principles.

7 hours ago · The Standard

Today

  1. Martha Karua detained at Uganda airport; EAC principles questioned

    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.

    7 hours ago · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Tribunal suspends NTSA licence revocation for Nicco Movers

    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.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Monday 22 June

  1. DPP withdraws murder charges against 15 police officers

    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

Monday 8 June

  1. Radio personality Machoka denies withdrawing defamation case against MCA

    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

  2. Comedian Eric Omondi released on Ksh.100,000 bond

    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

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Lawyer accused of filing case without client's knowledge

    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

Monday 11 May

  1. Court preserves Paradise Lost property status pending case hearing

    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

Friday 8 May

  1. Nairobi man sues hospital for damages over expired drugs

    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

Tuesday 28 April

  1. High Court halts FKF NEC's suspension of member Abdullahi Yusuf

    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

Friday 24 April

  1. Paradise Lost owners claim 1929 title, allege 2024 fraudulent takeover

    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

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