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Danstan Omari

Also known as: Advocate Danstan Omari · Lawyer Danstan Omari · Senior counsel Danstan Omari

Lawyer appearing in coverage of property disputes and corporate litigation matters in Kenya.

2026-04-242026-09-24

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Lawyer Danstan Omari told the court that roughly half of the affected candidates had already registered and selected their subjects, while the rest were yet to complete the process.

    Gatoto school row: KNEC boss, former headteacher summoned to explain fate of 300 candidates
  3. Citizen Digital

    In a demand letter dated September 21, 2026, lawyers Danstan Omari, Shadrack Wambui and Jeff Kangethe accused COFEK of publishing allegedly defamatory statements about Barasa between September 14 and September 21, 2026.

    Didmus Barasa demands Ksh.100M from COFEK over JKUAT degree row
  4. Citizen Digital

    Masengeli, represented by senior counsel Cecil Miller and lawyer Danstan Omari, had argued that he had fulfilled the requirements communicated to him and should therefore have been included in the graduation list.

    USIU-Africa says DIG Masengeli has not met requirements for September graduation
  5. Capital News

    Through lawyers Cecil Miller, Danstan Omari, Stanley Kinyanjui and Martina Swiga, Masengeli argued that the university administration had failed to communicate the status of his PhD thesis.

    Court Declines to Direct USIU to Include DIG Masengeli in Graduation
  6. Citizen Digital

    Through his lawyers Cecil Miller and Danstan Omari, Masengeli is seeking conservatory orders to safeguard his participation in the ceremony, which is scheduled for September 26, 2026, just over a week away.

    DIG Masengeli seeks court orders to stop USIU-Africa graduation
  7. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 14 – Renowned city lawyer Danstan Omari has declared his support for President William Ruto, describing the Head of State as both his client and a close personal friend.

    Omari rallies Gusii leaders behind Ruto, says opposition cannot deliver development
  8. Citizen Digital

    Lawyer Danstan Omari urged the court to release the accused persons on personal bond, arguing that the case was part of a pattern in which the State arrests people over political activities only for cases to later stall or be withdrawn.

    Comedian Eric Omondi, 7 others charged with obstructing traffic in Nairobi CBD
  9. Citizen Digital

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    High Court suspends NTSA order revoking Nicco movers' licence
  10. August 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    The lawyers led by lawyer Danstan Omari want investigators to establish whether the alleged auctions were genuine and whether there was collusion between the bank, auctioneers and companies that emerged as purported purchasers of the properties.

    Two companies accuse Absa Bank of unlawful disposal of property in auction
  12. Citizen Digital

    Meanwhile, the biological sister of the deceased, through lawyer Danstan Omari, told the court that she had not been served with the court papers or orders issued in the matter.

    Rosemary Koech's husband withdraws case stopping her burial, seeks reconciliation
Society

KNEC boss, former headteacher summoned over exam registration dispute

The News

The KNEC CEO and former Gatoto Primary School headteacher have been summoned to court to explain how about 300 candidates caught in a dispute over the school's change from public to private status will be allowed to sit their examinations. The hearing is scheduled for September 29, 2026, with lawyers seeking urgent solutions for learners unable to register and complete subject selection after the school's status change.

20 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. KNEC boss, former headteacher summoned over exam registration dispute

    The KNEC CEO and former Gatoto Primary School headteacher have been summoned to court to explain how about 300 candidates caught in a dispute over the school's change from public to private status will be allowed to sit their examinations. The hearing is scheduled for September 29, 2026, with lawyers seeking urgent solutions for learners unable to register and complete subject selection after the school's status change.

    20 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Didmus Barasa demands Ksh.100M damages from COFEK

    Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa's lawyers have demanded Ksh.100 million in damages from the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) over publications concerning his academic credentials at JKUAT, with a demand that all related publications be removed from social media within two hours.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 16 September

  1. USIU-Africa says DIG Masengeli has not met graduation requirements

    USIU-Africa has opposed Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli's application to participate in the university's September 26 graduation ceremony, stating he has not demonstrated that he met all mandatory requirements or made the necessary application to graduate. Lady Justice Patricia Mande declined to order the university to include Masengeli in the ceremony or stop the graduation.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. High Court declines to direct USIU to include DIG Masengeli in graduation

    The High Court declined to direct USIU-Africa to include Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli in the university's September 26 graduation ceremony, instead directing him to serve his application on the university for inter partes hearing on September 21. Masengeli sought the court's intervention after the university allegedly failed to communicate the status of his PhD thesis in International Relations.

    16 September 2026 · Capital News

  3. DIG Masengeli seeks court orders to halt USIU-Africa graduation

    Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has asked the High Court for conservatory orders to stop USIU-Africa's graduation ceremony scheduled for September 26, 2026, pending the hearing of his case against the institution.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 14 September

  1. City lawyer Omari rallies Gusii leaders to support Ruto government

    Lawyer Danstan Omari, speaking in Nyamira, declared his support for President William Ruto, describing him as both a client and personal friend, and urged the Gusii community to back the Kenya Kwanza administration, arguing that development in the region depends on cooperation with the government rather than opposition politics.

    14 September 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Comedian Eric Omondi charged with traffic obstruction in Nairobi CBD

    Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others pleaded not guilty to unlawfully obstructing the operation of motor vehicles along Moi Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District on September 7, 2026. The prosecution alleges their actions interfered with the free flow of traffic.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. High Court suspends NTSA's Nicco Movers licence revocation order

    The High Court has temporarily suspended an NTSA decision that halted Nicco Movers' operations after the company challenged the suspension of its PSV operator's licence. Justice Janet Mulwa issued an interim stay on the suspension until September 22, when the matter will return to court, after Nicco Movers argued the suspension has grounded its fleet of over 100 commercial vehicles and caused substantial financial losses.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 31 August

  1. Two firms accuse Absa Bank of unlawful property disposal in auction

    Kimani Operations Limited and Kimani Ventures Limited have filed a complaint with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations alleging that Absa Bank Kenya Limited engaged in fraud, collusion, and unlawful disposal of their properties used as security for loans advanced between 2021 and 2022. The complaint, led by lawyer Danstan Omari, seeks investigation into whether the auctions were genuine and if there was collusion between the bank, auctioneers, and companies that purchased the properties.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KCB executive's husband withdraws burial dispute, seeks reconciliation

    Kelvin Kimwatu, husband of former KCB employee Rosemary Chemutai Koech, has withdrawn his legal case over her burial and exhumation, telling the court he will not pursue further proceedings. Instead, he is seeking permission to visit his wife's gravesite and has decided to move forward without legal action.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Husband withdraws burial dispute case after wife buried

    Kevin Migwe Kimwatu withdrew his case over the burial of his wife, Kenya Commercial Bank Head of Data Protection Rosemary Chemutai, after she was buried in Kericho County on Friday night despite court orders barring the burial without his involvement. Chemutai's parents' lawyer said the family was unaware of the court orders when they conducted the burial ceremony.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Rose Mbithe, two children to face murder charge Thursday

    Politician Rose Mulwa and her two children, Chris and Angela, were arraigned on a murder charge over the death of Dr Victoria Mutiso; their plea-taking was postponed to Thursday after the DPP approved the charges following a review of evidence.

    25 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Rose Mulwa and son protest malicious treatment in murder case

    Rose Mulwa and her son Chris Mulwa protested what they termed malicious and unfair treatment by the State as they appeared in court over the murder of Dr. Victoria Mutiso. Their lawyer opposed the prosecution's request to close a miscellaneous application seeking their continued detention, citing concerns about how the case had been handled.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. Angela Mulwa rearrest in Dr Victoria Mutiso murder investigation

    Angela Mulwa appeared in court after re-arrest by DCI homicide detectives. Her lawyer challenged why no substantive charge had been brought against her despite investigators' alleged evidence linking her to Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Lawyer Angela Mulwa re-arrested in Dr. Victoria Mutiso murder case

    Lawyer Angela Mulwa was re-arrested by homicide detectives on Thursday evening shortly after securing her release on a Ksh.1 million cash bail in connection with the murder of Dr. Victoria Mutiso. She is set to be arraigned on Friday.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 3 August

  1. High Court issues interim orders halting LSK boycott

    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

  2. High Court restrains LSK from disrupting judicial proceedings

    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

  3. High Court suspends LSK boycott against CJ Koome and other judges

    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

Friday 31 July

  1. DCI seeks 30-day detention in Dr. Victoria Mutiso murder case

    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

  2. University student charged for offensive TikTok post about President

    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

  3. Chief Magistrate seeks court order to block LSK boycott

    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

  4. Chief Magistrate Atambo seeks court order to halt LSK boycott

    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

  5. High Court declines to suspend Law Society boycott

    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

Monday 20 July

  1. High Court orders IG Kanja, DIG Lagat, PS Ololtuaa to appear over Gatoto school

    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

  2. Court issues arrest warrant for Nairobi official in building collapse case

    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

Sunday 12 July

  1. DCI investigation into disputed HIV report withdrawn

    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

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Court declares Mukuru school private non-profit, residents vow challenge

    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

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Student's death confirmed as blunt force trauma from fall

    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

Friday 26 June

  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.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 25 June

  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.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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