Also known as: Advocate Danstan Omari · Lawyer Danstan Omari · Senior counsel Danstan Omari
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… Lawyer Danstan Omari representing Peter Oyan said the complaint, filed following media publications on February 8, 2026, prompted a criminal investigation into claims that questioned his HIV treatment history and testimony that he had later tested HIV-negative after attending a r …
DCI probe into disputed HIV report ends after complainant withdraws caseCitizen Digital
… Speaking through their lawyers, Danstan Omari and Martina Swiga, the residents said the dispute goes beyond ownership and directly affects children living in informal settlements. …
Ownership battle rocks Mukuru school as court declares it private non-profitThe Standard
… Investigators noted that the post-mortem forms only one part of a broader inquiry, which will include forensic analysis, scene reconstruction, and examination of collected evidence.The school’s legal advocate, Danstan Omari, also expressed condolences to the bereaved family, desc …
Student died of blunt force trauma, autopsy showsThe 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 EACCitizen 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 roadCapital 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 CaseCitizen 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 AlaiCitizen Digital
… 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 …
Eric Omondi released on Ksh.100,000 bond in traffic obstruction caseThe 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 consentCitizen 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 landKenya'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 →