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 →