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High Court in Kiambu

Kenyan court handling cases including DCI murder charges, electoral matter petitions, and transport regulation challenges.

2026-05-072026-08-05

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    On Monday, the High Court in Kiambu issued interim orders directing that Kaguchia be released on a cash bail of Sh100,000 after certifying as urgent an application challenging his arrest.

    Kaguchia Unbowed After Overnight Stay in Police Cell
  3. July 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    The court decision clears the way for him to assume office pending further directions from the High Court in Kiambu.

    Court lifts orders political parties tribunal chair Muganda from assuming office
  5. Citizen Digital

    Within days of the rules taking effect on 1st July 2026, the High Court in Kiambu suspended enforcement against private non-commercial vehicles pending a constitutional challenge, one of at least three separate petitions filed against the regulations.

    The capacity problem, road safety question and how NTSA is morphing into a revenue collector
  6. The Standard

    He declared that the intended withdrawal of the instant petition is no doubt intended to aid the petition at the High Court in Kiambu from suffering the effect of the doctrine of sub judice and res judicata.He said that it was not coincidental for Oyugi’s bid to withdraw this pet

    Court rejects bid to withdraw petition challenging TSC boss recruitment
  7. The Standard

    Motorists have received a major reprieve after the High Court in Kiambu issued a conservatory order suspending the Notice issued by the National Transport and Safety Authority on enforcement of the mandatory annual inspection for private non-commercial vehicles.

    Court halts vehicle inspection rules for private cars
  8. June 2026
  9. Capital News

    In a statement issued on Monday, the ODPP said the murder case previously filed before the High Court in Kiambu will be discontinued through a nolle prosequi, but stressed that the accused will continue to face prosecution at the Kahawa Law Courts on other serious charges arising

    DPP to pursue abduction case against Kinoti-era DCI unit linked to disappearance of Ruto staff
  10. Capital News

    The charges were formally withdrawn before the High Court in Kiambu after the prosecution entered a nolle prosequi, a legal notice indicating that the State would no longer pursue the case against the accused officers.

    DPP Withdraws Murder Charges Against 15 SSU officers in Indian Nationals murder Case
  11. The Standard

    The decision was filed before the High Court in Kiambu in Criminal Case No. E0l9 of 2024, where the officers had been facing charges of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.

    DPP drops charges against 13 officers linked to the murder of two Indians
  12. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe High Court in Kiambu has asked lawyer Shadrack Wambui to consider withdrawing an application for orders seeking to stop the Senate from debating a motion to review retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s retirement benefits.

    Court asks lawyer to shelve bid to halt Senate debate on Uhuru benefits
  13. May 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    SHA, Digital Health rollout over legality questions By Dzuya Walter May 07, 2026 04:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court in Kiambu

    Petition filed to suspend SHA, Digital Health rollout over legality questions
Politics

MP Kaguchia detained after overnight police custody, vows to continue

The News

Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia said his overnight detention by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations would not derail his political activities, after he was arrested over remarks allegedly made during a political rally in Nyeri County. His legal team said they had not been formally informed of the specific offences he was alleged to have committed, and authorities had not publicly disclosed the charges he was expected to face.

4 August 2026 · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. MP Kaguchia detained after overnight police custody, vows to continue

    Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia said his overnight detention by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations would not derail his political activities, after he was arrested over remarks allegedly made during a political rally in Nyeri County. His legal team said they had not been formally informed of the specific offences he was alleged to have committed, and authorities had not publicly disclosed the charges he was expected to face.

    4 August 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 16 July

  1. High Court lifts orders blocking PPDT chair Muganda's office assumption

    The High Court has lifted conservatory orders that had temporarily halted Innocent Muganda's assumption of office as Chairperson of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal, finding the orders had been obtained without proper service of court documents on Muganda.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 12 July

  1. NTSA shifting focus from safety to revenue collection concerns

    Citizen Digital's Vincent Obadha argues that the National Transport and Safety Authority, created in 2012 to consolidate road safety functions, has increasingly prioritized designing new fee structures and compliance regimes with revenue projections over demonstrating genuine safety benefits.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. High Court rejects petitioner's bid to withdraw TSC recruitment challenge

    Justice Ocharo Kebira in Mombasa rejected Thomas Oyugi's application to withdraw a petition challenging the employment of the Teachers Service Commission Chief Executive Officer, terming it forum shopping and an abuse of court process. The judge noted the petition was in its final stages awaiting judgment and that Oyugi's cited personal circumstances were irrelevant at that stage.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. High Court suspends mandatory annual car inspections for private vehicles

    The High Court in Kiambu issued a conservatory order suspending the National Transport and Safety Authority's notice enforcing mandatory annual inspection for private non-commercial vehicles, granting motorists a reprieve.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 22 June

  1. DPP drops murder charges, pursues abduction case against DCI officers

    The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions will withdraw murder charges against fifteen former DCI officers over the 2022 disappearance of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver, but will continue prosecuting them on charges of abduction, torture, conspiracy, and forgery. The three men vanished in July 2022 during the election period; the two Indian nationals were reportedly involved in digital operations linked to President Ruto's campaign.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. 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

  3. DPP drops murder charges against 13 police officers second time

    The Director of Public Prosecutions has withdrawn murder charges against 13 police officers from the SSU, DCI, NIS, and KWS who were accused in connection with the disappearance and suspected killing of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Court suggests lawyer withdraw bid to block Senate debate on Uhuru benefits

    A High Court judge in Kiambu has asked lawyer Shadrack Wambui to consider withdrawing an application seeking to stop the Senate from debating a motion to review retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits. The judge noted that the matter has not yet been listed on any Senate order paper for debate and the court cannot proceed based on speculation.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 7 May

  1. Petition challenges legality of SHA, Digital Health systems

    A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court in Kiambu by Francis Awino challenging the legality of the Social Health Authority, digital health systems and public officer medical schemes, alleging they operate outside the law and conduct insurance functions without statutory authorisation.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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