High Court in Nakuru

Court in Nakuru that has suspended criminal proceedings, fishing directives, and employment disputes, and issued orders in family law and civil matters.

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October 2026
29 OctThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The High Court in Nakuru has suspended criminal proceedings against a human rights defender accused of impersonating an advocate pending the hearing and determination of a constitutional petition challenging his arrest and prosecution. …
High Court halts prosecution of human rights defender
23 OctCapital News
NAKURU, Kenya, Oct 23 – The High Court in Nakuru has temporarily suspended a directive by Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho allowing fishermen to resume fishing in Lake Nakuru National Park. …
High Court Suspends Joho’s Directive Allowing Fishing in Lake Nakuru
July 2026
10 JulThe Standard
The High Court in Nakuru, has suspended the operations of a selection panel in Baringo County, put in place to recruit, vet and appoint the County Public Service Board (PSB) members. …
Court suspends operations of panel selected to recruit Baringo County Public Service Board
3 JulThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The High Court in Nakuru has dismissed a Sh20 million claim by a senior Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) pastor dismissed for allegedly practising polygamy.The church told Justice James Rika that the SDA church stands for monogamy and God created Eve, not Eves.On Aug …
Court declines to award Sh20 million to SDA pastor dismissed over polygamy
June 2026
27 JunCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 27 – The High Court in Nakuru has issued interim orders restraining a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer from allegedly threatening and harassing the family of a businesswoman linked to an ongoing murder case. …
High Court Bars KDF Officer From Allegedly Threatening Businesswoman’s Family
4 JunThe Standard
… That long nightmare finally ended on Wednesday when the High Court in Nakuru ordered the immediate release of the remains of Humphrey Kigera Mwai, bringing relief and closure to a family that had almost lost hope.Speaking outside the Umash Funeral Home, where the body has been pr …
Relief as family gets body held 5 years over Sh5.5m bill
4 JunThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The High Court in Nakuru has ordered Naivas Supermarket to pay Sh122,706 for sacking its employee who was selling cakes and cookies in breach of the conflict-of-interest clause in his contract. …
Court slashes award to supermarket employee sacked over cake business
May 2026
21 MayThe Standard
… Susan and her stepson, Ruto Chesiyna, on July 30, 2020, petitioned the High Court in Nakuru for letters of administration, seeking authority to manage the estate. …
Inside the bitter fight for former lands commissioner's multi-million estate
7 MayThe Standard
… Judge Julius Nangea has also ordered Kimani to deposit Sh400,000 with the High Court in Nakuru as security for costs, pending his appeal challenging the upkeep cost.Kimani and his wife were co-directors of Resma Commercial Agency, one of the major real estate and car dealers in N …
Renowned businessman ordered to pay ex-wife Sh300,000 upkeep
April 2026
28 AprCitizen Digital
… Justice Joseph Sergon, the presiding judge at the High Court in Nakuru, also faced the panel. …
Supreme Court interview: Katwa Kigen addresses concerns over past ties to President Ruto

Society

High Court suspends prosecution of human rights defender

The News

The High Court in Nakuru has suspended criminal proceedings against Levin Omwenga Omollo, a human rights defender, pending hearing of a constitutional petition. Omollo alleges that police officers and a former Law Society of Kenya chairperson raided his office, seized Sh300,000 and confidential files, and destroyed his mobile phone during an operation on September 2, 2026, without a search warrant.

29 October 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

High Court suspends prosecution of human rights defender
The High Court in Nakuru has suspended criminal proceedings against Levin Omwenga Omollo, a human rights defender, pending hearing of a constitutional petition. Omollo alleges that police officers and a former Law Society of Kenya chairperson raided his office, seized Sh300,000 and confidential files, and destroyed his mobile phone during an operation on September 2, 2026, without a search warrant.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 23 October

High Court suspends fishing directive in Lake Nakuru
The High Court in Nakuru temporarily suspended a directive by Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho allowing fishing to resume in Lake Nakuru National Park, after the Consumer Federation of Kenya raised concerns that fish from the lake could contain dangerous levels of heavy metals like lead and arsenic.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 10 July

Court suspends Baringo County Public Service Board recruitment panel
The High Court in Nakuru has suspended operations of a selection panel in Baringo County that was tasked with recruiting, vetting and appointing members of the County Public Service Board.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 3 July

High Court dismisses SDA pastor's Sh20 million claim
The High Court in Nakuru has rejected a Sh20 million claim by Pastor Samuel Ngugi, dismissed by the Seventh Day Adventist Church in August 2023 for allegedly practising polygamy. The church stated it stands for monogamy, and the pastor's claim for compensation was unsuccessful.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 27 June

High Court restrains KDF officer from threatening businesswoman's family
The High Court in Nakuru has issued interim orders restraining Captain Edwin Kaunga, a KDF officer in remand on a murder charge, from harassing or threatening Nyokabi Mugweru and her family. The officer allegedly made threats by phone while in prison, and the case is scheduled for hearing on July 7.
27 June 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 4 June

High Court orders release of body held over hospital bill
A family in Nakuru won a High Court order for the immediate release of their husband's remains, which had been held in a mortuary for nearly five years over an unpaid hospital bill of approximately Sh5.5 million from his 2021 COVID-19 treatment.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Court reduces supermarket employee dismissal award to Sh122,706
The High Court in Nakuru ordered Naivas Supermarket to pay Sh122,706 to employee Peter Muthoka after reducing an earlier award of Sh904,654 by the Chief Magistrate. Justice James Rika upheld Naivas's dismissal of Muthoka for selling cakes and cookies in breach of a conflict-of-interest clause in his employment contract, awarding only terminal benefits.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 21 May

Family fights over former lands commissioner's Sh600 million estate
Nearly six years after the death of former Lands Commissioner Elisha Chebii Chesiyna in June 2020, his family remains embroiled in a succession dispute over his estate, with widows and children battling in court over burial arrangements and control of his wealth.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 7 May

Judge orders Nakuru businessman to pay ex-wife maintenance costs
Judge Julius Nangea has ordered Nakuru businessman Samuel Kimani to pay his ex-wife Nancy Wanjiru Sh300,000 in maintenance within 60 days and deposit Sh400,000 with the High Court as security pending his appeal of a magistrate's order for monthly alimony of Sh200,000.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 April

Court of Appeal judge addresses impartiality concerns at Supreme Court interview
Justice Joseph Katwa Kigen appeared before the Judicial Service Commission to address concerns over his impartiality should he be appointed to the Supreme Court, given his previous role as lawyer to President William Ruto. He assured commissioners he would remain neutral and strictly adhere to the law in presidential election petitions.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →