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Kibera Law Courts

Kibera Law Courts — judicial venue in Nairobi where criminal cases including murder, sexual assault, and protest-related offences are tried.

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    IPOS Forensic expert Joshua Mutua and Deputy Director Public Prosecutions Jalson Makori give evidence in chief during the murder trial of teacher Albert Ojwang before the Kibera Law Courts, on July 22, 2026.

    Officers actions in CCTV contradict their boss's statement in Ojwang murder trial
  3. The Standard

    IPOS Forensic expert Joshua Mutua and Deputy Director Public Prosecutions Jalson Makori give evidence in chief during the murder trial of teacher Albert Ojwang before the Kibera Law Courts, on July 22, 2026.

    Albert Ojwang murder: How officers' actions in CCTV contradict their boss's statement
  4. Citizen Digital

    The reopening comes a day after eight minors accused in connection with the deaths of the 16 students were arraigned before the Kibera Law Courts, where they pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    Utumishi Girls Academy resumes learning with phased reopening after deadly fire
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    The announcement was made on X on Monday, following proceedings at the Kibera Law Courts where Senior Principal Magistrate Irene Kahuya delivered the judgment on 29 June 2026.

    DPP secures 70-year jail term for two convicted of robbery, sexual assault
  7. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 29-Two men convicted of robbery and sexual assault have each been handed consecutive prison sentences totaling 70 years after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) successfully secured their conviction at the Kibera Law Courts.

    Kibera Court Hands Two Men Combined 70-Year Jail Term For Violent Robbery And Sexual Assault
  8. Citizen Digital

    As Lucas Ochieng faces a grievous harm charge at the Kibera Law Courts over the alleged acid attack, questions remain why Elvis, the man Claire believes orchestrated it, remains free.

    Acidic revenge: Slow justice for woman after acid attack orchestrated in Mathare underworld
  9. Citizen Digital

    charges in Nairobi today By Dzuya Walter June 26, 2026 09:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Eight students from Utumishi Girls Academy are expected to appear before the Kibera Law Courts

    8 Utumishi Girls fire suspects to face murder charges at Kibera Law Courts today
  10. May 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    Earlier, regional police commander Issa Mohamud announced the arrest of 225 suspects who were later arraigned before the Kibera Law Courts over the protests that took place on Monday, May 18, 2026.

    WANTED: DCI seeks help to identify suspects linked to fuel protests violence
  12. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 19 – The Kibera Law Courts have released 220 suspects arrested during the recent fuel price protests on a cash bail of Sh5,000 each.

    Kibera Court Releases 220 Fuel Protest Suspects on Sh5,000 Cash Bail Each
  13. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize A total of 220 suspects arrested during Monday’s fuel price hike protests were on Tuesday afternoon arraigned before the Kibera Law Courts facing charges of obstructing traffic by barricading roads within Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD).

    220 suspects charged over Nairobi fuel price protests released on Ksh.5K bail

Thursday 23 July

  1. CCTV footage contradicts police testimony in Ojwang murder trial

    Police actions recorded on CCTV after placing teacher Albert Ojwang in the boot of their vehicle from the cells contradict statements made by their superior officer during the murder trial before Kibera Law Courts.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. CCTV evidence contradicts police officers' statements in Ojwang murder trial

    Police actions captured on CCTV after placing teacher Albert Ojwang in a vehicle boot from the cells contradict their superior's account, according to evidence presented at the Kibera Law Courts murder trial.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 2 July

  1. Utumishi Girls Academy resumes learning after deadly dormitory fire

    Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil has begun phased reopening following a May 28 fire that killed 16 students. Form Four students returned today, with Grade 10 and Form Three students scheduled to resume on Monday and Thursday respectively, as the school provides psychosocial support and has constructed temporary dormitories for at least 200 students.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 29 June

  1. DPP secures 70-year sentence for robbery and sexual assault

    The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions announced convictions and a cumulative 70-year prison sentence against two men found guilty of robbery with violence, gang rape, and sexual assault following proceedings at Kibera Law Courts.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Two men sentenced to 70 years for robbery and sexual assault

    Two men were each handed consecutive prison sentences totaling 70 years at Kibera Law Courts after being convicted of robbery with violence, gang rape and sexual assault. The victim was lured to Nairobi under the pretext of a business opportunity, robbed, drugged, and sexually assaulted before being abandoned at Lang'ata Cemetery with severe injuries.

    29 June 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 28 June

  1. Woman describes slow justice after acid attack in Nairobi

    A 25-year-old woman says she was attacked with concentrated sulphuric acid in February 2026 after ending a relationship with Elvis Opiyo, reportedly a NIS officer. She alleges the attack was orchestrated as part of a campaign involving the Mathare underworld, and says justice has been painfully slow while those responsible remain free.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. Eight Utumishi Girls students charged in dormitory fire deaths

    Eight students from Utumishi Girls Academy are to appear before Kibera Law Courts facing 16 counts of murder over a dormitory fire that killed 16 schoolgirls. The case was transferred from Naivasha to Nairobi; one of nine initially arrested students was cleared and released.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. DCI seeks public help identifying fuel protest violence suspects

    The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has published images of suspects allegedly involved in property destruction and attacks during recent fuel price protests, appealing to the public for information to aid in arrests.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Kibera Court releases 220 fuel protest suspects on bail

    The Kibera Law Courts released 220 suspects arrested during fuel price protests on a cash bail of Sh5,000 each. The suspects, arraigned on Tuesday, face charges of obstructing traffic after allegedly barricading Moi Avenue in Nairobi on May 18 during demonstrations over rising fuel costs and high cost of living.

    19 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. 220 protesters charged in fuel price hike demonstrations released on bail

    A total of 220 suspects arrested during Monday fuel price hike protests in Nairobi were arraigned at Kibera Law Courts on charges of obstructing traffic by barricading Moi Avenue in the CBD. The accused, including some minors, were released on a cash bail of Ksh.5,000 and all pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Over 100 fuel protest suspects arraigned at Kibera courts

    More than 100 suspects arrested during fuel price protests were arraigned at Kibera Law Courts facing charges of obstructing traffic on Moi Avenue in Nairobi's CBD during May 18 demonstrations against rising fuel and living costs.

    19 May 2026 · Capital News

  4. Nairobi Central OCS arrested over unlawful suspect release

    Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya has been arrested and charged with abuse of office after allegedly releasing 64 suspects arrested for public order offences without lawful authority on May 18, 2026. He was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander and is being held at Lang'ata Police Station pending arraignment.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Detectives investigate suspected poisoning in death of Dr. Obwaka

    Investigators from the DCI are pursuing a suspected poisoning case following the death of veteran obstetrician Job Obwaka, 83, with authorities naming Beatrice Wangari, 45, as a person of interest. The prosecution has requested 14 days to complete inquiries including a postmortem and toxicological analysis of samples from Wangari's residence.

    5 May 2026 · Capital News

Monday 4 May

  1. Police probe suspected poisoning in former hospital director death

    Detectives investigating the death of former Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka are pursuing a case of suspected poisoning believed to have occurred at a residence. A woman was arraigned in court after police custody, with prosecutors seeking 14 days to complete postmortem and toxicological tests.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DCI seeks 14 days to detain suspect in Dr Obwaka death

    The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is seeking a court order to detain Beatrice Wangari for 14 days to complete investigations into the death of Dr Job Obwaka, which the state now suspects may be a poisoning case. A postmortem examination is scheduled and specimen samples will be sent to the Government Chemist for analysis.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

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