Milimani High Court — a Nairobi-based court handling high-profile criminal and constitutional cases.
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The Standard
… Justice Alexander Muteti, presiding over the matter at the Milimani High Court, delivered the ruling today, May 22, 2026, following the closure of the prosecution's case. …
Court finds prime suspect in Starlet Wahu murder has case to answerThe Standard
… In an application filed before the Milimani High Court under certificate of urgency, the Centre for Litigation Trust claims Orengo’s personal and residential security detail was withdrawn on May 19 without notice, official communication or replacement.The lobby is seeking conserv …
Lobby group sues Murkomen, IG Kanja over Orengo's securityThe Standard
… In a constitutional petition filed at the Milimani High Court, activist Francis Awino is seeking conservatory orders to suspend the implementation of the new petroleum prices announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for the period between May 15 and June …
Petition filed to halt fuel prices hike as activist cites illegality, economic harmThe Standard
… Justice Gregory Mutai of the Milimani High Court on Friday May 8,2026 fixed the ruling date after hearing all parties in what has now become a second round of intense litigation over Bia Tosha Distributors Limited’s bid to halt to one of the biggest corporate transactions in East …
Court to rule on fresh bid to halt Sh30b EABL shares saleThe Standard
… Justice Nyaundi Patricia Mande of the Milimani High Court granted conservatory orders barring the DPP, the Inspector General of Police (IG), and the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) from arresting or prosecuting Kristina Berman following a complaint lodged by her estrang …
Court stops prosecution of Russian woman accused of assaulting her sonCapital News
… Senior Counsel Paul Muite told the Milimani High Court that the former Deputy President is instead seeking compensation for lost remuneration, damages, and other losses arising from what he describes as an unlawful and procedurally flawed removal from office. …
Judge’s Absence Forces Adjournment in Gachagua Impeachment CaseCapital News
… The matter is being heard at the Milimani High Court in a three-day session before a three-judge bench comprising Justice Eric Ogola, Justice Fred Mugambi, and Justice Antony Mrima. …
Muite Says Gachagua Was Removed “At Lightning Speed” in Impeachment CaseCapital News
… The matter is being heard at the Milimani High Court in a three-day session before a three-judge bench comprising Justice Eric Ogola, Justice Fred Mugambi, and Justice Antony Mrima. …
Gachagua Seeks Salary and Benefits in Renewed Bid to Challenge ImpeachmentBryan Yongo Otumba and Wayaga Construction have filed a petition seeking Sh26.95 million in compensation for wrongful prosecution and nearly eight years of detention of his Range Rover, accusing the State, Mwananchi Credit Limited, and its director of malicious prosecution and unlawful detention following a dispute over a Sh4 million loan.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Bryan Yongo Otumba and Wayaga Construction have filed a petition seeking Sh26.95 million in compensation for wrongful prosecution and nearly eight years of detention of his Range Rover, accusing the State, Mwananchi Credit Limited, and its director of malicious prosecution and unlawful detention following a dispute over a Sh4 million loan.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Nairobi dismissed an application to halt and withdraw criminal proceedings against businessman Jayesh Kumar Kotecha Prabhudas and Midland Hauliers Limited, ruling the case should proceed. The accused face charges including conspiracy to defraud, fraudulent disposition of mortgaged goods, and offences relating to company management.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Migori Governor Zachariah Obado and two former aides returned to Milimani High Court for a virtual mention to check if pre-sentence and victim impact reports have been filed before mitigation and sentencing in the murder of Sharon Otieno, a 26-year-old Rongo University student they were convicted of killing in September 2018.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Milimani High Court judge dismissed a bid by former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi to disqualify the magistrate hearing a Sh1.3 billion Lower Kabete land fraud case, ruling that the magistrate retained criminal jurisdiction after being transferred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has declined to strike out a case by Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango challenging the government's decision to allow duty-free rice imports, with Justice Edward Muriithi ruling that the case raises weighty questions about whether the policy balances food security interests against farmers' property rights and market profitability.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has urged Milimani Court to dismiss preliminary objections filed by Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia seeking to halt plea-taking on a charge of offensive conduct over alleged inciting remarks made in Kieni. The prosecution argued that the charge sheet is properly framed, complies with the law, and any irregularities identified by the defence do not invalidate the charge or prevent the court from proceeding with plea-taking.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arraigned in Milimani Law Courts over alleged inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County. His legal team challenged the charges on constitutional grounds, arguing they violated Article 50(2) safeguards and breached freedom of expression.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
A Milimani High Court magistrate has ordered an estranged father to fulfil parental responsibilities and contribute Sh14,500 monthly maintenance for their 13-year-old child, rejecting his argument that casual earnings of Sh4,000 a month were insufficient to meet his own needs. The magistrate emphasised that every child has the right to care, protection and provision regardless of parental separation.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared before Milimani High Court to answer contempt proceedings over his alleged failure to appoint a substantive County Secretary nearly eight months after a December 2025 judgment ordering him to do so. His lawyer told the court that Sakaja had appointed Godfrey Akumali as Acting County Secretary and forwarded his nomination to the County Assembly for vetting and approval.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
A petition has been filed at Milimani High Court seeking intervention in the management of Kenya Reinsurance Corporation, citing allegations of mismanagement, employee harassment, financial impropriety, intimidation, and micromanagement by CEO Hillary Wachinga.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Milimani High Court convicted former Migori Governor Zachariah Obado and two co-accused, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero, of the 2018 murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. Justice Cecilia Githua found that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that Obado had motive to prevent their illicit relationship and her pregnancy from becoming public, with the seven-months-pregnant student dying from multiple stab wounds and manual strangulation.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Abdiaziz Duba Molu, alias Zizo, a Kiamaiko resident, is missing after allegedly being abducted by armed men believed to be security officers. His brother Ramadhan has appealed to Milimani High Court Justice Alexander Muteti for help locating him, saying the family has endured weeks without information about his whereabouts.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has set aside contempt orders against former Nairobi County Finance Executive Charles Kerich, sparing him a three-month jail term in a Sh106 million legal fees dispute after the parties reached a settlement agreement. Kerich has paid Sh30 million immediately to Kwengu & Company Advocates, with the balance to follow in instalments.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Business tycoon Yagnesh Devani, founder of Triton Petroleum Company Limited, has lost a High Court bid to terminate four criminal cases linked to a Sh7.6 billion scandal. Justice Roselyne Aburili ruled that Devani failed to show the Director of Public Prosecutions abused his constitutional mandate or violated his rights by pursuing the prosecutions.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kenya Defence Forces officer Major Peter Mugure Mwaura has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his estranged wife and their two children in October 2019 in Nayuki. Milimani High Court Judge Martin Muya cited the "barbaric" nature of the killings and the convict's lack of remorse, noting the case reflects growing femicide in the country.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court suspended the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's Sh1.5 million fine against Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia over an alleged breach of the Electoral Code of Conduct. Justice Nabil Mokaya issued interim orders staying implementation of the judgment pending hearing of her judicial review application.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has issued conservatory orders barring National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi from using their constitutional offices' authority, prestige and influence to participate in partisan political campaigns pending a hearing on a constitutional petition filed by lobby group Vocal Africa.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Francis Gikonyo of Milimani High Court has ordered suspended Nairobi Finance CEC Charles Kerich to immediately surrender to Industrial Area Remand Prison to serve a three-month jail term for contempt of court over unpaid KSh106.7 million in legal fees, declining to suspend or set aside the sentence.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has struck out a petition challenging the Finance Act 2026 and Appropriations Act 2026 over claims that more than half of MPs skipped the crucial vote, ruling the petition was prematurely filed as the petitioners had not first pursued statutory procedures for accessing National Assembly attendance records.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi advocate has filed a constitutional petition seeking to suspend the NTSA's new Motor Vehicle Inspection Rules scheduled to take effect on July 1, arguing they were enacted without public participation and would subject motorists to unconstitutional fees and penalties.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece profiles Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale's political career and argues that his apology over Ebola remarks represents a rare departure from his typically unfiltered communication style.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
The article argues that Kenya faces a persistent struggle with "constitutions without constitutionalism"—where the Constitution and rule of law are ignored. Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale was found in contempt of court on June 22, 2026, for flouting orders that barred construction of the United States Ebola facility, continuing a pattern of government officials disregarding judicial decisions.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale evaded jail-time for contempt of court by claiming he "misunderstood" two court orders halting the construction of a quarantine facility for US Ebola patients in Laikipia.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Katiba Institute has filed contempt of court proceedings against Inspector General Douglas Kanja for police roadblocks and razor-wire barricades mounted on major Nairobi roads during Thursday's Gen Z protest anniversary, arguing the National Police Service violated existing High Court orders barring unlawful road closures without prior public notice.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told the Milimani High Court that President William Ruto cancelled a planned visit to Congo-Brazzaville on May 26, 2026, following a Ministry of Health warning about a growing Ebola outbreak. Duale made the disclosure while defending the government's decision to continue building an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base despite a court order barring the development.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has asked the High Court to pardon him after being found guilty of contempt for establishing an Ebola quarantine facility at Nanyuki airbase despite two court orders halting the process. Duale's legal team argued that his actions were driven by public health concerns regarding risks posed by soldiers returning from a UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court accepted Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale's apology and declined to impose a punitive sentence for contempt of court over the establishment of a controversial Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki. Justice Patricia Nyaundi found that Duale had submitted to the court's authority and expressed remorse for violating orders that had halted the facility's establishment.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Consumer Federation of Kenya has filed a petition at Milimani High Court seeking to halt the proposed Ksh.375 billion design, development and modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport pending the hearing of a constitutional case challenging the project.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Laikipia County has filed an affidavit with the High Court opposing a United States government Ebola quarantine and treatment facility planned for Kenya Air Force Base in Nanyuki, arguing the project lacked adequate consultation and poses risks to school children, tourism, and the health of residents.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →