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Milimani Law Courts

A Nairobi-based court facility handling criminal charges, arraignments, and civil petitions across diverse cases including fraud, burglary, and constitutional matters.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Capital News

    The JSC nominated Justice Warsame on April 29 following a competitive recruitment process that featured public interviews conducted at the Milimani Law Courts and broadcast live to the public.

    Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge at State House Nairobi
  3. Citizen Digital

    le Follow on Twitter Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua accompanied by his wife Dorcas Rigathi at the High Court on April 27, 2026 Audio By Vocalize Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will today, Thursday, May 7, return to the Milimani Law Courts

    Gachagua back in court to challenge impeachment
  4. The Standard

    Senior counsels Paul Muite and Prof Githu Muigai follow proceedings during the hearing of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment case at the ceremonial hall, Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi, on May 7, 2026.

    No appeal on merits: State insists former DP ouster not open to review by courts
  5. The Standard

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his wife, Pastor Dorcas Gachagua at Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi on April 27, 2026 for the hearing of his impeachment case.

    Revealed: Ruto called hospital to enquire about Gachagua's health
  6. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO| FILE Audio By Vocalize A case has been filed at the Milimani Law Courts seeking to halt any parliamentary process aimed at reviewing or altering the retirement benefits of a former President, in a fresh constitutional challenge targeting provisions of the Presidential Reti

    Petition filed to block Senate motion on former President’s retirement benefits
  7. Citizen Digital

    Gohil were vindicated at Milimani Law Courts after Justice L.P. Kassan ruled that KMSF lacked locus standi.

    KMSF appeal collapses as court upholds legal standing challenge
  8. The Standard

    Dr Obwaka had been receiving medical care since mid-March after collapsing at the Milimani Law Courts while awaiting arraignment over disputed charges of falsifying hospital records.

    Nairobi Hospital Director Dr Job Obwaka is dead
  9. April 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    High Court directs clarification of pleadings in Bia Tosha–EABL case By Benjamin Muriuki April 30, 2026 03:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A file image of the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi.

    High Court directs clarification of pleadings in Bia Tosha–EABL case
  11. Capital News

    Koome said the nomination followed a competitive and transparent process that included public interviews held at the Milimani Law Courts and extensive stakeholder engagement, as well as background checks conducted in collaboration with constitutional bodies and security agencies.

    Judiciary to publish judges’ performance data from July 2026 in accountability drive
  12. Capital News

    The nomination follows a competitive and publicly conducted recruitment process that concluded this week after interviews held at the Milimani Law Courts.

    JSC nominates Justice Mohamed Warsame to Supreme Court to replace late Justice Ibrahim

Wednesday 17 June

  1. High Court dismisses sentence review for robbery conviction

    The High Court has dismissed an application by a man claiming to be the son of the late Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua seeking a review of his 20-year jail sentence for robbery with violence, terming the application an abuse of court process.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 16 June

  1. COFEK seeks court block on Finance Bill 2026 provisions

    The Consumer Federation of Kenya filed a petition at Milimani Law Courts seeking to suspend implementation of proposed Finance Bill 2026 provisions, arguing they are unconstitutional and threaten consumer, taxpayer, and business rights.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Man charged with cyber harassment over Facebook posts on senator

    John Vianney Onyango has been charged before the Milimani Law Courts with three counts of cyber harassment for allegedly publishing defamatory content against Kisumu Senator Professor Tom Ojienda on Facebook, including claims about mismanaged relief food and contaminated maize flour.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 14 June

  1. Lawyers question integrity of Gachagua impeachment judgment

    Lawyers representing parties in former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case have raised concerns about the judgment issued by the High Court, claiming that the version supplied to them is incomplete, missing 64 pages and bearing no judicial signatures, and differs significantly from the one delivered in open court.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. Deaf man arraigned for burglary at MP Karauri's Nairobi home

    Jeremy Kamau was arraigned in Milimani Law Courts on a burglary charge for allegedly breaking into the Westlands home of Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri on January 18, 2026, and stealing a MacBook Air laptop valued at Ksh.100,000, a can of baked beans, and an energy drink. According to prosecution, Kamau was apprehended by police officers on duty at the residence after he allegedly lunged at an officer, who shot him in the leg.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Former Tigania East MP arrested over land fraud allegations

    Josphat Gichunge, a former Tigania East MP, was arrested on June 8 and is accused of duping land buyers out of more than Sh56 million through two separate schemes involving Diamond Property Merchants Ltd, in which buyers were not issued promised title deeds and land was transferred without their knowledge or consent.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ex-Tigania East MP arrested in Sh56 million land fraud probe

    Josphat Gichuge Mwirabua, a former Tigania East MP and ex-chairman of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, has been arrested by the DCI over allegations of orchestrating land fraud schemes through Diamond Property Merchants (DPM) Ltd that resulted in losses exceeding Sh56 million. Dozens of investors lost money after being promised plots and projects that never materialized.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Former MP arrested over 56 million shilling land fraud

    Former Tigania East MP Josphat Gichunge Kabeabea has been arrested by the DCI over allegations of defrauding land buyers of more than Ksh.56 million through fraudulent property deals involving plots sold through a company linked to him.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Nairobi woman arraigned for burglary preparation after Tanzania arrest

    A middle-aged woman was arraigned before Principal Magistrate Irene Thamara at Milimani Law Courts and charged with preparation to commit a felony under Section 308(1) of the Penal Code. She was arrested on May 31, 2026, in Westlands with housebreaking implements including crowbars and screwdrivers, and the prosecution opposed her bail release, citing her as a flight risk and serial offender linked to complaints from multiple police stations.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. American illegal in Kenya complains about remand food in court

    An American national, Hodgkinson Enock Jedidah, charged with being in Kenya illegally, appeared before a Nairobi magistrate and complained about being served ugali and cabbage while in police custody, asking the court to direct authorities to provide better meals.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Ex-KDF officer arrested for ammunition and military stores possession

    A former Kenya Defence Forces Special Forces officer was arrested in Kayole following an intelligence-led operation in which detectives recovered one round of 9mm ammunition and various military items. He was arraigned at Milimani Law Courts facing charges of possessing ammunition and government stores, which he denied, and was granted a bond of Sh1 million.

    23 May 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 17 May

  1. Activist petitions court to block May-June fuel price increases

    A consumer rights activist has filed a constitutional petition challenging fuel price increases for May 15 to June 14, 2026, in which Super Petrol rose by Sh16.65 per litre and Diesel by Sh46.29 per litre, arguing the hikes are unconstitutional and economically harmful. The petition names EPRA, the National Treasury, the Attorney General and KEBS as respondents, and also contests the 8 per cent VAT on petroleum products and a temporary adjustment of fuel standards.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 15 May

  1. Court approves withdrawal of corruption charges against ex-Migori Governor Obado

    A Nairobi court approved an agreement leading to the withdrawal of corruption charges against former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and 13 others, ruling that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions acted without abuse of power in reaching the agreement.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Former Mathioya MP arrested in land fraud case

    Francis Njakwe Githiari, a former Mathioya MP, has been arrested over allegations of defrauding a couple of Sh6.4 million in a fraudulent land deal in Ngong. The couple paid the sum after agreeing with Githiari to purchase land and construct a double-storey house, but became suspicious when other parties claimed ownership of the property and filed a court case.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 13 May

  1. DCI arrests two suspects in forged land titles crackdown

    Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations' Land Fraud Investigations Unit arrested two suspects—Harrison Kabiru Mugo and John Mwaura—in separate cases involving forged land ownership documents and fraudulent property transfers in Mlolongo and Nairobi's Westlands. Both cases have been forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for prosecution.

    13 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Detective testifies on Samidoh nephew's death scene details

    At an ongoing inquest into the death of Jeff Mwathi, nephew of Mugithi singer Samidoh, a senior detective testified that there were no visible signs of force or struggle at the window of a 10th-floor apartment in Roysambu, Nairobi, from which Mwathi is alleged to have fallen.

    13 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 10 May

  1. NGOs and government tackle 3,000 gender-based violence cases in Nairobi

    In the first quarter of 2026, government and NGOs including Shofco handled 3,000 gender-based violence cases in Nairobi's informal settlements, with 534 classified as sexual offences and 18 convictions secured in defilement cases. Officials acknowledged progress but said the scale of the crisis remains a challenge.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 8 May

  1. Gachagua's impeachment called parliamentary coup in court

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's legal team argued during High Court proceedings that his impeachment constituted a parliamentary coup.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 7 May

  1. High Court adjourns Gachagua impeachment petition hearing

    The High Court adjourned proceedings in a petition challenging Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment until Wednesday after respondents declined to proceed on Friday. Justice Eric Ogolla noted that further delays could push hearings into September or October 2026.

    7 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Gachagua impeachment hearing continues at Milimani High Court

    The High Court bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Freda Mugambi is hearing impeachment proceedings involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the Milimani Law Courts, with proceedings continuing into Friday.

    7 May 2026 · Capital News

  3. Justice Warsame sworn as Supreme Court judge at State House

    Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame has been sworn in as a Judge of the Supreme Court following his nomination by the Judicial Service Commission and appointment by President William Ruto. His appointment fills the vacancy left by the death of Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim in December 2025.

    7 May 2026 · Capital News

  4. Gachagua returns to court challenging October 2024 impeachment

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua appeared before a three-judge bench at the Milimani Law Courts on May 7 to challenge his impeachment from office, arguing the October 2024 process was unconstitutional and irregular. Gachagua abandoned his prayer for reinstatement and instead sought compensation and declarations that the impeachment violated the Constitution and legal procedures.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. State urges court to reject Gachagua impeachment merit review

    The Attorney General urged the High Court on Thursday not to entertain a merit review plea filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Ruto mentioned in court documents over Gachagua health inquiry

    A document filed in impeachment cases challenging Rigathi Gachagua's removal mentions President William Ruto calling a hospital to enquire about Gachagua's health, adding a new development to the matter.

    6 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Constitutional petition blocks Senate review of ex-President retirement benefits

    A petition has been filed at Milimani Law Courts seeking to halt parliamentary review of a former President's retirement benefits, arguing that Sections 4 and 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act conflict with Article 151(3) of the Constitution, which protects such benefits from being varied to the holder's disadvantage.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. High Court strikes KMSF appeal, upholds legal standing challenge

    Kenya's High Court on April 30, 2026 struck out an appeal by the Kenya Motor Sports Federation without hearing its merits, after ruling that KMSF lacked legal standing. Carl Tundo, Erick G. Bengi and Sangita S. Gohil won the case, with costs awarded in their favour.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Veteran gynaecologist and Nairobi Hospital director dies at 83

    Dr Job Obwaka, a veteran gynaecologist and director of Nairobi Hospital, has died at age 83. He passed away at the hospital where he worked for decades, six weeks after his arrest over disputed charges of falsifying hospital records.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. High Court orders clarification of competing pleadings before Bia Tosha trial

    The High Court has directed that proceedings in a dispute between Bia Tosha Distributors Limited and East African Breweries PLC will not advance until the court formally establishes which version of the petition is officially on record. The case centres on a Further Amended Petition filed by Bia Tosha in January 2026, which seeks an injunction to block a Diageo transaction and claims KSh 45 billion, though EABL and Diageo contend such financial remedies fall outside the court's constitutional jurisdiction.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Judiciary to publish judges' performance data from July 2026

    The Judicial Service Commission announced it will begin publishing individual performance data for judges and judicial officers from July 1, 2026, aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability while safeguarding judicial independence. Chief Justice Martha Koome said the initiative is designed to strengthen public confidence in the Judiciary by ensuring accountability in the delivery of justice.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. JSC nominates Court of Appeal judge to Supreme Court vacancy

    The Judicial Service Commission has nominated Court of Appeal Judge Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame for appointment to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by late Justice Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim, following a competitive, publicly conducted recruitment process with six applications, five shortlisted candidates, and consultation with stakeholders across the legal profession, civil society, and security agencies.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News

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