Also known as: Senior Counsel Nelson Havi
Former Law Society of Kenya President who has publicly criticized government handling of Gachagua's impeachment and alleged harassment of Dr. Job Obwaka.
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Gachagua can vie in 2027 elections whether he appeals or not - Nelson Havi By Brian Kimani June 10, 2026 11:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Senior Counsel Nelson Havi speaks during an interview on Citize …
Gachagua can vie in 2027 elections whether he appeals or not - Nelson HaviThe Standard
… Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) presidents Nelson Havi, Eric Theuri and Faith Odhiambo, senior lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, lawyers Donald Kipkorir, Peter Wanyama, Waikwa Wanyoike, Evance Ndong, and Joshua Malidzo were among dozens who expressed dis …
Absurd Judgement: Uproar over the impeachment verdict by the High CourtThe Standard
… Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) presidents Nelson Havi, Eric Theuri and Faith Odhiambo, senior lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, lawyers Donald Kipkorir, Peter Wanyama, Waikwa Wanyoike, Evance Ndong, and Joshua Malidzo were among dozens who expressed dis …
Innocent but 'guilty': Gachagua's absurd impeachment verdict pits lawyers against JudiciaryThe Standard
… The petition had revisited claims of voter bribery, violence, intimidation and alleged involvement of public officials in the highly contested by-election.During submissions, counsel for the petitioner Nelson Havi argued that the integrity of the election had been compromised bey …
Relief for Malava MP as court dismisses petitionThe Standard
… That is a worldview, period.Nelson Havi, former LSK President, once described Cherargei as the president’s exhaust pipe; the outlet through which political fumes are vented so the engine stays clean. …
Cherargei: A lawyer by training, but every inch a loyalist in practiceCapital News
… Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has alleged that the doctor’s health had deteriorated due to what he termed sustained pressure from authorities, though those claims remain unverified. …
Detectives probe suspected poisoning in death of Dr. ObwakaCitizen Digital
… Westlands constituency has attracted notable figures, including Senior Counsel and Advocate of the High Court Nelson Havi, who came second in the last elections. …
Tim Wanyonyi’s long-term aide Mwonyonyo disputes running mate reportsCapital News
… However, his death has also sparked debate, with lawyer Nelson Havi alleging that government actions contributed to the deterioration of his health. …
Gachagua hails Obwaka as ‘a man of great resolve’ amid questions on sudden deathCapital News
… The death has also drawn public attention following remarks by former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi, who linked the doctor’s declining health to what he described as government harassment. …
Police detain 45-year-old woman who accompanied Dr Obwaka on errands in KitengelaCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 2 — Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has sparked debate following remarks linking alleged government harassment to the declining health and eventual death of veteran obstetrician Dr. …
Havi ‘sad and annoyed’ over Dr Obwaka’s death, blames arrest by govtSenior Counsel Nelson Havi says former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua can run in the 2027 elections whether or not he appeals the High Court's decision upholding his impeachment, as he remains eligible until he exhausts all avenues of appeal including the Supreme Court.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior Counsel Nelson Havi says former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua can run in the 2027 elections whether or not he appeals the High Court's decision upholding his impeachment, as he remains eligible until he exhausts all avenues of appeal including the Supreme Court.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court judges Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi affirmed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in a 350-page judgment while awarding him Sh50 million for violation of his right to a fair hearing. The verdict prompted rapid criticism from former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Law Society of Kenya officials, and senior lawyers including Ahmednasir Abdullahi and Donald Kipkorir.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
High Court judges affirmed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment while awarding him Sh50 million for violation of his right to a fair hearing, a judgment that prompted strong criticism from the Law Society of Kenya, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, and multiple senior lawyers who expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kakamega High Court dismissed a petition challenging Malava MP David Ndakwa's election in the recent by-election, ruling that the petitioner lacked sufficient evidence to warrant nullification of the IEBC-declared results. Justice Stephen Mbugi also dismissed claims that Ndakwa unlawfully contested while serving as an MCA, finding that the Elections Act does not expressly require an MCA to resign before vying for another elective seat in a by-election.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's opinion column criticizes Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei for proposing unconstitutional legislation, including a bill to extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, which his own party UDA disowned. The author argues that his actions demonstrate political subservience rather than legal competence.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Bernard Mwonyonyo, a long-term aide to Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi, has dismissed media reports that he is being courted by politicians to run as a county boss's running mate in the 2027 election, saying he has not been approached and is focused on his own bid for the Westlands MP seat.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has paid tribute to veteran obstetrician Dr. Job Obwaka, describing him as principled and courageous for resisting what he termed a "hostile takeover" of The Nairobi Hospital. Gachagua said Obwaka's stance led to his arrest and detention despite his advanced age and health challenges.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →
Police have detained 45-year-old Beatrice Wangare, a business partner of veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka, as a person of interest after the 83-year-old doctor collapsed and was pronounced dead on arrival at Nairobi Hospital on Friday. The actual cause of death is yet to be established pending postmortem examination.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has claimed that government harassment, alleged interference in The Nairobi Hospital's management, and "trumped-up charges" contributed to the deterioration of veteran obstetrician Dr. Job Obwaka's health and his death at age 83. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale paid tribute to Dr. Obwaka as a respected figure who advanced Kenya's healthcare system.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →
Veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, director of Nairobi Hospital, died on Friday evening. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale praised his contributions to maternal and reproductive health, but the tribute drew online criticism from those noting the Cabinet Secretary's silence during Obwaka's earlier arrest over alleged falsification of records.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →