Also known as: Senior Counsel Nelson Havi · Former LSK President Nelson Havi · former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi
Former Law Society of Kenya President and Senior Counsel commenting on judicial reform, police brutality compensation, and Mt Kenya politics.
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Capital News
… In a statement issued after meeting a delegation of opinion leaders from Westlands led by lawyer Nelson Havi, Gachagua painted a bleak picture of the state of the capital, claiming Nairobi had descended into lawlessness under the current administration. …
Gachagua Labels Nairobi A ‘City of Shame,’ Blames Ruto And Sakaja For Capital’s DeclineThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSenior Counsel Nelson Havi has questioned the constitutional basis of a report recommending compensation for victims of police brutality, arguing that the process bypassed established legal mechanisms for determining responsibility and risks shielding perpetrator …
Havi questions police brutality compensation reportCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 14 — Former LSK President Nelson Havi has called for the disbandment and reconstitution of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), arguing that sweeping reforms are necessary to restore public confidence in Kenya’s justice system amid heightened scrutiny of the …
Havi calls for disbandment of JSC, vetting of judges every 10 years under new lawCitizen Digital
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 reportsThe Law Society of Kenya called for a targeted boycott against certain judges, with lawyer Nelson Havi attempting to enforce it at Nyandarua High Court, but other lawyers continued to appear before the targeted judge despite the boycott call.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya called for a targeted boycott against certain judges, with lawyer Nelson Havi attempting to enforce it at Nyandarua High Court, but other lawyers continued to appear before the targeted judge despite the boycott call.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya has reaffirmed its nationwide boycott of court proceedings, with President Charles Kanjama urging advocates to stay away from courts to mount pressure for greater accountability within the Judiciary. The LSK Council and Senior Counsel Bar are scheduled to meet the Judicial Service Commission on July 31 to discuss the concerns behind the protest.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyers across Kenya are boycotting court proceedings from Wednesday in protest against court orders that have halted the Judicial Service Commission from investigating misconduct complaints against judges. The Law Society of Kenya is spearheading the nationwide action, arguing that the orders undermine judicial accountability and the JSC's constitutional oversight mandate.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi claims High Court and Court of Appeal judges spend an average of just 54 days a year in court, citing judicial recesses, annual leave, and official travel as constraints. His remarks come as lawyers prepare a nationwide boycott over court delays and alleged inefficiencies, and contrast with the Judiciary's reported 104 per cent case clearance rate for 2024/25.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nelson Havi has cautioned President Ruto and Broad-Based Government leaders against dismissing Rigathi Gachagua's political influence in Mt Kenya, arguing the Ol Kalou by-election loss demonstrates the former Deputy President's strength among Kikuyu voters and that such support is crucial for the 2027 election.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has cautioned President Ruto and Broad-Based Government leaders against dismissing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political influence, citing the Ol Kalou by-election as evidence of Gachagua's strength in the Mt Kenya region and warning that ignoring his support among Kikuyu voters ahead of 2027 would be politically risky.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union has filed a constitutional petition at the High Court seeking to remove Kenya Pipeline Company Board Chair Faith Bett Boinett, alleging her appointment breached the Constitution and the Government Owned Enterprises Act, 2025, and claiming she has a conflict of interest due to her shareholding in Fastnett Energy Limited, which has a transport and storage agreement with KPC.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru was arrested after his vehicle allegedly broke down on Thika Highway; he was released after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions declined to approve charges. Njiru claimed officers from Kasarani Police Station tried to solicit a bribe and arrested him without formal booking.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has been released after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions declined to approve an obstruction charge against him, despite his arrest on Thursday morning. His legal team argues the arrest and detention violated his constitutional rights, and Njiru plans to seek redress in the High Court.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, was freed after the Director of Public Prosecutions declined to approve traffic-related charges following his arrest by Kasarani traffic police over an alleged obstruction incident on Thika Road.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja of transforming Nairobi from the "Green City in the Sun" into a "city of shame," alleging the capital is marked by insecurity, corruption, failing public services, and state-sponsored criminal gangs operating with police involvement.
8 July 2026 · Capital News →
Senior Counsel Nelson Havi has questioned the constitutional basis of a Kenya Human Rights Commission report recommending compensation for approximately 1,100 victims of police brutality, arguing that the process bypassed established legal mechanisms and risks shielding perpetrators from accountability. Havi contends that victim identification, liability determination, and compensation assessment should be undertaken by constitutionally mandated institutions rather than panels established outside the legal framework.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former LSK President Nelson Havi has proposed dissolving and reconstituting the Judicial Service Commission and subjecting judges to vetting every ten years, arguing such reforms are necessary to restore public confidence in Kenya's justice system. Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi echoed the call, saying the Judiciary's integrity is challenged regularly.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
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 →