DPP wants death sentence for officer involved in Ksh15M violent robbery
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has urged a Nairobi court to hand down the death sentence to a police officer who colluded with a thug to rob a cashier of over Ksh15 million at gunpoint at Mitsumi Business Park in Parklands. The DPP, through state prosecutor James Gachoka, asked Milimani Chief Magistrate Bernard Ochoi […]
Transparency International wants EACC given prosecutorial powers as DPP seeks to withdraw corruption cases
Transparency International and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) have expressed concerns over the conflict between the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) over the withdrawal of corruption cases. As a result, two entities want EACC given prosecutorial powers streamline the prosecution process and ensure a more cohesive approach […]
3 more suspects charged with murder of blogger Daniel Muthiani alias Sniper
Three more suspects have been charged with the murder of Daniel Muthiani Bernard alias Sniper. The three, Christus Manyara Kiambi alias Chris, Brian Mwenda alias Brayo, and Bonface Kithinji Njiiyia aias Dj Kaboom were charged with murder at the Kiambu High Court. The trio were charged after the mental assessments determined that they were all […]
Shakahola massacre suspects to undergo mental assessment before taking plea
A Mombasa court has ordered that Shakahola massacre suspects be subjected to a psychiatrist assessment before taking a plea. The suspects, led by controversial preacher Paul Nthege Mackenzie, and 30 others were arraigned on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, before the High Court in Malindi, facing 191 counts of murder charges of minors. Lady Justice Mugure […]
65 Mackenzie followers charged for absconding meals after rescue from Shakahola
65 followers of controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie have been charged with attempting to kill themselves by absconding meals while at Sajahanadi Rescue Centre in Mtwapa. The 65, charged before Shanzu courts, are among the followers of Mackenzie who were rescued from Shakahola Forest in Kilifi while attempting to fast to death. Prosecution through Jami Yamina […]
DPP granted more time to charge afresh suspects in toxic sugar deal
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has been granted two weeks to file new charges against eight suspects including Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Managing Director Benard Njiraini over the disappearance and sale of toxic sugar. Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina allowed the DPP request to be given more time to amend the charge sheet. […]
Court detains son of former assistant minister for allegedly threatening to kill city businessman
A Nairobi court has allowed Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Amin Mohamed’s request to continue detaining a son of a former assistant minister and an activist for three days for allegedly threatening to kill a city businessman. The former trade assistant minister Zaddock Syongoh’s son, Musaari Khiga Syongoh and his activist friend Nzomo Muthami were […]