Court dismisses petition seeking to block Wajackoyah’s bid over his marijuana agenda
A petition by a Nairobi-based lawyer to have Roots Party candidate George Wajackoyah disqualified from the presidential race for allegedly breaching the law by encouraging the growth and sale of bhang has been thrown out by the High Court. Justice Hedwig Ong’udi said the suit by Bernard Odero Okello, a lawyer, was prematurely filed in […]
High Court dismisses Aukot’s petition against IEBC’s decision to deny him clearance
The High Court has thrown out a petition by Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot seeking to compel the Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission chairman Wafula Chebukati to clear him to contest for the Presidency. Justice Hedwig Ong’undi struck out the case following a finding that the court has no powers to deal with the […]
High Court disqualifies ANC aspirant for holding three citizenships
Fafi parliamentary candidate Mohamed Subey Gedi (ANC) on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 suffered a major blow after the High Court disqualified him from participating in the August polls. Lady Justice Abida Aroni declared Gedi’s clearance by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission as unconstitutional, null and void since he holds three citizenships. Gedi who was […]
High Court issues orders stopping KU from surrendering land to govt
The government has suffered a major blow after the High Court issued temporary orders stopping Kenyatta University from surrendering the title deed of a parcel of land that the State intends to hive off for allocation to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In a ruling delivered by Justice Oscar Angote of the Employment and Lands […]
High Court spares Ruto in case seeking his removal from office
The High Court has dismissed a case that sought to dislodge Deputy President William Ruto from office. In a ruling on Thursday, Justice Anthony Mrima ruled that no court can remove the second in command from office, as there is a constitutional process spelt out for the removal or impeachment of a sitting Deputy President. Ruto is accused […]
Lawyers ask judge to stop human rights advocate from appearing in court with spiritual healer attire
Members of the Nigerian legal profession have made a case for human rights lawyer, Malcolm Omoirhobo, to be stopped from appearing in traditional regalia during court proceedings. The barrister stormed the Federal high court in Abuja in continuation of him exercising his right to openly express his religious beliefs. However, when his case was mentioned, […]
High Court transfers petitioning Jumwa’s academic qualifications to Kilifi
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The high court in Mombasa has ordered the transfer of a petition challenging the academic qualifications of Malindi member of parliament Aisha Jumwa. High court Judge Olga Sewe ordered for the file to be placed before Malindi’s duty judge since it was a matter of urgency and falls under the jurisdiction of Kilifi. “I want […]