Tag: Justice James Makau

Court bars KRA from increasing tax on beer

Kenyans have been temporarily saved from more taxes after a Nairobi court barred the taxman from adjusting excise duty on at least 31 products.  KRA had planned to increase the excise duty on fast-moving goods such as beer, fuel, bottled water, energy drinks, and juice beginning in October 1. In a notice issued on August […]

He wanted me to abort – woman sues Speaker Lusaka over ‘his unborn baby’, demands 200K per month for child support

National Assembly Speaker Kenneth Lusaka has been taken to court over refusal to take up paternity roles after he allegedly impregnated a woman. Through lawyer Danstan Omari, the woman who is three months pregnant wants the Speaker to support her with a Ksh200,000 monthly upkeep. She told the court that she has been intimate with […]

Uhuru’s indefinite closure of schools was illegal; he has no powers to do so, court rules

High Court orders in-person learning to resume for all classes not later than 60 days from today, November 19, 2020.

Blow to Uhuru as court rules on judges delayed appointment

Three-judge bench rules that neither President Kenyatta nor the JSC can now review the names of judges forwarded for appointment.

Aukot takes aim at BBI team as Raila dismisses Punguza Mizigo bill

Thirdway Alliance Kenya party leader Ekuru Aukot has termed the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) unconstitutional, saying that it is not anchored in the Constitution. Following criticism that Dr Ekuru Aukot did not involve the public in the conceptualization of the Punguza Mizigo bill, the Third Way Alliance leader made a counter accusation against the BBI […]

Judge saves Shauri Moyo, Starehe estates’ tenants from eviction

Over 1,500 residents of Shauri Moyo and Starehe estates have received a reprieve after the High Court temporary stopped planned demolition of their houses. The national government in conjunction with the Nairobi County were set to descend on their houses starting Wednesday morning. Justice James Makau issued the orders restraining the government from demolishing the houses […]