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Self-proclaimed preacher Paul Mackenzie and his co-accused appeared before the Mombasa High Court on Monday as the court delivered its judgment in the Shakahola massacre murder case. Mackenzie and 29 other co-accused face 191 counts of murder linked to the deaths of over 190 children and adults where the prosecution alleges that the victims were subjected to starvation in the belief that they would go to heaven and meet Jesus. First Accused Paul Nthenge Mackenzie during his appearance in court for judgement regarding Shakahola case on October 19,2026.photo/X The case follows the discovery of mass graves in Shakahola Forest, Kilifi County, in 2023, which triggered investigations into the activities of Mackenzie's Good News International Ministries. During the proceedings, the court examined evidence concerning the church's operations and teachings that prosecutors say contributed to the deaths of Mackenzie's followers. Justice Diana Kavedza described the church as a cult, ci...

A Nairobi court has released two men accused of obtaining Ksh5 million through fraud by falsely pretending that they were awarding a road construction contract. The two accused, Geoffrey Kipngetich Ngeno, alias Mr Kipkoech Kemboi, and Koffi Bill Atinda, alias Mogaka, pleaded not guilty before Milimani Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai after being arraigned and having the charges read to them. Geoffrey Kipngetich Ngeno, alias Mr Kipkoech Kemboi, and Koffi Bill Atinda, alias Mogaka during their plea taking on October 12,2026./photo/Echo News Digital. The prosecution alleges that the two, jointly with others not before the court, obtained Ksh5 million from Paul Onyango Omollo with intent to defraud him on September 8, 2026, at Rose Avenue in the Kilimani area of Nairobi County. According to the charge sheet, the accused allegedly obtained the money by falsely pretending that they were awarding Omollo a road contract. The alleged offence occurred on September 8, 2026, while Ngeno arrested on...

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has opposed bail for seven suspects charged with the murder of mental health psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso. The accused:Rose Mbithe, Angela Mulwa, Chris Mulwa, Elijah Kibellion, Pius Mbugua, Collins Bett and Maritim Kimutai appeared before the Milimani High Court on October 6,2026 where they pleaded not guilty. Accused Rose Mbithe, Angela Mulwa, Chris Mulwa, Elijah Kibellion,Kimwutai Maritim,Collins bett, Pius Mbugua during a court proceedings in October 6,2026 Counsel representing the first three accused, including 76-year-old Rose Mbithe, the mother of Angela and Chris, told the court that she was not a flight risk and lived with her children in Karen. The court was also told that Angela and Chris were officers of the court and would comply with all directions issued by the court. The defence further raised allegations that the accused had been tortured and intimidated during their arrests and while in custody. The defence co...

The Milimani High Court has rejected a request by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to detain for 21 days two suspects who have been arraigned in connection with the murder of mental health psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso. The two suspects, Pius Muiru and Elijah Kibellion, appeared before Justice Alexander Muteti, where the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) asked the court for 21 more days to complete their mental assessments. Accused Pius Muiru and Elijah Kibellion During a Court Proceedings at the Milimani High Court on September 30,2026/ Echo News Digital Reporter The prosecution also sought orders for the two suspects to be detained at different police stations pending the completion of the investigations. “We intend to consolidate E/007/2026 with E/004/2026 that was before the court,” the prosecution told the court. The prosecution’s request for the 21-day detention was however opposed after the court considered allegations previously raised by the other five accused p...

A team of lawyers including Danstan Omari, Cliff Ombeta and other defence counsel have withdrawn from the murder case involving Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, citing delays and differences with their clients. Accused Rose Mbithe, Angela Mulwa and Chris Mulwa during their plea taking at the Milimani high court on September 29/2026.Photo credit/Echo News Digital Reporter  Ombeta, who represented the first three accused 75-year-old Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her children, Chris and Angela said the case had taken longer than expected. Other lawyers, including Danstan Omari, Shadrack Wambui, Martina Swiga, Samson Nyaberi and Kilonzo also were confirmed of their withdrawal. This was after the five pleaded not guilty on the Murder charges they were facing.  Their defence counsel also cited a breakdown in communication and changing instructions from the accused. "We are pulling in different directions as defence,we kindly ask the court to allow us to step down to this proceedings openly so th...

The Nairobi High Court has set a date for the hearing of an application seeking the release on bond of three family members and two others charged with the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso, a clinical psychologist who was killed on July 29, 2026, in Upper Hill, Nairobi. From Right:Accused Rose Mbithe,Angela Mulwa,Chris Mulwa,Constable Elijah kimoi and Maritim Kimutai during plea taking on September 29,2026/photo credit-Echo News Digital Reporter. The five accused persons include 75-year-old mother Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her son Chris Mulwa and daughter Angela Mulwa, who are family members, alongside Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi and Maritim Kimutai. Appearing before Justice Alexander Muteti, the five denied the murder charge, pleading not guilty after the prosecution confirmed that it was ready to proceed with plea taking. The prosecution, however, told the court that it had been served with an application raising weighty issues that required a response from the investigating officers...

The Environment and Land Court in Kajiado has temporarily stopped the implementation and enforcement of provisions of the Kajiado County Finance Act, 2026, requiring payment of land rates and rent. S heria Mtaani counsel Shadrack Wambui addressing the press outside Milimani law courts after a court's decision on September 24,2026/Photo credit: Reporter. The orders were issued after Sheria Mtaani chairman Counsel Shadrack Wambui,Lawyer Danstan Omari and several residents’ associations challenged the legality of the charges, arguing that the county government introduced them without following the statutory process governing the assessment and collection of land rates. The petition targets Sections 14(8), 14(9) and 14(13), read together with the Tenth Schedule of the Kajiado County Finance Act, 2026. The petitioners argue that the county cannot lawfully impose the disputed charges without first preparing and adopting a valid valuation roll as required under the National Rating Act, 20...

Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli is seeking further court intervention in his dispute with United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) after the High Court declined to stop the university’s September 26 graduation ceremony. The dispute centres on Masengeli’s pursuit of a PhD in International Relations and his exclusion from the university’s graduation ceremony. His lawyers, including Cecil Miller, Danstan Omari, Stanley Kinyanjui and Martina Swiga, maintain that the DIG had met the academic requirements and should have graduated alongside his September 2021 cohort. Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli addressing the media during a past even/Photo/X Speaking outside the Milimani Law Courts after the ruling, Masengeli’s legal team said the disagreement arose after an external assessor and his supervisor submitted comments on his dissertation. According to Masengeli, he is not asking the court to award him a PhD but wants USIU-Africa to complete t...

Nicco Movers Limited has secured temporary relief from the High Court after challenging the suspension of its PSV Operator’s Licence, a decision that had effectively brought its fleet of more than 100 commercial vehicles to a standstill. Milimani High Court Judge Janet Mulwa on September 2, 2026, certified the company’s application as urgent and issued interim orders staying the execution of the Tribunal’s judgment and orders. A photo of Nicco movers together with their legal counsel during a press briefing on September 2,2026 outside Milimani law courts/Screengrab. Nicco Movers moved to the High Court after the Tribunal, in a judgment delivered on August 31, 2026, suspended its PSV Operator’s Licence with immediate effect. The company is challenging the decision, arguing that the suspension was based on an erroneous finding that it had failed to comply with regulatory requirements. Nicco Movers maintains that it had met the requirements and possessed valid compliance certificates and ...

There are moments when a country expects its government to speak,not necessarily because the government has every answer, but because citizens need to know that those at the top are listening, concerned and willing to confront difficult questions. Yet as Kenyans raise concerns over alleged abductions, disappearances, political violence and what many describe as growing goonism, the President continues with his official engagements including Ambulances being handed over, government programmes being launched and guests continue to be invited at State House. The above photo of a mother weeping during the protests of disappearance of their sons on August 6,2026: Below a photo of President William Ruto, Johnson Sakaja(Middle) and one security guards in uniform during their visit to statehouse on August 6,2026. Recently, attention was drawn to security guards who were hosted at State House after their titles were elevated from watchmen to security guards. These are legitimate functions of g...

Lsk president Charles Kanjama,Martha Karua during a court proceeding ath the Milimani high court on july22,2026 The Milimani high court has summoned Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat and other senior administration officials to appear in person on July 24, 2026, over alleged failure to comply with orders concerning the registration of Gatoto Primary School. The officials were summoned after petitioners accused government agencies of repeatedly failing to implement orders issued earlier by Justice Bahati Mwamuye directing the registration of the school under the Basic Education Act. Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama, appearing for the first and second petitioners, told the court that the matter had previously come to court during which the respondents assured the court on each occasion that they would comply with the orders, but no meaningful progress had been made. Kanjama said a further affidavit sworn by Ndambuki on July 15 ...

The High Court has dismissed a petition by the Rastafari Society of Kenya (RSK) seeking to allow the religious use of cannabis, finding that the group failed to prove the drug is an essential practice of the Rastafari faith. Delivering the ruling on Wednesday at the Milimani High Court, Justice Bahati Mwamuye dismissed the amended petition filed by the Rastafari Society of Kenya and Wambua Mwendwa, alias Ras Prophet, against the Attorney General and the Kenya Law Reform Commission.  A court gravel. The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) participated in the proceedings as an interested party. The petitioners wanted the court to exempt Rastafarians from prosecution for possessing, cultivating and using cannabis during private worship and at designated places of worship.  They argued that cannabis, which they describe as the "holy herb", is a sacred sacrament in the Rastafari faith and that the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (...

High Court advocate Danstan Omari has threatened legal action against TV47, accusing the broadcaster of defaming him by describing him as a "self-proclaimed advocate" in a YouTube publication questioning his professional credentials. Through Wambui Shadrack & Associates Advocates, Omari has issued a demand letter to Cape Media Limited, the parent company of TV47, seeking Sh100 million in damages. From Left:Lawyers Danstan Omari and Cliff Ombeta during a Crusade event at Uhuru Park Nairobi/July 12,2026 He is also demanding that the broadcaster pull down the disputed publication, issue an unconditional public apology acknowledging that he is a duly admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, and undertake not to repeat similar claims. The dispute stems from a TV47 YouTube video titled "TV47 Stands by Expose as Prophet Owuor's Church Seeks Its Removal," published after the July 12, 2026 National Healing Service at Nairobi's Uhuru Park. According to the de...

"I Had Reached Stage Three HIV': Peter Oyan Journey From Diagnosis to Healing Testimony at Uhuru Park Crusade Before a congregation of thousands gathered at Nairobi's Uhuru Park on July 12,2026,Peter Oyan stepped onto the podium and shared what he described as a life-changing journey from an HIV diagnosis in 2012 to what he believes was a miraculous healing through the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness. Prophet David Owuor at the Uhuru Park Nairobi Crusade preaching to the congregants on July 12,2026 His testimony being one of the defining moments of the day-long repentance and holiness crusade led by Prophet David Owuor. The event attracted thousands of worshippers from across Kenya and beyond for a service centred on repentance, prayer, worship and preparation for the coming of the Messiah. A team of lawyers, church leaders among   other worshippers at the Uhuru park crusade in Nairobi on July 12,2026 Among those in attendance were advocates Danstan Omari, Cliff Ombet...

Thousands during the Uhuru Park Live Ministry of Repentance and Holinness Crusade Carrying Placards of HIV/AIDS is healed on July 12,2026 Thousands Converge at Uhuru Park as Global Leaders Join Prophet Owuor for Healing Crusade goog_5853733 Thousands of worshippers from across Kenya and beyond converged at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on Sunday for a major repentance and holiness crusade led by Prophet David Owuor of the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness. The day-long gathering attracted senior church leaders from across Africa and Europe, including archbishops and bishops from Slovakia, Angola, South Sudan and South Africa, alongside political leaders, legal professionals and other dignitaries who joined believers for the live service centred on repentance, holiness and preparation for the coming of the Messiah. The atmosphere at Uhuru Park was marked by worship, prayer and praise as thousands of faithful filled the historic grounds, with the service also being broadcast live to audiences ...

Former Chief Justice David Maraga was on Monday arrested alongside eight other protesters during a demonstration along Lang’ata Road opposing the alleged construction of a parking facility on a section of Nairobi park land. The group was protesting against what they claim is a plan to convert approximately 88 acres of the park into a parking space without adequate public participation. UGM Party Leader David Maraga during his arrest on June 8,2026/Screengrab  According to the demonstrators, the proposed development threatens one of Nairobi’s key green spaces and raises concerns about the protection of public land.  They argue that the project is being undertaken without sufficient public consultation, contrary to constitutional requirements. The protesters maintains that they had gathered peacefully to voice their opposition to the alleged conversion of part of the park into a parking facility and to demand transparency regarding the project.  David Maraga UGM Party Leade...

Rongai MP Aspirant Seeks Apology, Sh50 Million Over Alleged Circumcision Remarks Rongai parliamentary aspirant Mercy Chebet Chelel has demanded a public apology, retraction, and Sh50 million in damages from fellow aspirant Tonny Kipkurui Wendot over remarks she alleges that she could not hold a political seat because she had not undergone circumcision. According to a demand letter, the statements allegedly made in the Kalenjin language were defamatory and discriminatory, questioning her suitability to contest for the Rongai parliamentary seat based on circumcision-related cultural considerations. "Targeting aspirants that they cannot contest because they have never been circumcised,Who has tested whether she's circumcised or she's not?"lawyer asked. Rongai legislator aspirant Mercy Cheney Chelel with his lawyer Danstan Omari during a press briefing outside Milimani courts on June 4,2026./reporter  Through her lawyers led by advocate Danstan Omari, Chelel claims the re...

Kenya Buildcon 2026 Opens Exhibition Space Booking Ahead of June Expo The 3rd Edition Kenya Buildcon International Expo 2026 will be held from June 11–13 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. Construction, renewable energy, and wood industry players have been invited to secure exhibition space for the 3rd Edition of the Kenya Buildcon International Expo 2026, scheduled for June 11–13 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. The three-day event is expected to bring together exhibitors, investors, manufacturers, and industry experts from Kenya and abroad, providing a platform to showcase innovative solutions, technologies, and products across the built environment and energy sectors. The 3rd Edition Kenya Buildcon International Expo 2026 will be held from June 11–13 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. Organisers say the expo aims to strengthen business linkages within the construction and allied industries, while also accelerating the adoption of modern and sustainable practices. Key focus a...

A Nairobi court ordered the continuation of a criminal case against a company director accused of stealing more than sh356 million from a company where he served in a senior management role. Milimani Chief Magistrate Rose Ndombi dismissed an application by the prosecution seeking to withdraw the case against Honey Khatwani, a director of Oki General Trading Limited, saying the grounds presented were insufficient to warrant the termination of proceedings. According to the charge sheet, Khatwani is accused of stealing sh356,711,174.40 belonging to the company between January 2020 and June 2024.  Honey Khatwani during a court proceedings on June 2,2026/Reporter  The prosecution alleges the funds came into his possession through his position as a director. He has denied the charges. The State had asked the court to discontinue the matter under Section 87(a) of the Criminal Procedure Code, arguing that the dispute had also been pursued through civil litigation and that discussions ...