Topic: High Court
Schools to be held liable for crashes by bus carrying unauthorized passengers
Aug 31, 2024 at 04:11 PM
A recent High Court judgment has significant implications for schools across Kenya that hire out their buses for public use....
Victory for golf clubs as court upholds VAT exemption in landmark case
Jul 18, 2024 at 12:41 PM
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kenya has delivered a judgement on a tax dispute between the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes, representing the Kenya Revenue Authority (KR...
Court suspends swearing-in of Joseph Chebochok as Toror Tea Factory director
Jul 15, 2024 at 08:05 PM
The Kericho High Court has thrown a spanner in the works for John Chebochok, who was recently elected director of the Toror Tea Factory....
Court declares Anthony Mwaura appointment as KRA chair unlawful
Jul 15, 2024 at 04:26 PM
The High Court has ruled that President William Ruto's appointment of Anthony Mwaura as chairperson of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in November 2022 was unlawful....
Court declares SHIF unconstitutional, orders swift legislative action
Jul 12, 2024 at 05:07 PM
In a pivotal judgement, the High Court has declared the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) unconstitutional, mandating Parliament to undertake significant revisions within 120 day...
Ex-NSSF boss loses appeal in Sh1.2 billion fraud case as court upholds 14-year sentence
Jul 04, 2024 at 01:38 PM
The High Court has upheld the conviction and sentence of a former National Social Security Fund (NSSF) investment manager, Francis Moturi, in connection with a Sh1.2 billion fraud ...
Mary Wamae retires from Equity Group after illustrious two-decade banking career
Jun 29, 2024 at 02:59 PM
Equity Group Holdings Plc (EGH) announced the retirement of Mary Wangari Wamae, a highly respected figure in the Kenyan banking industry, effective June 28th, 2024....
Curtain falls on Blue shield Insurance Company as court orders liquidation
Jun 28, 2024 at 01:45 PM
The High Court has ordered the liquidation of Blue Shield Insurance Company, marking the end of the road for the once-prominent insurer....
What High Court's ruling on deployment of the KDF means for future protests
Jun 28, 2024 at 12:26 PM
The High Court of Kenya, under the stewardship of Justice Lawrence Mugambi, has delivered a pivotal ruling concerning the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to support th...
Blow to Carrefour as court upholds CAK’s ruling on abuse of buyer power case
May 24, 2024 at 03:55 PM
Carrefour has been found guilty of abusing buyer power by the High Court, upholding a previous decision by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK)....
Court slams brakes on appointment of 4 public officials over procedural concerns
May 22, 2024 at 09:18 AM
A High Court judge has temporarily suspended the recent appointments of four public officials, including Dr. Phillip Kiptanui Kirwa as CEO of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MT...
Kenya Power ordered to pay Woolworths Sh500 million for Nakumatt fire of 2009
Apr 24, 2024 at 08:08 PM
Kenya Power has been ordered by the High Court to compensate Woolworths Limited over Sh500 million for the 2009 fire that destroyed the Nakumatt Downtown Supermarket on Kenyatta Av...
Court allows company to contest Sh29.2 million tax claim against KRA
Apr 02, 2024 at 08:59 AM
In a decision with potential implications for similar cases, the Mombasa High Court has ruled that a company can challenge a tax claim by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) directly...
Jowie Irungu files appeal against death sentence for Monica Kimani Murder
Mar 15, 2024 at 02:16 PM
Joseph Irungu, famously known as Jowie, has taken a bold step in his legal battle following a High Court ruling that sentenced him to death for the 2018 murder of businesswoman Mon...
Court rules in favour of Rigathi Gachagua in Sh1.5 billion JKIA property dispute
Mar 15, 2024 at 10:19 AM
In a significant legal decision, the High Court has sided with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a protracted property dispute valued at Sh1.5 billion, affirming his company's r...
Court clears Kenya Power to proceed to buy 700,000 meters worth Sh5.4 billion
Mar 08, 2024 at 01:24 PM
Kenya Power has been cleared to purchase over 700,000 meters worth Sh5.4 billion following a High Court ruling that dismissed a case challenging the tender process....
KCAA ordered to compensate Laboso family for negligence in fatal plane crash
Mar 08, 2024 at 12:11 PM
The family of the late assistant minister and former Sotik MP, Lorna Chepkemoi Laboso, has been granted justice by the High Court, with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) or...
Athletics Kenya officials ousted as court orders fresh elections in landmark ruling
Mar 07, 2024 at 10:18 PM
In a landmark decision, the High Court of Kenya has ordered the removal of Athletics Kenya (AK) officials from their positions....
'Tyranny of Shareholders': Court anulls hiring of 2,406 KRA assistants, trainees
Mar 04, 2024 at 04:44 PM
A High Court has delivered a significant blow to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) after ruling that its recruitment processes for 1,406 Revenue Service Assistants and 600 graduate...
Court lifts injunction on Maisha Namba, case transferred amid controversy
Feb 23, 2024 at 02:00 PM
The High Court has lifted the injunction barring the government from rolling out Maisha Namba, the digital identifiers, providing a significant victory for President William Ruto's...