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Famous Kenyan Captain Eric Agolla Lugalia, controversial interview in a multimillion case with a city bank has raised questions years after he admitted to defrauding a businessman of a piece of land valued at Sh250M. This comes after the controversial man of the sky held a press conference in an attempt to sway the court to reject a plea by Stanbic Bank executives, who seek to halt police investigations. Lugalia is not known for fraud-related activities and has for years battled the fraud case at the Milimani courts. Eric Agolla Lugalia Our investigations show that the scandal-hit pilot is the…

Stephen Ndeda Stephen Ndeda: Today we have a chance to take you through a city advocate at the centre of money laundering.  The man, Stephen Ndeda, now faces several criminal charges, which encompass money laundering, forgery, and the use of forged documents. Ndeda appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Boaz Ombewa at the Kahawa Law Courts, denying all charges. The irony part of it is that he was charged in court with some other criminal charges of threatening to kill before he was secretly acquitted by a Makadara court. At the Kahawa Law court where he now faces fresh charges, Lawyer…

In his application filed by lawyer Cecil Miller, he claims the High Court judge Lawrence Mugambi unfairly sentenced him to six months without hearing his side. Gilbert Masengeli was on Friday last week ordered to serve six months in prison after being found guilty of contempt of court. Justice Lawrence Mugambi directed that he submit himself to the commissioner general of prisons. He was, however, given seven days to appear in court and explain the whereabouts of three people who went missing in August in Kitengela. Masengeli wants the Court of Appeal to suspend his conviction and sentencing, saying he…

Members of the county assembly from Wajir and Garissa counties have filed a case under habius corpus seeking the government to produce Della Mca Yusuf Hussein in Court. Through lawyer Danstan Omari, they Mca’s want the acting inspector general of police Gilbert Masengi, and the director of criminal investigation Amin Mohammed to produce the Wajir MCA in court whether dead or alive. “I have the instructions from the county assembly of Wajir to file an application for the release of one Yusuf Hussein, a member of county assembly Della Ward following his abduction five days ago, he has not yet…

As things stand today, lawyer James Tugee is among the best lawyers in Kenya and Africa, based on the Lawyer Africa survey released recently. A humble working Tugee possesses high educational qualifications from respected universities in the world, including the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Colleagues describe him as a knowledgeable, humble, and courteous professional. “Tugee is among the few advocates who don’t speak much but do a lot. His skills and intelligence are unmatched. He was named among the best advocates in Kenya and Africa and he deserves the recognition,” said a famous city advocate. Mr. Tugee previously…

Little Lawyer Oliver Weyombo got his career to a higher level at a young age. Weyombo’s high level of professionalism and Integrity has made him a highly respected advocate in the country despite his young age Despite this, he has also provided Pro-Bono services to the poor Kenyans who have found themselves in court especially at Kibera and Makadara courts respectively. ” Lawyer Oliver Weyombo did me wonders in my case, i had a case which was branded as a ‘weak case’ by other advocates but when I met him he assured me that the case was so strong and…

Lawyer who addressed Supreme Court judges while on his bed branded ‘ hero’ Judges tells him off It has now come to our attention that the Supreme Court judges have today censured an advocate who appeared before them during the hearing of the 2023 Finance Act appeal calling him unreasonable. This matter was addressed by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu after the parties concluded highlighting their submissions in the appeal that they are seeking to overthrow the finance bill. The DCJ singled out the advocate whose conduct came under severe censure from the bench. “Recently, you were seen scrolling on…

Lawyer Danstan Omari is one of the brilliant and courageous advocates in Kenya. Danstan Omari was a high school teacher, hotel manager, matatu operator, and children’s officer before he ever became a lawyer. He started Practicing Law at the age of 40. During his tenure, Omari was a high school teacher and when he was transferred by the Teachers Service Commission he called it enough is enough. As of today, Danstan Omari has represented high-profile cases including politicians and prominent individuals. For instance, he represented former Chief Justice David Maraga and the late Tob Cohen and his family. It’s well…

Sh 7.2M company theft? This is why Pecina Aduma Onyango, Caroline Akinyi Ouma, and Margaret Wanjiku Ruguru were arraigned in court. A reliable witness has told a Nairobi Court Court how three women were charged with stealing alcoholic stock worth Sh7.2 million. The witness testified that the accused person used a foreign Mpesa account to divert the cash ” They had a different number to which any of my clients who visited the shop would direct the payments. This led to a lot of losses in our shops and they later disappeared after their plans were discovered,” a witness told…

A Comprehensive Guide to the Superior Courts of Kenya Introduction to the Court System in Kenya The judiciary plays a crucial role in Kenya’s democratic system. As a key pillar of governance, it ensures the rule of law, protects citizens’ rights, and acts as a check on executive and legislative powers. Understanding the structure of the courts in Kenya is essential for any Kenyan citizen or legal enthusiast looking to grasp how justice is administered in the country. This article will provide a detailed look into the Superior Courts of Kenya, their roles, and how they contribute to justice. Hierarchy…