Carolyne Kubwa

1 week ago | eastleighvoice.co.ke | Carolyne Kubwa

A Nairobi court has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate allegations raised by lawyers representing Nairobi OCS Samson Talaam, claiming that his mobile phone was used to solicit money from members of the public. Talaam is under investigation in connection with the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang and was remanded for 15 days. His phone is currently in the custody of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).

1 week ago | eastleighvoice.co.ke | Carolyne Kubwa

The judge ruled that the provision, which requires a husband to prove he was dependent on his deceased wife in order to qualify as a beneficiary of her estate, violates the Constitution's guarantees of equality and non-discrimination. The High Court has ruled that section 29(c) of the Law of Succession Act is unconstitutional as it creates gender discrimination against widowers.

1 week ago | eastleighvoice.co.ke | Carolyne Kubwa

High Court dismisses petition challenging Nzoia Sugar Company lease Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the petition filed by Wafula Wamunyinyi was res judicata, adding that the matter had already been conclusively decided in a previous case. The government has suffered a blow after the High Court dismissed a petition that challenged the government's decision to lease Nzoia Sugar Company and other state-owned sugar mills.

1 week ago | eastleighvoice.co.ke | Carolyne Kubwa

Police Constable James Mukhwana, a prime suspect in the murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, has been detained for 21 days pending investigations. Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki ruled that he was convinced the case is of public interest and warrants limiting the rights of the respondent. "The train of technology has taken off, and it’s not coming back. The case is already taking shape.

1 week ago | eastleighvoice.co.ke | Carolyne Kubwa

A Nairobi court has discharged Rose Njeri, a software developer and civic activist, who was facing charges of cyber harassment and computer misuse. The court ruled that the charges pressed against her were "defective".