Richard Munguti

Court Reporter at Daily Nation

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Articles

How suspected hitman in MP Were’s murder was arrested

2 days ago | nation.africa | Sam Kiplagat |Richard Munguti

The police have been allowed to detain for one month a suspected hitman in the execution of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, as they piece together evidence into the killing. Evidence tabled in court stated that Mr Isaac Kuria Chege alias Kush was arrested at Isebania, at the border of Kenya and Tanzania, while attempting to flee the country. The MP was shot on April 30 near City Mortuary roundabout after being trailed by his assailants from the city centre.
Rex Masai inquest: Protestor recounts his last moments during Gen-Z protests

3 days ago | nation.africa | Richard Munguti

A demonstrator who was with activist Rex Masai during last year’s Gen-Z anti-government protests has told a Nairobi court that police killed him. Mr Fredrick Otieno told Milimani law courts senior principal magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo that he did not witness goons or gangs participating in the June 25, 2024 demos opposing the 2024/2025 Financial Bill.
Police link politician Philip Aroko to meetings, threats and cash in murder plot against MP Charles Were

5 days ago | nation.africa | Richard Munguti

What you need to know: A politician-cum-businessman, Philip Nahashon Aroko, who police allege to be the key suspect in the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, will remain in police custody for seven days for interrogation over the killing of the legislator in Nairobi on April 30, 2025. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Court Principal Magistrate Irene Gichobi declined a plea by police to detain Aroko for 30 days and only allowed detectives to keep him for seven days.
Rio Olympics scandal: AK boss Tuwei defends Soi over allowances

6 days ago | nation.africa | Richard Munguti

What you need to know:Tuwei praised Soi for steering Team Kenya to a historic performance, describing it as the country’s best since independence. He said that under Soi’s leadership, the Kenyan team made history by finishing as the top African country in the medal standings.
Jailed Waititu loses second bid for freedom

1 week ago | nation.africa | Richard Munguti

Former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu suffered another major blow after the High Court rejected his second bail application pending the hearing and determination of his appeal against a 12-year jail term. Justice Lucy Njuguna said the renewed bail application lacked merit and dismissed it. However, Justice Njuguna allowed Waititu and his two fellow serving prisoners, Charles Chege and Lucas Wahinya, to challenge her ruling at the Court of Appeal.
Lawyer, missing banker and Sh1.5 billion Equity Bank heist

1 week ago | nation.africa | Richard Munguti

On July 12, last year, Mr David Machiri Kimani, a manager at Equity Bank, was presented to Milimani law courts on accusations of abetting the theft of Sh1.5 billion from the lender. Earlier on July 10, the internal control department at Equity Bank had detected a flurry of suspect transactions from the bank's salary account.
Lawyer linked to Sh1.5bn Equity Bank heist freed on bond

1 week ago | nation.africa | Richard Munguti

A city lawyer sucked into the Sh1.5 billion Equity Bank heist has been released on a Sh30 million bond, pending completion of investigations before formal charging over the fraud. While releasing Ms Esther Bitutu Kadiki after spending a night at Capitol Hill Police Station, Milimani chief magistrate Lucas Onyina said she is not a flight risk as claimed by prosecuting cousel Joyce Olajo and Irene Magolo.
Why court rejected publisher Malkiat Singh’s ex-employee’s India trip in Sh254m fraud case

1 week ago | nation.africa | Richard Munguti

Content What you need to know: Milimani Principal Magistrate Caroline Nyaguthii said Cheekati Narasimha Rao had not provided proof that the treatment he seeks is unavailable in Kenya Ms Mugo concurred with Mr Kimani that Kenya does not have an extradition treaty with India, and if the accused were allowed to leave, he might not return to face justice A court has declined to allow a former general manager charged with stealing Sh254 million from renowned author and publisher Malkiat Singh’s...
Court papers expose syndicate that saw Equity Bank lose Sh1.5bn in 90 days

1 week ago | nation.africa | Richard Munguti

Details of an elaborate scheme targeting banks — through which Equity Bank lost Sh1.5 billion in just 90 days — have been exposed in a court case that also reveals how a convoluted trail was created to conceal the illicit source of funds, and how individuals and companies were used as proxies to execute the theft. In the case, police say lawyer Esther Bitutu Kadiki fraudulently siphoned Sh1,499,465,831 from Equity Bank between May 1, 2024, and July 31, 2024.
Senior GSU officers deny killing Baby Pendo, 34 others in Kisumu eight ago

1 week ago | nation.africa | Richard Munguti |Sam Kiplagat

Four senior General Service Unit (GSU) officers have been charged with the killing of Baby Samantha Pendo and 34 others during the 2017 post-election violence. John Chengo Masha, Linah Kogey, Cyprine Robi Wankio and James Rono denied multiple counts including murder, rape, torture and crimes against humanity under the Rome Statute. The suspects appeared before High Court judge Margaret Muigai.