Sam Kiplagat

Nairobi

Journalist at Daily Nation

Journalist at Nation Media Group

Journalist at Business Daily Africa

Journalist @BD_Africa @NationAfrica @NationMediaGrp

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Articles

Dusit D2 terror accomplices jailed for 30 years each over 2019 attack

1 week ago | nation.africa | Sam Kiplagat |Simon Ciuri

Two men who aided terrorists in the deadly Dusit D2 hotel attack six years ago have been sentenced to 30 years in prison each. Hussein Mohamed Abdille Ali and Mohamed Abdi Ali were handed the sentence by High Court Judge Diana Kavedza, who found them guilty of facilitating the 2019 attack, which left 21 people dead. The court concluded that the duo provided support to the attackers by sending them money and helping them to acquire identification documents.
Ipoa: This is our case against police officer in Albert Ojwang murder probe

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

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) on Friday presented Mr James Mukhwana before a Nairobi court seeking to hold the police officer for 21 days as they conduct investigations into the death of teacher Albert Ojwang. The authority informed senior principal magistrate Robinson Ondieki that Mr Mukhwana was at the cell sentry on the night when Ojwang’ was found unconscious inside the cell, at Central Police Station.
One parent cannot exclude the other in naming a child, says court as it affirms father’s role

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Sam Kiplagat

A birth certificate carries a lot of significance and not just a name. The document carries with it the identity of the person, rights and responsibilities, it is said. High Court judge Maureen Odera said in a ruling in 2017 that the right to identity is very important for a child’s social, physical (health) and psychological well-being.
Jonathan Moi succession: Fresh application for19 beneficiaries to undergo DNA test

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Sam Kiplagat

A fresh legal battle has erupted over the estate of the late President Daniel arap Moi’s son, Jonathan Kipkemboi Moi, with a demand that all 19 individuals listed as beneficiaries undergo DNA testing. Appearing before High Court Judge Eric Ogola, Jonathan’s first wife, Sylvia, and their son, Clint Kiprono, urged the court to set aside an order issued in August 2023 that recognised the 19 individuals as rightful beneficiaries of Jonathan’s estate.
Court lifts directive suspending licensing and distribution of nicotine products

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Sam Kiplagat

The High Court has lifted an order by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale suspending all existing licenses and import clearances relating to the manufacture, importation, distribution or sale of nicotine and related products. Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Thursday suspended the directive made by Mr Duale on May 31, pending the determination of the case filed by Susan Awino.
Ombi wajukuu wa Moi wapimwe DNA kabla ya urithi

3 weeks ago | taifaleo.nation.co.ke | Sam Kiplagat

Habari Ombi wajukuu wa Moi wapimwe DNA kabla ya urithi Na SAM KIPLAGAT June 5th, 2025 Kusoma ni dakika: 3 MVUTANO mpya wa kisheria umeibuka kuhusu urithi wa mali ya marehemu Jonathan Kipkemboi Moi, mwana wa aliyekuwa Rais Daniel arap Moi, huku baadhi ya wana wake wakitaka watoto wote 19 wanaodaiwa kuwa warithi wafanyiwe vipimo vya DNA ili kuthibitisha uhalali wao.
Moi family agrees to share properties

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Sam Kiplagat

Former President Daniel Moi’s heirs on Wednesday agreed to share out properties identified in his Will, including land in Nakuru and Uasin Gishu counties. Appearing before High Court Judge Hillary Chemitei, the family agreed to the distribution of the land and undisclosed amount of money in two bank accounts. Present during the confirmation of the grant were his sons former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, former Rongai MP Raymond Moi and Philip Moi, and daughter Doris Moi.
Why CBK is supporting Omtatah's petition on public debt

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Sam Kiplagat

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has supported an application by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah seeking the appointment of an expanded bench of judges to hear a petition concerning the country’s public debt. In its response, CBK stated that both the petition and the application raise substantial legal questions warranting consideration by an uneven number of judges.
CJ Koome reopens hiring of 45 judges

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Sam Kiplagat

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced the recruitment of 45 new judges for the Court of Appeal, High Court and the Environment and Land Court (ELC). In a gazette notice, Chief Justice Martha Koome, who also chairs the commission, declared 15 vacancies in the Court of Appeal, 20 in the High Court and 10 in the ELC. The recruitment process had reached an advanced stage last year but was frozen in July following protests over the Finance Bill, 2024.
KDCI’s bid to block three law firms from Imperial Bank case flops

3 weeks ago | businessdailyafrica.com | Sam Kiplagat

The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) has lost an appeal in which it had sought to block three law firms from representing directors and shareholders of collapsed lender Imperial Bank Ltd (IBL). The Court of Appeal rejected the appeal saying it was not enough to make ‘vague unsubstantiated allegations’ on such matters and the mere fact that the lender instructed an advocate or that an advocate was in its panel of advocates, was not a sufficient ground to disqualify them from the case.