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High Court halts Nairobi County's Censure action against Chief Officer Lydia Mathia

20 hours ago | citizen.digital | Dzuya Walter

By Dzuya Walter Published on: June 27, 2025 05:42 (EAT) The High Court hasissued conservatory orders temporarily halting Nairobi County Assembly fromenforcing a censure motion passed against Chief Officer for Housing and UrbanRenewal, Lydia Mathia, pending the hearing and determination of a constitutionalpetition filed in court.
Lawyer Shadrack Wambui seeks court protection from alleged plot to arrest him over Rongai protests

21 hours ago | citizen.digital | Dzuya Walter

By Dzuya Walter Published on: June 27, 2025 04:14 (EAT) Lawyer and civic activist Shadrack Wambuihas moved to the High Court in Nairobi, seeking anticipatory bail to forestallwhat he terms an imminent and politically motivated arrest. Through his lawyer, Wambui has filed an urgent application at the Kibera Law Courts claiming statesecurity agencies, acting on political orders, are planning to apprehend him inconnection with a peaceful protest held in Ongata Rongai on June 25.
Court releases on bond two suspects accused of 'mobilizing' June 25 protests

21 hours ago | citizen.digital | Dzuya Walter

By Dzuya Walter Published on: June 27, 2025 04:11 (EAT) Two suspects who were arrested in connection with the Wednesday, June 25th protests have been released on a personal bond of Ksh.50,000 each. This is after the Milimani Law Courts declined a request by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to hold them for further probe.
Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba granted anticipatory bail

22 hours ago | citizen.digital | Dzuya Walter

By Dzuya Walter Published on: June 27, 2025 03:40 (EAT) Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba Quto has been granted anticipatory bail by the High Court, shielding him from arrest pending any potential charges that may be brought against him. The court ordered that Quto deposit a cash bail of Ksh.100,000 by close of business today.
Governor Mbarire accuses Gachagua of sponsoring goons during Gen Z protests in Embu

1 day ago | citizen.digital | Anthony Ndwiga

By Anthony Ndwiga Published on: June 27, 2025 07:55 (EAT) Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has launched a scathing attack against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of allegedly sponsoring violent groups to infiltrate recent youth-led protests and cause widespread destruction in Embu town and Kiritiri.
Two suspects arraigned for allegedly circulating June 25th protests timetable

1 day ago | citizen.digital | Dzuya Walter

By Dzuya Walter Published on: June 26, 2025 08:48 (EAT) Two men were Thursday arraigned at the MilimaniLaw Courts over allegations of publishing false and inciteful informationlinked to this week’s deadly anti-government protests, as the Directorate ofCriminal Investigations (DCI) seeks to detain them for 10 more days to concludeinvestigations.
Four media houses move to court over protest coverage ban

2 days ago | citizen.digital | Dzuya Walter

By Dzuya Walter Published on: June 26, 2025 01:44 (EAT) Four leading media organizations have filed a constitutional petition against the government over its controversial move to suspend live television coverage of the June 25 anti-government protests, calling it a blatant violation of media freedom and the public's right to information.
Businessman Philip Aroko freed, turns state witness in Kasipul MP murder case

2 days ago | citizen.digital | Dzuya Walter

By Dzuya Walter Published on: June 26, 2025 11:38 (EAT) Businessman and political figure Philip Nahashon Aroko has been released from custody and will now serve as a state witness in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were. Aroko, who was previously arrested and treated as a suspect in the high-profile case, was freed after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reviewed the evidence and opted to enlist him as a key witness.
Win for media: Court suspends ban on live protest coverage, orders restoration of switched-off signals

2 days ago | citizen.digital | Dzuya Walter

By Dzuya Walter Published on: June 25, 2025 07:28 (EAT) The High Court sitting in Milimani has issued a conservatory order suspending a directive from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) that sought to bar television and radio stations from broadcasting live footage of the ongoing anti-government demonstrations.
Katiba Institute sues police IG over illegal restrictions on protests

2 days ago | citizen.digital | Dzuya Walter

By Dzuya Walter Published on: June 25, 2025 06:32 (EAT) Katiba Institute has filed a constitutional petition challenging what it terms the illegal suspension of the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of movement by the Inspector General of Police.